Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 391

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:

Aldi and Sainsbury's join Tesco, ASDA and other rivals in repaying business rates relief

(The Standard)

Balenciaga to unveil new collection through a video game

(Charged Retail)

Waitrose and Deliveroo's partnership expands while launching their "Donate a Plate" initiative

(Charged Retail)

What does "100% natural" mean? EU urged to impose definition for food products

(Food Navigator)

Coca-Cola HBC replaces plastic wrap with paperboard tech

(Beverage Daily)

New Zealand wine exports reach record $2bn

(Beverage Daily)

Shoppers rush to the high street and queues form as England exits lockdown

(The Guardian)

Marks & Spencer will open until midnight in run-up to Christmas

(The Standard)

Tesco store in Watford marks milestone for shoppers with disabilities

(Retail Times)

Aldi's £5 "Christmas on a Plate" launches via Deliveroo

(Woman and Home)

Bonmarche in administration for a second time in a year

(Sky News)

Walmart Plus scraps free shipping minimum for its online orders

(The Verge)

The Vet Connection acquired by Pets at Home

(The Retail Bulletin)