Consumer and Retail in the news - issue 375

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

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

Asda trials new trolley washing machine
(Sky News)

Sainsbury's to launch virtual queuing system
(Charged Retail)

The Coca-Cola Company unveils new "hard seltzer" drink
(Beverage Daily)

Danone reports falling sales of single-serve bottled water
(Beverage Daily)

Argos will stop publishing its iconic catalogue in January 2021
(BBC)

M&S expands Mobile Pay Go app network
(Retail Tech Innovation Hub)

Dixons Carphone set to cut 800 jobs
(BBC)

M&Co announces 47 store closures and 380 job cuts
(Retail Gazette)

Mondelēz still committed to reducing pack sizes after latest ‘shrinkflation’ row
(Confectionery News)

Amazon to launch 30 Amazon Go stores across the UK
(Independent)

Hobbycraft sees 200% rise in online sales since pandemic began
(Guardian)