Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 546

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

Aldi is the latest retailer to introduce payment option at checkout-free store
(Retail Gazette) 

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group eyes offer for Meadowhall shopping centre
(Retail Gazette)

Battersea Power Station marks 30% year-on-year increase in December visitors
(Retail Times) 

Pepsi announces rebranding to appeal to ‘digital generation’
(Food Navigator) 

Victoria’s Secret utilises AI to assist online shoppers
(Retail Dive) 

Corona Cero named beer sponsor of the 2024 Olympic Games
(Talking Retail) 

B&Q's winter product sales skyrocket amid UK cold flurry
(Retail Gazette) 

Gymshark announces second permanent store opening
(Retail Times) 

Resale platform The Edit Ldn acquired by BrandAlley
(Drapers) 

Pret A Manger expands product offering with first ever kids' menu
(Grocery Gazette)