AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoRetail & Consumer Economy: U.S. consumer confidence slipped in July as views on business conditions and the labor market worsened, with gas and food costs still weighing on households. Social Commerce: TikTok Shop’s U.S. sales surged past the UK, with 2025 U.S. sales around $15.8B and projections topping $20B in 2026 as creator-led shopping keeps reshaping online retail. Small Business Marketing: Local shops are turning to AI video tools to cut marketing costs and keep up with customer expectations for video before they buy. Tax Incentives: Nepal’s Inland Revenue Department urged cash shoppers to register original bills for its taxpayer incentive gift program, while QR payments are handled automatically. Regulation & Compliance: Kuwait Municipality launched an awareness push to help commercial operators follow municipal rules and avoid fines or closures. Food & Drink Trends: “Dirty soda” continues to spread via trucks and QSR add-ons, pushing brands to compete on customization. Health & Safety: Major Rugby issued a nationwide levothyroxine recall after tablets were found “subpotent,” urging consumers to return affected packs. Circular Materials: SABIC rolled out a compound with 75% post-consumer recycled content aimed at consumer electronics housings.
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