AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoConsumer Confidence Watch: The U.S. consumer confidence index inched up in June as gas prices eased, but economists warn Americans still feel pinched by inflation and uncertainty. Retail Pulse: Netherlands retail turnover rose 2.9% in May year-on-year, with online up 4.8%, while food shops grew 1.2% and non-food climbed 3.9%. SME Playbook: Malaysia’s microLEAP, CASB and HDC launched a nationwide push to help SMEs access financing for government contracts via the SARANA P2P programme—aiming to solve the cash crunch before agencies pay. Supply Chain & Ops: Syspro rolled out ERP updates to boost control across manufacturing, quality, purchasing and warehouse traceability. Food & Brand Pressure: Cadbury shrank Heroes and Roses tubs to 475g (down 14%) while keeping prices the same, citing higher input costs. Consumer Rights: Qatar’s commerce ministry reminded shoppers to check pre- and post-discount prices, return policies, and invoices during promotions.
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