Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 580

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

Asos to impose fees on frequent returners
(The Guardian)

'Lunchbox' essentials increase grocery spending
(The Guardian)

Topshop set to return to the high street
(Independent)

Aldi to invest £800 million in Britain
(The Retail Bulletin)

M&S introduce AI personal shopper
(The Guardian)

Superdry and Next launch first kidswear collection
(Retail Gazette)

Lidl launches Fashion week pop-up - 'Patisserie Lidl'
(Grocery Gazette)

Roblox and Shopify collaborate to sell physical items within video game
(Retail Gazette)

French Connection and Very join forces for store openings
(Retail Gazette)

Sainsbury's partner with SAP to transform commercial systems
(Fashion United)