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Fast-moving change in a fast-moving world
Whether it is passengers or freight, changes are coming from all directions in the world of transportation and logistics. Digitalisation, new players, new business models, the hydrogen economy, technological innovation and rapid advances in automation are among the developments shaping company strategies and revolutionising customer expectations. The COVID-19 pandemic has also put a sharp focus on how global risks, including climate change, can impact the sector.
We help transportation and logistics organisations understand current and future trends, mapping the implications for strategic and operational decisions so they can take the right action to transform today and thrive tomorrow. We are on hand with solutions and knowledge to give you a leading edge in an industry shaped by high competition and a drive for efficiency.
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PwC Consumer Sentiment - Autumn 2025 Find out how consumers are feeling across the UK. Explore the findings.
Following three consecutive quarters of decline, consumer sentiment has risen this quarter and is now better than the long-run average. While this is encouraging for operators in the retail and leisure sectors, improvements haven’t been seen across all demographics. Only one age group is feeling more optimistic than this time last year, as all other demographics face growing concerns around either inflation or job security. We consider why this gap is widening and what this might mean for the sector in the coming months.
PwC Corporate Finance advises The Alternative Parcels Company (“The APC”) on the majority investment by WS Holdco Limited, DBAY Advisors Limited and investors creating a platform for further growth
Another quarter of falling consumer sentiment suggests things could be challenging for retail and leisure operators in the near term. Following on from the vibecession we saw late last year, people are now starting to cut back on spending and all indicators are down compared with the previous quarter. Yet, despite the perceived gloom, things are actually around the long-run average. However, with concerns over the state of the UK economy, the job market and household finances, we look at what this might mean for retail and leisure operators in the next few months.
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PwC’s Corporate Finance teams in Industrials and Services and Scotland are pleased to announce the completed sale of John Mitchell Group Limited to Gregory Distribution (Holdings) Limited.
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