Consumer and Retail in the News – Issue 294

This week's top stories in the Consumer and Retail sector.

Please note we will be taking a break over the festive period and will be back in the New Year. Wishing you a festive holiday season and a very happy new year!

Forbes predicts retail trends for 2019
(Forbes)

EU progresses strategy to ban single-use plastic products
(Food Navigator)

Can delivery companies cope with the rise of online shopping?
(BBC News)

How social media platforms are impacting consumer spending(Forbes)

Three consumer trends that will affect small businesses in 2019
(Retail Times)

Research reveals this year's average Christmas spend on gifts
(Retail Times)

John Lewis' sales rebound
(The Guardian)

Ecommerce is not solely to blame for the declining High Street
(Retail Gazette)

Sainsbury's and Asda treated unfairly by CMA
(Retail Gazette)

Confectionary continues to perform despite concerns about obesity and sugar consumption
(Convenience Store)