AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInflation Shock: U.S. consumer prices jumped 3.8% year-on-year in April—the biggest gain in nearly three years—pushed by energy costs tied to the Iran war, with food and services also rising. Consumer Protection Shake-Up: California’s new consumer agency gets a new boss as Rohit Chopra takes over, while SEBI fines Future Retail executives for disclosure lapses. Digital Service Push: Nigeria’s identity agency rolls out WhatsApp and live chat support for NIN enquiries, and self-service checkout tech keeps spreading as retailers chase faster, smoother in-store experiences. Tobacco Crackdown Backlash: New FDA guidance on enforcement priorities is slammed as a “free pass” for illegal tobacco products to stay on shelves. Product Safety Alerts: Multiple salmonella-related recalls hit chicken and other foods, and Hawaiʻi warns consumers about dangerous “7-OH” opioid-like kratom products sold in retail. Retail Innovation: Proper Hills launches an ultra-slim magnetic power bank, and 365 Retail Markets buys Cantaloupe to expand unattended retail.
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