Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 528

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

Electric vehicle sales increase by 60% in Europe
(Reuters) 

John Lewis to recruit for 1,700 permanent and 8,400 seasonal roles
(Reuters) 

Müller to test powering HGV fleet with solar panels and kinetic energy
(The Grocer - you may require a subscription to view this article)

Lego market share grows while toy market declines
(Reuters) 

Lidl partners with Schwarzenegger for DIY product range
(The Retail Bulletin)

Personalised fashion brand Stitch Fix exits UK market
(The Retail Bulletin)

H&M to reopen stores in Ukraine
(Reuters)

Perfume Shop claims its price freeze saved customers £870,000 this year
(Retail Week) 

Pret launches subscription service in US and France after UK success
(Reuters)

Popchips launches non-HFSS popcorn varieties
(The Grocer - you may require a subscription to view this article)

Diageo unveils alcohol-free Captain Morgan
(The Grocer - you may require a subscription to view this article)