AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCredit Card Costs: Select Citi AAdvantage Executive cards quietly raised annual fees by $100 for new and existing customers, with perks largely intact but some terms tweaked. Consumer Safety Recalls: Three children’s toy products were recalled nationwide—busy boards (choking risk), a fire truck activity board (minor injury reported), and squishy toys with water beads that can cause dangerous blockages. Retail Trust & Shopping Friction: A survey of 28,000 consumers found many refuse brands online after unmet expectations and often abandon purchases due to frustrating digital experiences, with “remembering preferences” still missing on many sites. Fuel Price Pressure: Diesel and gas prices keep climbing amid Iran-war fallout and sanctions, raising costs that ripple through trucking and everyday goods. Union & Workplace: Philz Coffee baristas in Ingleside have started unionizing efforts with UFCW Local 5. Streaming Leadership: Disney named Adam Smith chairman of direct-to-consumer for Disney Entertainment, with Joe Earley shifting to TV franchise and content strategy. Data & Privacy: Amazon said Iranian drone strikes caused permanent loss of some customer data hosted in damaged AWS regions. Retail Theft Crackdown: Abbotsford police arrested 16 people in a 10-hour retail theft enforcement operation. BNPL Warning: Consumer Reports highlighted how shoppers are increasingly using credit cards and Buy Now Pay Later for groceries—and then struggling to pay it back.
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