AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAffordability Pressure: California’s proposed tax changes drew backlash from business groups, warning a sales tax on digital prewritten software and limits on corporate credits could raise consumer prices. Retail Openings: Jollyes Pets Superstore is set to open in Kidderminster, promising low prices plus click-and-collect and Uber Eats delivery for pet essentials. Food & Safety: A Nottingham takeaway, Mega Munch, reopened after a fire shut it down for nearly nine months. Consumer Costs & Rates: South Africans brace for possible higher interest rates as inflation and debt squeeze households. Inflation Watch: Australia’s CPI eased to 4.2% in April, but core inflation stayed sticky. Product Safety Alerts: Costco shoppers in California were warned about an invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter found on grapevines, with instructions to bag and contact authorities. Consumer Protection: Australia launched a major legal push against 3M over PFAS “forever chemicals” in firefighting foam. Privacy: GM agreed to pay $12.75M to settle claims tied to OnStar customer data tracking in California. Payments & Retail Tech: Nayax rolled out a PIN-capable self-service payment terminal for UK unattended retail. Consumer Sentiment: US confidence dipped in May as Iran-war inflation worries grew.
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