AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI & Customer Trust: Italy’s top financial regulator said AI is already in use across brokers and regulators, but needs ongoing oversight as scams and cyber threats get smarter. Identity & Refund Fraud: A new report warns that instant, AI-driven customer service is also supercharging refund fraud unless retailers can connect identity context across every touchpoint. Energy Data Breach: Origin Energy is investigating a claimed hack affecting about 2 million customers; it says it doesn’t believe credit card or bank details were taken. Retail & Loyalty: Salesforce highlights a “loyalty gap” as brands know less than customers experience, pushing retailers toward real-time, AI-powered loyalty across channels. Grocery Prices: A study names Kroger the cheapest for a basket of 15 store-brand staples, beating Walmart and Aldi. Direct-to-Consumer Credit Rules: Croatia’s finance ministry says card-based installment purchases won’t trigger a new credit check each time under its new Consumer Credit Act. Retail Operations: Singapore’s Metro plans to close two big department stores and pivot to smaller multi-concept formats. Consumer Safety/Quality: A Wisconsin consumer advocate challenges a federal halt on coal plant retirements, warning higher power costs for households.
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