AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRetail Earnings Watch: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet reported Q2 net sales up 9.1% to $741.3M, but comparable-store sales slipped 1.8% as shoppers bought less per trip; the company credited consumables strength, especially candy. Local Retail & Safety: Naperville approved a ban on retail kratom sales starting Oct. 1, while Chicago police investigate a string of overnight burglaries targeting small stores across multiple neighborhoods. Consumer Finance & Fraud: Oregon regulators warned about “payment sent by mistake” scams tied to apps like Venmo, Cash App, Zelle and PayPal; Ghana’s cyber chief also urged cybersecurity as a customer duty as fraud rises. Insurance & Affordability: Public insurers in India were told to focus on profitable lines and faster grievance redress, and a New Zealand bank glitch left ASB customers briefly seeing empty KiwiSaver/investment balances. Small Business Growth: Indiana secured SBA grant funding to help small firms expand exports; Delaware’s Grocery Initiative awarded $12,500 to a woman-owned processor to cut food waste and boost local snacks. Tech for Consumers: Sonos rolled out new products plus a major software update as it works through its app crisis. Competition in Ads: A US judge rejected the DOJ’s push to force Google to sell part of its ad tech business, opting for operating rules instead. Energy Prices: Oil edged higher on US crude inventory draws, with product futures mixed.
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