Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 401

COVID-19 has presented a range of challenges for the retail sector. Our dedicated webpage sets out some of the areas of impact which have given rise to legal issues and how businesses can navigate these. Read more here.

Here are this week's top stories in the consumer and retail sector:

Oatly plans US stock exchange listing
(BBC)

UK retail footfall on the rise
(Retail Gazette)

New Asda owners ponder what next for fashion label George
(Retail Gazette)

Supreme Court hands out landmark decision in Uber drivers case
(BBC)

John Lewis considering store closures among COVID-19 measures
(The Guardian)

Wendy's set to launch in the UK
(The Independent)

Marks & Spencer launches new "Biscake" treat
(The Independent)

Morrisons pork product price reductions aim to support farmers after Brexit
(Retail Gazette)

Facebook "Shops" product arrives in fresh challenge to Amazon
(Charged Retail)

Estée Lauder acquires controlling stake in Deciem for USD 1 billion
(Retail Dive)

Nestlé to acquire SimplyCook
(Food Manufacture)

TikTok and Shopify launch new partnership
(Retail Times)