AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoToy Safety: New Zealand is proposing mandatory pre-sale asbestos testing for children’s sand toys and sand-filled craft items after thousands of recalled products. Cyber & Consumer Data: A major breach at ID verification firm ID Scan/Veriscan may have exposed 153M drivers’ licenses and other IDs, while connected retail security remains fragmented even as AI customer-service tools expand. Food & Health: Canada recalled Coaticook aged cheddar over possible listeria contamination; the U.S. also faces fresh scrutiny as counterfeit “squishy” toys show up online and in discount stores. Retail & Pricing: Loblaw’s Real Atlantic Superstore is cutting prices on 4,000+ grocery and household items to help families save about $300 a year; CVS is testing a smaller footprint by bringing back pharmacies without full drugstores. Energy & Utilities: Consumers Energy outlined a plan to more than double capacity by 2040; Michigan payment offices are closing as bill pay shifts online and to partner locations. AI in Shopping/Service: Genesys unveiled governance and routing upgrades for agentic customer support, and Quiq launched voice assist for live calls.
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