Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 438

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Here are this week's top stories in the consumer and retail sector:

ASOS opens £90 million warehouse in Lichfield
(Retail Gazette)

Simply Roasted, the non-HSFF crisp range created using a patented roasting process, to launch into Brakes and Virgin Airlines Clubhouse
(Retail Times)

Unilever launches two-model refill trial at Co-op store
(The Grocer)

UK government backs cellular meat innovator: 'Developing cultured meat is one of the most significant advances we can make'
(Food Navigator)

HelloFresh labels products to aid customers making sustainable choices
(Food Navigator)

Barbour partners with Paddington in Christmas campaign
(Retail Gazette)

Delivery start up Gopuff launches in UK
(Charged Retail)

H&M launches virtual fashion via Animal Crossing
(Charged Retail)

Consumers give early Christmas hit to retail businesses
(The Guardian)

Primark to expand by over 100 stores
(The Guardian)