AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRetail Expansion: Lidl is set to open at Romford’s The Brewery retail park after Poundland closes Sept. 14, promising “best-value” groceries and new jobs. M&A in Consumer Goods: Lil’ Drug Store Products acquired Navajo Inc.’s health, beauty and wellness business (including Trial and Travel) to expand into grocery and drug channels. Promotions & Convenience: 7-Eleven’s Bring Your Own Cup Day returns Sept. 19, letting shoppers fill any clean, watertight container with Slurpee for $1.99. Consumer Spending Pressure: U.S. inflation stayed elevated in August (CPI up 3.4% year over year), with gasoline driving much of the increase and raising odds of a Fed rate hike. Household Bills & Protections: New Jersey’s NJBPU secured refunds and expanded low-income broadband access after Optimum failed to prorate final cable bills. Tech & Privacy: The FCC proposed banning most consumer drones with certain wireless transmitters; public comments overwhelmingly oppose it. Food & Labeling Watch: Tesco and Sainsbury’s shoppers are warned that a popular tinned fish recipe changed species, affecting omega-3 levels. Consumer Safety Litigation: Arizona sued L’Oréal over alleged cancer risks from hair-straightening products. Smart Home Picks: Consumer Reports named a WiFi smart lock as a top retrofit option, highlighting easier installation and remote control. Retail Closures: Scrubs and Beyond is shutting all locations, including a Minnesota store in Coon Rapids.
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