Issue 618

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

Fortnum & Mason planning stores beyond London
(Retail Gazette)

F1’s Lando Norris, Monster reveal zero-sugar energy drink
(Coca-Cola)
 
Mattel and OpenAI plan first AI product
(CBS News)
 
Co-op unveils "thank you" campaign following cyber attack
(The Retail Bulletin)
 
Selfridges establishes members club at Oxford Street flagship
(Retail Gazette)

Boots extends midnight delivery service to selected stores
(The Retail Bulletin)

Poundland announces restructuring plan
(Retail Gazette)
 
Oxford Street to become pedestrianised
(The Guardian)
 
Sainsbury's to launch AI-powered retail media platform
(Sainsbury's)
 
Asda expands electric home delivery fleet
(The Energyst)