Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 455

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

Shopify announces new service helping content creators bring products to market
(Charged Retail)

ACS offers age-restricted product guidance to delivery drivers
(Retail Times)

Asda set to bid £7 billion in Boots takeover
(Retail Gazette)

Spotify plans to add blockchain technology and NFTs to boost artist earnings
(Charged Retail)

Curry's launches "Long Live Your Tech" to combat e-waste problem
(Charged Retail)

Gravy mayonnaise among trio of new Hellmann's sauces 
(The Grocer)

Barista-style plant-based milks whipping up excitement in at-home coffee
(Food Navigator)

Start-up develops "meaty" products from pumpkin and sunflower seeds: "We bring a new experience to the plate"
(Food Navigator)

Blockchain powered supermarket launched by Zipmex
(Charged Retail)

Just Eat and McDonalds team up
(Charged Retail)