AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoTrade War Fallout: The US moved to ban imports of Canadian alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles (including many beer, wine, whiskey and whey items), with restrictions set to start Sept. 29, as tariffs and retaliation between Washington and Ottawa keep heating up. Consumer Pressure: A new analysis says more tariff costs are getting passed to shoppers, while India’s August consumer inflation is expected to hit a 20-month high on food and fuel. Retail & Payments: India’s PM Modi pushed for a Fintech Consumer Protection Index and stronger cybersecurity as the country’s retail credit shifts toward younger, rural and Gen Z borrowers using digital platforms. EV Momentum: EV retail sales in India jumped 52.9% in August to 2.98 lakh units, lifting overall EV penetration. Shopping Experience & Safety: France fined Boohoo for missing environmental info on thousands of items, and Hyderabad police booked shops over counterfeit Crocs and other brand knockoffs. Customer Service Tech: Multimedia Plus launched INCITE Coach, a spoken AI rehearsal tool for frontline retail conversations. Energy Bills: Malaysia’s fuel subsidies (Budi Diesel/Budi95) are credited with cushioning household costs.
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