AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRetail Prices: Telangana capped retail prices for popular fine-rice varieties at ₹66–79 per kg after prices topped ₹80 in Hyderabad; officials say they will monitor compliance. Brand Deal: Empresas Polar bought San Antonio snack-maker Ricos Products, ending the Liberto family’s control since 1909. The company will keep its local operations and management as the new owner seeks to expand its reach. Shopper Trends: Sprouts’ third-quarter transactions fell 3.3%, and a Bank of America analyst says weaker visits have spread from casual shoppers to core customers. Product Demand: Sandisk said higher prices contributed to a 29% sequential drop in consumer revenue, to $397 million, as shoppers pulled back on memory cards and flash drives. Consumer Protection: Nigerian regulators warned celebrities and influencers they may be held liable for promoting fraudulent products. California officials say enforcement has removed 7,403 intoxicating hemp products from store shelves. Food Marketing: A judge allowed consumer deception claims over McDonald’s McRib name and marketing to proceed; the ruling does not establish that customers were misled.
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