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    14 February 2025

    Consumer and retail in the news

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    Issue 600

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

    Pernod Ricard explores selling Mumm champagne
    (Reuters)

    Potential buyer of WH Smith likely to close half of stores
    (The Guardian)

    Lidl to launch nine new stores in February
    (Retail Gazette)

    M&S faces £40 million recycling tax bill amidst costs rise
    (Retail Gazette)

    Sharpie maker to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers amidst Trump tariffs
    (Reuters)

    Gopuff trials day-time order pick-ups in Morrisons stores
    (Grocery Gazette)

    Wilsons Pet Food receives £1 million in funding
    (Insider)

    Pret keeps coffee subscription at £5
    (Restaurant)

    Duty on wine and spirits to increase, while tax on a pint set to decrease
    (BBC News)

    Boots expands blister pack recycling scheme across the UK
    (Retail Gazette)

    Sectors Consumer & retailTechnology, media & communications
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