AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConsumer Safety & Recalls: UK regulators pulled a baby “crib backpack” sold online after warnings it’s not structurally stable and could cause suffocation or serious injury. Dark Patterns Crackdown: India’s consumer watchdog fined PhysicsWallah ₹5 lakh and McAfee ₹1 lakh for misleading checkout and “free” course access tactics, ordering them to stop the practices. Online Retail Accountability: Australia’s Choice filed a “super” complaint urging the ACCC to investigate dangerous toys and banned products on marketplaces, following recent takedowns and a button-battery lawsuit against Amazon. Food Safety Enforcement: India’s FDA seized ₹31 lakh+ in substandard/adulterated food during raids and filed criminal cases. Retail Pricing & Fees: Barclays will scrap the monthly customer fee for its Direct Investing service, aiming to make investing cheaper for retail clients. Power Bills & Customer Pressure: Duke Energy faced a packed protest over a proposed ~18% rate increase; in Washington, Avista outlined a massive “large load” power deal that could reshape local demand. Retail Trust & Experience: A study suggests customers trust brands more when they can see employees coordinating behind the scenes, boosting purchase confidence.
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