Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 526

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

Wine retailer, Majestic, to offer home delivery after entering partnership with Uber Eats
(Retail Times)

Jaguar Land Rover announces the creation of 300 new jobs in the West Midlands
(BBC News) 

Luxury goods group Tapestry to buy Capri Holdings, owner of Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo
(BBC News) 

M&S on track to return to FTSE 100
(Retail Gazette) 

John Lewis considers Buy Now Pay Later scheme
(Retail Gazette) 

Music Magpie installs additional SMARTDrop Kiosks for customers to sell second hand mobile phones
(The Retail Bulletin) 

Dunhelm collaborates with Airtasker to offer furniture building and installation
(Retail Week) 

Ryman announces loyalty scheme
(Retail Week) 

Superdrug pledges to donate 5,000 hygiene products as part of ‘Back to School Give Back’ campaign launch
(Retail Times) 

Sainsbury's introduces cardboard hangers for TU baby clothing range
(Grocery Gazette)

Asda introduces Food Hub serving on-the-go refreshments
(The Retail Bulletin)