Issue 620

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

Asda pushes George to surpass Primark in UK clothing market
(Fashion Network)

Foot Locker opens largest UK store in Birmingham
(The Industry)
 
Sainsbury’s unveils ‘Occasions’ plus specialist butcher and fish service
(The Retail Bulletin)
 
Haircare brand Color Wow to be acquired by L'Oreal
(Reuters)
 
Lidl cuts remote work days
(Grocery Gazette)

JD Sports, M&S, Sainsbury’s pressed by shareholders over low pay
(The Standard)

WHSmith cuts £12 million from sale price to finalise deal
(The Guardian)
 
John Lewis expands offsite ad network
(Retail Systems)
 
Food prices rise amid hot weather and increased costs
(The Guardian)
 
Retailers expect £100 million boost from Lioness' Euros game
(Retail Gazette)