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    26 July 2024

    Consumer and retail in the news

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    Issue 573

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

    HMV sees an uptick in DVD and Blu-ray sales 
    (BBC News)

    Pret A Manger axes free drinks for half-price loyalty scheme 
    (BBC News)

    Instant refunds platform Reshop touts Alo Yoga and Steve Madden as partners 
    (Fashion United)

    Holland & Barrett opens wellness-oriented café concession 
    (Retail Gazette)

    King's Speech outlines plans to tackle retail crime 
    (Retail Gazette)

    Tapi snags rival brand Carpetright 
    (Retail Gazette)

    Virtual reality: Retail's game-changer has lessons for all sectors 
    (Retail Times)

    The Body Shop could be revived from administration this summer 
    (The Industry)

    Number of people paying in cash hit four-year high last year 
    (BBC News)

    Co-op doubles down on single-serve beer, wine and spirits cans 
    (The Retail Bulletin)

    Sectors Consumer & retailTechnology, media & communications
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