Consumer and Retail in the News – Issue 270

TW Viewpoint

The retail industry is at the centre of the cultural movement to think more ethically about packaging. Impressive statistics have been released on changes in consumer behaviour arising from modest economic and other incentives, such as charges for plastic shopping bags and coffee cups, but it is interesting to see authorities legislating so broadly to address the issue.

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This week's top stories in the Consumer and Retail sector:

Job losses hit retail hard
(Independent)

Tesco and Carrefour say 'strategic alliance' will cut prices
(BBC)

Shopping without checkouts for Tesco
(BBC)

Love Island boosts Superdrug profits
(Retail Gazette)

Nine West bought by authentic brands group
(Fashion United)

Harvey Nichols introduce restoration service
(Fashion United)

Sainsbury's predicted to post dip in quarterly sales but merger with Asda still the priority
(Retail Gazette)

Shoppers preparing for meat shortage due to ongoing CO2 shortages UK-wide
(The Guardian)

British Retail Consortium urges the government to freeze business rates
(Independent)

Marks & Spencer tying up with Microsoft in an AI-focused tech deal
(The Telegraph)

Alibaba and Guess to offer smart mirror technology
(Engadget)