Joel smith

PwC Partner - Transaction services. Father of 3. Rugby, cricket and sports fan. Foodie and winey. Views are my own

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

2022 will be a challenging year for retailers with declining consumer sentiment, inflation and interest rate rises. But there are also opportunities. Join @LisaJ_Hooker, @cskelton and @kientan74 to discuss the retail outlook on @PwC_UK - 9th Feb 10am https://t.co/XRhlH1EpPH

[Lisa Hooker @LisaJ_Hooker]

Who were the retail winners and losers in 21 and at Christmas and what is the outlook? Do listen to my colleagues and I unpick the trends and give our views at @PwC_UK's 2022 #RetailBriefing. Click to watch the event on demand: https://t.co/D2S3mF9N3Y https://t.co/NkfIyQrTrp

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

Net closures in #retail and #leisure are lower than last year, despite new restrictions being enforced in early 2021. Explore @PwC_UK's latest #StoreOpenings and Closures insights to find out more: https://t.co/ElWPFn4cxd #IndustryInFocus

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

Delighted to have supported Valeo Food’s acquisition of New World Foods Europe Including the Kings, Cruga and Wild West Biltong brands. Exciting times ahead for both businesses. https://t.co/0lsBulmuRL?

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

Our #PwCOutlook reveals the impact of digital on our media consumption after a year of lockdowns. What could be the wider impact of this consumer trend? Read more here: https://t.co/NvolRXQahN #IndustryInFocus

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

Delighted to have supported Jay, Ed and the team in another successful direct-to-consumer deal

[TheBusinessDesk YK @BusinessDesk_YK]

JD Sports acquires stake in Yorkshire-headquartered Gym King https://t.co/8raxWq2bSZ

[TheBusinessDesk YK @BusinessDesk_YK]

JD Sports acquires stake in Yorkshire-headquartered Gym King https://t.co/8raxWq2bSZ

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

Consumers are expecting to spend more on groceries, hospitality and leisure, and home improvements. What do these spending priorities mean for #retail? Find out in @PwC_UK's latest #ConsumerSentiment survey: https://t.co/xrLAWaH5CJ #IndustryInFocus

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

PwC North Transaction Services team sees £4.6bn value of completed deals in H1 2021 and as part of a wider North and Midlands TS team, comprising 150 people, the combined value of transactions across these regions amounted to £6.6bn https://t.co/A7bW7BNPcq #deals

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

@PwC_UK_Careers are growing their UK Transaction Services team with opportunities in the North, Midlands, and Scotland. If you want to help organisations realise the potential of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and capital markets visit: https://t.co/1nhSC058H5

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

@PwC_UK's latest survey shows that all UK regions have seen a positive increase in #ConsumerSentiment. What were the results in your region? Take a look at the findings for more: https://t.co/OFjsfmbAJM #retail

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

@PwC_UK's latest survey shows that all UK regions have seen a positive increase in #ConsumerSentiment. What were the results in your region? Take a look at the findings for more: https://t.co/OFjsfmbAJM #retail

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

Consumer trends accelerated by the pandemic have impacted #StoreOpenings in the #retail, hospitality and #leisure sectors. What will the landscape look like in the coming months? Find out more in @PwC_UK's latest insight: https://t.co/LwSr7yGTlW

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has positioned the Budget for an investment-led recovery. Join our webcast tomorrow where we assess the headline announcements and what they mean for businesses. https://t.co/lxM7HyaKS2 #Budget2021

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

How could mergers and acquisitions impact the #retail sector in the year ahead? See the implications in @PwC_UK 's latest #RetailOutlook article: https://t.co/vmaCJ18gfr #GoldenQuarter #ValueCreation #PwCDeals

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

Healthier living. Ethical consumerism. Stricter budgeting. Consumers are thinking differently when making food choices. Can changes in consumers dietary goals help to drive growth in #retail & #consumergoods? Download our @Strategyand report https://t.co/JFH1PqafrW #IndustryFocus

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

Our @PwC_UK #RetailOutlook Hub is live. The hub holds key learnings for 2020 and guidance for retail and consumer goods businesses on where to focus for success in 2021 https://t.co/lyfsfrC27D #GoldenQuarter

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

Why not join PwC’s Financial Due Diligence team? @PwC_UK_Careers have a number of Manager and Senior Associate positions available across the UK. Find out more: https://t.co/tJuiLcxJb6 #Deals

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

PwC's North & Midlands Transaction Services Deals Team completes 74 deals to the value of £8bn during 2020. https://t.co/8qheLNgixE #deals #makingadifference #transactionservices

[Joel smith @joelsmith80]

What happened in retail over the 2020 festive period and what does this mean for 2021? Register to attend @PwC_UK's #GoldenQuarter Retail & Consumer Briefing on 21 January to find out more: https://t.co/M016fS4nNu