AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Shopping & Brand Visibility: A grocery AI-visibility study found store brands are cited far more than national brands on major AI platforms, with Trader Joe’s and Kirkland Signature leading the index—suggesting the “answer era” rewards content footprints private labels already built. Consumer Trust in AI: Another survey says nearly 70% of Americans use AI while shopping, and many “trust but verify,” checking sources and caring about where AI answers come from. Retail Experience & “Fake Empathy”: A critique argues brands are performing empathy for customer scores, but customers can sense when it’s scripted—raising the risk of backlash. Public Safety Tech: LAPD is renegotiating its Flock Safety license-plate reader partnership over civil-liberties concerns, aiming for stronger privacy protections. Smartphone Market Shake-up: OnePlus plans to wind down US and Europe operations as Oppo restructures, with broader international exit expected by 2027. Health & Food Safety: Washington reports no links to the national cyclosporiasis outbreak so far, while Utah also reports no outbreak-linked cases. Fuel Prices: S&P says Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is “capping” domestic gasoline prices despite global price pressure. Retail Promotions: NESCAFÉ Nigeria wrapped a loyalty promo rewarding 41,000+ consumers with prizes and business support.
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