AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealth Insurance Scrutiny: Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin says the government will examine whether private health insurers’ profits are driving premium hikes, pointing to big profit jumps at Irish Life Health and VHI. Retail Momentum: Hong Kong retail sales rose 12.8% in March (value), with online up 35.1% year-on-year. Consumer Pressure on Prices: Kenya’s fuel-price increase is headed to court after a petition seeks to pause May–June hikes, while Odisha’s “man-made” fuel scarcity ended after government intervention. Trust & Scams: The BBB warns shoppers to verify businesses shown in AI search results, and PG&E urges customers to watch for utility scam calls. Payments & Fees: Bank of America faces a $2.25M ATM-fee settlement tied to duplicate balance inquiry charges at some 7-Eleven ATMs. Brand & Retail Friction: Target is testing “beefier” shopping carts—customers are already complaining—while Buc-ee’s sues a Georgia convenience store over branding. Period Product Access: A Louisville nonprofit opened a free period product pantry in Smoketown.
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