Consumer & Retail in the News - Issue 360

The spread of COVID-19 is presenting a range of challenges for the retail sector. Our dedicated webpage sets out some of the areas of impact which can give rise to legal issues and how businesses can navigate these. Read more here.

Supply chains continue to feel the impact of COVID-19 with many key manufacturing hubs being hit the hardest. Those companies heavily reliant on China for products, raw materials or component parts are experiencing unprecedented disruption. The issue is not limited to China and supply chains across the world are vulnerable, experiencing similar issues all at the same time. Read more here.

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

Social engagement with alcohol brands up by a massive 327% following coronarivus donations
(Beverage Daily)

UK baking goods and alcohol sales rise while makeup and plants fall
(The Guardian)

New supermarket app shows you the length of queues and stock levels at your local supermarket
(Charged Retail)

Amazon launches super-fast fresh grocery delivery service in the UK
(Retail Week)

Consumers willing to pay nearly 40% more for cultured meat over regular meat: study
(Food Navigator)

Subway announces merger of Europe and Middle East regions to form new EMEA region
(Retail Times)

Trade associations call for the continuation of critical trade during COVID-19 pandemic
(FMC Magazine)

Evian goes carbon neutral
(Beverage Daily)

Coronavirus puts future of UK shopping centres in doubt as retailers stop paying rent
(Independent)

Premier Foods (maker of Mr Kipling cakes and Bisto gravy) enjoys sales growth during lockdown
(Telegraph)