Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 595

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

Waterstones to launch twelve new stores in 2025
(Retail Gazette)

Aldi celebrates record-breaking Christmas sales
(Grocery Gazette)

Zara launches significantly larger store at Liverpool ONE
(Fashion United)

Morrisons rolls out online pharmacy service
(The Retail Bulletin)

Amazon Fresh launches £1 meal deals
(Retail Gazette)

Co-op to open 75 new stores in 2025
(Retail Insight Network)

Ocado expands health product range in partnership with Holland & Barrett
(The Retail Bulletin)

Emma Watson's gin brand Renais raises £4.95 million
(Food Manufacture)

Puig extends investment in Charlotte Tilbury
(Vogue Business)

B&Q to acquire five Homebase stores in the UK
(The Retail Bulletin)