Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 485

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

Tesco increases the price of their meal deal to £3.40
(BBC News)

Superdrug Christmas gift sales up 219%
(Retail Gazette)

Ford set to discontinue popular Fiesta model
(BBC News)

BrewDog launches vodka made from waste beer
(FoodBev Media)

Frito-Lay to launch World Cup-inspired flavours
(FoodBev Media)

Authentic Brands completes £211 million acquisition of Ted Baker
(Retail Gazette)

Nestlé’s Outshine releases new Smoothie Cubes
(FoodBev Media)

Geek Retreat celebrates record sales
(Insider)

Clothing retailer Zara set to launch resell, repair or donate service next month, allowing UK customers to sell unwanted clothes
(Charged Retail)

Frasers Group increases investment in Hugo Boss
(Retail Gazette)

TikTok Shop UK is set to launch pet category products on its platform, giving users the chance to buy pet care items through its retail partners
(Charged Retail)