AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUK Retail Watch: The ONS says UK retail sales volumes rose 1.0% in June, with warm weather and promotions boosting online and non-store shopping, especially clothing, outdoor gear, and World Cup-related buys. Customer Trust & Food Safety: Taco Bell is rolling out lettuce-free promos and tightening procedures after a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce hit customer confidence and traffic. Broadband Growth: Hyperoptic says its fibre network now reaches 2 million homes and businesses as it shifts from building coverage to signing up more customers. Consumer Protection: Kenya’s competition authority says manufacturers can resize products, but must clearly label and disclose changes to avoid misleading shoppers. E-commerce Complaint: A Mumbai consumer panel ordered Flipkart and a seller to pay more than ₹1.8 lakh after a customer received beard oil instead of an iPhone. Inflation & Groceries: South Korea’s finance minister pledged steps to bring consumer inflation back toward a 2% range, including egg and fish imports. Utilities & Reliability: NV Energy reported outages affecting thousands of customers in Nevada, while Denver Water urged deeper conservation as drought continues. Retail & Policy: Malaysia is preparing enforcement against non-compliant electrical products sold online and in stores.
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