AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConsumer Protection & Food Safety: Trinidad and Tobago proposes big fine hikes for unlicensed vinegar and coconut products, while India’s FDA crackdown seized banned gutkha and other substandard food items in Maharashtra. Retail & Consumer Rights: Illinois lawmakers advanced a ticket resale bill requiring resellers to have the tickets in hand, aiming to curb misleading listings and inflated prices. Utilities & Billing Trust: In Mandsaur, residents protested smart-meter bills and demanded verification; in Nevada, consumers pushed back on utility costs and data-center expansion at a PUC hearing. Delivery Expectations: Macy’s and Ulta execs say delivery reliability beats speed for repeat customers, and AI is being used to improve parcel service performance. Tech & Access: Starlink hit 12M active customers globally, but India still awaits approvals. Scams & Safety: Police warned about bank-text fraud scams, and regulators flagged SIM-registration fraud schemes tied to impersonation scams. Consumer Spending Signals: A restaurant survey finds many shoppers still feel financially okay, even as they cut back elsewhere.
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