Consumer and Retail in the News – Issue 313

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

TW Viewpoint:

Whilst online sales slowed last month, retailers are adapting to the changing retail landscape. Urban Outfitters has announced a new rental programme allowing shoppers to rent six items of clothing for a monthly subscription. This move taps into growing concerns about fast fashion and sustainability, as well as building loyalty with the company's existing customer base. With more tech platforms disrupting the retail industry, this is one of many exciting new ways in which consumers can interact with the retail market.

Clothing rental service announced by high street retailer Urban Outfitters
(Forbes)

‘Don’t drink fruit juice’, consumers told
(Food Navigator)

Interest abounds for Majestic Wine's retail business sale
(Reuters)

Alibaba and L’Oréal team up to offer AI-based app for acne sufferers
(ComputerWeekly.com)

New controls to be introduced by UK government on single-use plastic items
(BBC)

Slow-moving growth reported for April online retail sales
(Retail Gazette)

Demand for food delivery service pushes Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain into administration
(Retail Times)

Leading delivery company Whistl reveal that free delivery is not contributing to higher parcel return volume
(Retail Times)

Consumer bodies in the EU crack down on Alibaba's platform for unfair consumer practices
(Reuters)

Waitrose reveals new online partner TDP and plans for ambitious expansion
(Retail Gazette)

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