Consumer and Retail in the News – Issue 268

TW Viewpoint:

Those using self-employed individuals where there may be some question over their true employment status, including those operating in the gig economy, should be aware of the long-awaited decision on Pimlico Plumbers and consider the implications for their business – see here for our analysis of decision and the potential impact for businesses.

This week’s top stories in the Consumer and Retail sector:

Asos goes vegan on certain clothing lines
(The Guardian)

3 sustainable start-up solutions for the fashion industry
(Fashion United)

AI to predict customer demand during World Cup
(Retail Times)

The tech trends shaking up consumer markets
(Forbes)

Heineken investing £44m in the UK
(The Independent)

Graphic warning labels 'most effective' in reducing consumers' tendencies to buy sugar-sweetened beverages
(Food Navigator)

John Lewis trials buy-back scheme for unwanted clothing
(The Independent)

Ocado on the path to become the 'Microsoft of Retail'
(City AM)

Crossing the Finish Line: JD sports concludes $558m acquisition
(Retail Gazette)

The future of coffee: premium experiences and fewer capsules
(Beverage Daily)