Consumer and Retail in the news - issue 380

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.

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

Hut Group shares up by a quarter on first trading day
(Guardian)

EIP Digital launches PeasyPay biometric payments solution in European stores
(Retail Times)

Vodafone and Disney team up on kids’ smart watch
(Retail Times)

Old El Paso markets 'mess-free' Tortilla Pockets
(Retail Times)

Thomas Cook relaunches as online travel company
(Business Live)

Businesses sign up to UK's first electric forecourts
(Charged Retail)

M&S partnership could boost Ocado sales above £2bn
(This Is Money)

UK Space Agency boosts orbital awareness initiatives
(BBC)

First-of-its-kind online marketplace helps UK bakers monetise unused facilities
(Food Navigator)

Müller looks to boost FRijj sales
(Beverage Daily)