AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPeak-Season Shopping: Singles’ Day lifted spending with Asia-Pacific retailers 16% above a typical day, led by department stores at 70%; UK general retail, clothing and food-and-drink spending also rose, offering an early read on demand ahead of Black Friday. Festive Spending: In KwaZulu-Natal, 47% of surveyed consumers plan to start Christmas shopping over Black Friday and 52% are considering local travel, despite cost-of-living concerns. Local Manufacturing: India is weighing Budget support for domestic production of 100 import-dependent products, including chemicals and auto components. Product Innovation: Cotton-slipper makers in China’s Qiaotou town are investing more in research and design; output value rose 18.1% year on year in the first eight months. Pet Food Supply: Mars plans to invest £161 million in its Melton Mowbray factory, expanding manufacturing capacity.
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