AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety & Recalls: Taylor Farms is removing iceberg lettuce tied to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, as consumers in places like Chicago and North Carolina rethink orders and avoid lettuce while health officials track the source. Regulatory Crackdowns: South Africa’s SAHPRA is warning shoppers about fake medicines flooding the market, while multiple retailers (including Lidl and Amazon) issued recalls ranging from grills to clothing and cookware. Retail & Customer Services: Tesco is rolling out 50,000 free blood-pressure checks with the British Heart Foundation, and Nationwide confirmed a new customer rule. Consumer Spending Mood: US consumer sentiment jumped to a July high since February on a brief oil dip, but analysts warn the improvement may fade if gas prices rebound. Banking & Pricing: Malawi’s regulator ordered TNM and Airtel Malawi to compensate customers after tariff hikes without required notice, and UK lenders including Nationwide and Barclays raised mortgage rates. Tech in Shopping: PointAI and Gokaldas Exports debuted an AI virtual try-on standee at Bharat Tex 2026, with a consumer app “My Wardrobe” planned for August. Utilities & Bills: Public Service Commissions fined utilities for poor customer service, while Anglian Water credited customers for cutting demand during a hosepipe ban.
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