AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoRetail Real Estate: Bulgaria’s retail parks are gaining ground fast, with newly completed space up 47% year-on-year and retail parks set to overtake shopping malls in total stock by end-Q3, as vacancy in parks falls to 1.9%. Grocery & Convenience: Walmart is rolling out Dunkin’ delivery from eight South Carolina stores, letting shoppers bundle coffee and donuts with everyday essentials via the Walmart app. Beauty Tech Compliance: Fresha says its POS software has earned France’s NF525 certification, aligning with anti-fraud rules for secure, tamper-resistant transaction records. Fashion Retail Expansion: Jaipur Kurti’s “Project 50” aims to grow from 18 to 50 stores by March 2027, pairing new outlets with AI-led business intelligence and omnichannel tech. Consumer Tech Premium Push: Apple unveils its foldable iPhone Duo at $1,999, signaling a major flagship lineup shake-up. Payments & Identity: Orange Egypt launches eKYC for retail and enterprise customers to activate and manage mobile lines digitally. Food & Ingredients: Tate & Lyle targets closing the “daily fibre gap” with an extra 15g of fibre per person per day by 2030. Industrial-to-Consumer Supply Chains: Univar Solutions expands LANXESS additive distribution in Mexico for lubricant and metalworking fluid customers. Wellness Dining Trend: Starbucks plans to remodel up to 9,000 North American cafés into “community lounges” to get customers to stay longer.
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