Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 579

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

Aldi discusses planning reform policy with government
(Completely Retail)

Currys focuses on sustainable growth
(The Guardian)

Primark introduces 'Swap Shop' pop-up
(Retail Gazette)

Retail sales increase over summer
(Retail Week)

Online platforms the preferred method for fine jewellery shopping
(Business Matters)

New data partnership to help Holland & Barrett drive sustainability goals
(Retail Week)

Mountain Warehouse Acquires US retailer
(Retail Gazette)

M&S Launches Trial of Grab-and-Go Coffee Shops
(Retail Week)

HMV revenue increases in wake of Oasis reunion
(Retail Gazette)

Sainsbury's to aquire 10 Homebase stores
(Grocery Gazette)