Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 515

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

Asda's acquisition of EG Group to create a "new value-led consumer champion"
(Retail Week) 

B&M predicts growth this year despite profits drop
(Retail Gazette)

Competition regulator reviewing supermarket profits amongst high inflation
(Reuters) 

Asda chairman warns governmental imposed food price caps could have "unintended consequences"
(MSN) 

Superdry in talks with Shopify to outsource online operations
(Retail Gazette) 

WH Smith expects profit growth from travel demand
(The Times - you may require a subscription to view this article)

Card Factory launches click and collect service following successful trial
(Retail Times) 

Mango to expand in UK with 13 new stores in 2023
(The Retail Bulletin)

Mars bar pilots recyclable paper wrapper
(BBC News) 

Wine retailer Majestic relaunches 'Lock It In' price subscription offer
(Retail Week)