AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDemand and Prices: Vietnam’s push for 10% growth is running up against sluggish consumer spending. Food producer Vissan is offering discounts of 30% to 50% to bring shoppers back. In Morocco, traders warn a proposed 5% advance tax on imported goods for resale could add pressure to consumer prices. Retail Watch: Starbucks Taiwan’s new NT$15 fee to top up drinks ordered with no ice has drawn sharp customer complaints, a reminder that shoppers notice when a premium brand changes what they get for the price. India’s food regulator also suspended a Blinkit unit’s licence over allegedly expired products worth ₹32.71 lakh. Pricing and Trust: Home Depot says its electronic shelf labels won’t enable different prices for different shoppers; the retailer says they help show product availability and delivery timing. Luxury Slowdown: European luxury groups have lost about $398 billion in market value this year as Chinese demand weakens. Consumer Mood: US confidence is at its lowest since 2014, even as spending rose in August — a warning that shopper sentiment may not reliably predict what people buy.
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