AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChina Retail: Nike is closing smaller general-purpose stores and shifting to sport-specific formats as it tries to revive sales, which fell 26% in China in its latest quarter. Tapestry, meanwhile, plans to draw younger shoppers with new designs, retail expansion and locally tailored innovation. Holiday Shopping: Singles’ Day data points to strong event-driven demand: online spending with Asia-Pacific merchants rose 16% in 2025, led by a 70% jump at department stores. Retail Results: Pet Valu reported third-quarter revenue up 3.5% and same-store sales growth of 1.5%, and now expects 2.5%–3.5% revenue growth for 2026. Everyday Savings: Shoprite and Checkers shoppers can earn up to 50 cents per litre in grocery rewards when buying qualifying fuel at participating Astron Energy stations. Food Safety: The USDA warned consumers not to eat three Betterballen frozen meat products because labels omit sesame; the beef variety also contains undeclared anchovy.
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