AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCybersecurity & Customer Data: Australia’s Origin Energy confirmed a hack that accessed customers’ personal details (names, addresses, DOBs, phone numbers) plus partial payment info (last digits of cards/bank accounts), and says it’s contacting affected customers after assessing how many of its 4.8m accounts were impacted. Retail & Consumer Tech: Uber cut 10% of customer service jobs in its community operations team, saying it’s simplifying operations and “embracing AI,” while asking remote staff to relocate to hub offices. Online Marketplace Safety: The EU hit AliExpress with a record €550m fine under the Digital Services Act for failing to stop counterfeit and unsafe products. Food & Product Safety: Russia’s food regulator flagged dairy and meat inconsistencies from multiple producers, citing adulteration and labeling issues. Retail Expansion: San Francisco Premium Outlets is expanding its brand mix and adding new stores, including Birkenstock and Marine Layer. Utilities & Household Pressure: Thames Water started a hosepipe ban affecting 10m+ customers in the south of England, with limited exemptions. Consumer Finance: Nigeria’s deposit insurer began paying insured deposits to customers of 46 failed microfinance banks.
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