AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Household Pressure: UK energy firms face a tougher winter after Ofgem’s 4% price-cap rise, with Citizens Advice urging suppliers to improve customer support as millions worry about bills. Retail & Consumer Confidence: The BRC-Opinium monitor shows UK consumer confidence slipping in September, with retail spending expectations weakening even as food remains the bright spot. Gas Prices: Florida drivers are seeing regular gas push past $5 a gallon in spots as global oil tensions lift fuel costs. Food & Product Safety: A Hyderabad spice maker was accused of selling expired products by resealing and re-dating packets, while multiple meat recalls and other food alerts keep shoppers on guard. Digital Retail & Payments: Revolut rolls out “Pay with Smile” facial checkout in the UK, and Tesco expands delivery via Deliveroo nationwide. Brand Expansion in Stores: The Quality Group adds ESN and More Nutrition to Superdrug, and Odysea lands in Tesco with 10 Greek/Mediterranean SKUs. Customer Experience Failures: A McDonald’s delivery order in Singapore showed “delivered” in-app but never arrived, with a refund issued. Retail Tech for Stores: Datallen’s compact 10.1-inch desktop digital signage is gaining traction with retailers looking for flexible in-store promos. Consumer Spending Outlook: Mastercard forecasts stronger U.S. holiday retail growth, with online leading and higher prices expected to drive much of the increase.
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