Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 532

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

Cash remains crucial for independent UK retailers
(Talking Retail) 

M&S adds Sweaty Betty and Adidas to its branded sports offering
(Retail Gazette) 

Network Rail adds pre-loved retailer Good London to two major stations
(Retail Times) 

Waitrose uses AI to create new food products
(The Guardian) 

John Lewis opens in-store Christmas shops amid early demand
(Retail Gazette) 

Card Factory posts significant increase in pre-tax profits after in-store investment
(Retail Gazette) 

Kingfisher partners with TCS OmniStore to bring AI-powered platform to its B&Q stores
(Retail Times) 

eBay brings in authentication checks for jewellery above £500
(Retail Gazette) 

UK consumer confidence reaches highest point in 20 months
(Retail Gazette) 

Yodel teams up with what3words
(Retail Times)