AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRetail Pressure: UK store visits fell 2.9% in September, with shopping centres hit hardest. The British Retail Consortium says retailers face £41 billion in business taxes this year and is urging the Government to ease costs ahead of the Budget. Food Prices: India’s inflation climbed to 5.54% in September, driven by food prices rising 7.74% — a further squeeze on household budgets. Auto Competition: European and Chinese automakers are bringing up to 60 new models to the Paris show as they battle for buyers; a new EU-China deal aims to cap Chinese hybrid imports. AI and Product Discovery: Brands are racing to adapt as shoppers turn to AI for product recommendations. Data firm Spins has launched a tool to help food and beverage brands understand how their products appear in AI-generated suggestions. Food Innovation: Japanese consumers are looking for food and drink that is affordable, convenient and health-focused, challenging manufacturers to balance new benefits with price.
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