25 June 2021
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Here are this week's top stories in the consumer and retail sector:
Harrods plans to open three standalone beauty stores
(Retail Gazette)
M&S launches tie up with Go Instore to offer video-based customer service
(Charged Retail)
Selfridges launches in-store garden centres
(The Guardian)
Clearpay hits 2 million UK customers and unveils brand campaign
(Charged Retail)
Food home delivery companies need up to 8,000 daily services to be profitable, finds study
(Food Navigator)
Krispy Kreme eyes up $4 billion IPO
(City AM)
Morrisons rejects £5.5 billion private equity offer and may spark bidding war
(The Guardian)
HGV driver shortage leads to 48 tonnes of food waste each week, according to Tesco
(Retail Gazette)
UK consumers start dining out and retail sales dip
(Reuters)
John Lewis faces backlash over planned increase to brand commission fees
(City AM)
Halfords benefits from UK's staycation plans
(Independent)
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