AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Bills & Power Reliability: In the Philippines, Meralco’s August rate cut (about P0.0428/kWh) drew pushback from energy advocate Fr. Warren Puno, who said it’s not enough for lasting affordability. Renewables Access: Andhra Pradesh regulators raised rooftop solar limits for single-phase consumers under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, easing a 3kW cap to 5kW. Retail & Customer Experience Tech: B&M is trialing a “store of the future” in Wigan with new layouts, self-checkouts, and customer help buttons. Payments & Loyalty Apps: 7 Brew launched its first mobile app with order-ahead and a huge “secret menu,” following the Starbucks playbook for loyalty and personalization. Consumer Protection & Food Safety: FSANZ backed an ACCC probe into alleged food fraud and mislabeling, including claims tied to forced labor and adulteration. Regulation & Packaging: FSSAI guidelines ban plastic packaging for pan masala, and the Philippines is moving toward mandatory certification for certain aluminum products. Corporate Moves in Consumer Goods: Godrej Consumer Products appointed Aasif Malbari as MD & CEO after Sudhir Sitapati’s sudden exit, sending shares down sharply. Retail Operations & Growth: V-Mart hit its 600th store milestone, while Cotton On added Australia Post Parcel Lockers at checkout for faster, more convenient delivery.
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