Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 584

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

Calveton and Breal Capital rescue TGI Fridays
(The Guardian)

Tesco subsidiary replaces own label products with Tesco brand range
(Grocery Gazette)

Frasers Group acquires three shopping centres
(Retail Gazette)

PIF purchases 40% share in Selfridges
(City AM)

Trio of investment banks appointed to review Very Group ownership
(Sky News)

Greencore's profit forecasts rise after strong fourth quarter 2024 sales
(Grocery Gazette)

B&Q offers new range of refurbished tools
(The Retail Bulletin)

Currys appoints Ohme as partner for Smart EV charger
(Renewable Energy Magazine)

Ocado unveils female-owned 'Buy Women Built' section
(Retail Gazette)

Drones and AI used by M&S to reduce carbon emissions
(Forbes)