AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConsumer Sentiment: UK consumer confidence slipped in September, with the BRC-Opinium monitor showing weaker expectations for personal finances and retail spending as households brace for higher winter energy costs. Retail Expansion: The Quality Group is pushing into more UK shelves, landing ESN and More Nutrition products in Superdrug across 350+ stores and online. Travel Retail & Food: Ricola is previewing a refreshed travel retail identity and new Cannes formats, while Odysea scores its first Tesco listing with 10 Greek and Mediterranean SKUs. Competition & Pricing: Czech pet food distributor Plaček Pet Products was fined CZK 36.438m for setting minimum resale prices for dog and cat food and supplies, a vertical cartel that distorted competition. Business Costs & Payments: Revolut is rolling out “Pay with Smile” in-store facial checkout in the UK, aiming to reduce payment terminal friction for small merchants. Energy Transition: Namibia’s renewable energy industry is forming six task forces to unlock regulation, financing, skills and quality standards. Streaming: Disney+ and Hulu raised prices, with bundles positioned to cost less than subscribing separately.
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