AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSeasonal Prices: Sivakasi fireworks makers expect green-cracker demand to rise, but shoppers may pay 10–20% more as raw-material costs climb. Household Costs: Vietnam is cutting its average electricity price by 2% and scrapping gasoline’s special consumption tax from November 1 through March to ease pressure on households and businesses. Food & Retail: San Antonio snack maker Ricos Products has been sold to Venezuela’s Empresas Polar; the company says its local operations and management will stay in place as it seeks wider markets. Sprouts, meanwhile, is seeing fewer visits: third-quarter transactions fell 3.3%, with softness reaching its core shoppers. Consumer Brands: Reliance Consumer Products reported a 60% revenue jump, driven by Campa and Independence. Health & Beauty: Eating-disorder experts warn that online wellness content can promote restrictive diets and harmful body-image messages. Holiday Spending: Chocolate sales are under pressure as living costs and health trends reshape demand for seasonal treats.
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