AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoConsumer Spending Watch: Walmart, Target and Home Depot say shoppers are still buying, but they’re trading down and buying fewer items per trip as prices stay high. Retail & Real Estate: Urban Story Ventures plans a $350M retail-and-residential district in Chattanooga’s “The Bend,” aiming for a walkable, experiential mix starting in 2027. Food Safety: FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts from Minnesota’s Everything Sprouts LLC, with 55 illnesses reported across 15 states. Trade & Tariffs: The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on $20B of Canadian goods; Canada says it will retaliate starting Sept. 8, escalating pressure on cross-border consumer supply chains. Tech & Consumer Electronics: Nvidia notified partners of 15%+ price hikes on AI GPU products as memory costs surge, with retail GPU prices rising sharply. Beauty & Personal Care: “Sugar Nails” brings a grown-up gourmand look to manicures with a textured, crystal-like glitter finish.
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