AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDigital Shopping Behavior: NIQ says about 1 in 3 shoppers in Western markets now discover products via social media, with AI and social/quick commerce driving “discovery-led” buying. Retail & Deals: Adobe Analytics reports Prime Day spending topped $26.4B in the U.S., up 9.3% year over year, as shoppers chase electronics, kids’ items, and personal care amid tight budgets. Consumer Tech & Ownership: Sony will delete 551 StudioCanal films from PlayStation libraries in the UK and Europe on Sept. 1, 2026, with no refunds expected—another reminder that digital purchases aren’t always permanent. Household Costs & Utilities: HK Electric raised July fuel surcharges 33.9% after Qatar gas supply was cut, while PG&E projections warn some California households could pay up to $840 more per year by 2030. Food & Value Pressure: In Addis Abeba, vegetable price swings are forcing smaller, pricier purchases, and Pakistan kept petrol/diesel retail prices steady while adjusting levies. Product Safety/Trust: Supreme Court clarified arbitration doesn’t block consumer complaints, and multiple food recall and “do not eat” warnings kept showing up across supermarkets.
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