AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRetail & Consumer Mood: U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July (weakest in over a year) as shoppers pulled back on big-ticket buys like autos and after Prime Day promos shifted to June; consumer sentiment also slid, with the University of Michigan index dropping to 51.0 and inflation expectations ticking up—spooking markets and cooling rate-hike hopes. Food Safety Recalls: Walmart recalled Marketside tomato soup kits in 29 states over possible listeria contamination, and egg buyers in Illinois were warned about a Class I salmonella-related recall of certain cage-free cartons. Utility & Water Alerts: Fancy Gap, VA issued a boil-water advisory; Ireland’s Galbally supply faced a similar notice; and Arkansas utilities postponed planned outages due to extreme heat. Customer Trust & Complaints: A new report says U.S. customer satisfaction hit its sharpest drop since COVID, while complaints are at an all-time high. AI as a Product Advantage: Unilever described using AI and digital twins to plan and scale FIFA-related product execution, while retail AI firms push for better product data access. Retail Tech/Policy: A watchdog flagged flawed pricing data in a GSA catalog that could cause agencies to overpay. Beauty & Wellness Picks: New beauty launches and guidance on using HSA/FSA funds for eligible health wearables kept shoppers focused on what’s “worth it.”
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