Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 599

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

Kantar reports a deceleration in UK grocery inflation
(Reuters)

Pret opens first African store
(The Retail Bulletin)

M&S targets families with value food range and lower kidswear prices
(Fashion Network)

B&Q enhances on-demand delivery range with Deliveroo
(Retail Technology Innovation Hub)

Mango plans 20 new UK stores in 2025
(Fashion United)

Asda introduces automated sample vending machine
(Retail Gazette)

Alo Yoga partners with Roblox
(Retail Gazette)

Fragrance brand Diptyque opens new London store
(Cosmetics Business)

Morrisons sees sales surge due to loyalty scheme
(City AM)

Fashion brand Stella McCartney partners with Sony
(Fashion Network)