14 février 2025
Here are this week’s top stories in the consumer and retail sector:
Pernod Ricard explores selling Mumm champagne (Reuters)
Potential buyer of WH Smith likely to close half of stores (The Guardian)
Lidl to launch nine new stores in February (Retail Gazette)
M&S faces £40 million recycling tax bill amidst costs rise (Retail Gazette)
Sharpie maker to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers amidst Trump tariffs (Reuters)
Gopuff trials day-time order pick-ups in Morrisons stores (Grocery Gazette)
Wilsons Pet Food receives £1 million in funding (Insider)
Pret keeps coffee subscription at £5 (Restaurant)
Duty on wine and spirits to increase, while tax on a pint set to decrease (BBC News)
Boots expands blister pack recycling scheme across the UK (Retail Gazette)
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