AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOnline Safety: UK consumer group Which? says major marketplaces such as Amazon still let dangerous products reach shoppers, and wants platforms held legally responsible. In India, regulators suspended a Blinkit unit’s licence over allegedly expired food products. Food Costs: Halloween candy is off to a slow start as chocolate prices rise and shoppers feel squeezed; a weekly survey in Peshawar also found several staple foods at high prices, including chicken and meat. Retail Shifts: Chinese shoppers are moving from brand stores to membership clubs, with Walmart’s Sam’s Club gaining ground on value and bulk goods. Shopping and Loyalty: Starbucks is testing a customization fee, prompting questions about what customers consider worth paying for, while retailers are weighing how AI shopping assistants could reshape loyalty. Beauty Sales: L’Oréal is betting on quick commerce and locally tailored products to accelerate growth in India.
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