AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTariff Watch: Retail imports are expected to hit an all-time record in July as temporary 10% tariffs are set to expire July 24 and a new forced-labor tariff push could arrive in August, keeping back-to-school and holiday inventory planning front and center. Consumer Value Shift: Private label keeps gaining ground—Circana/PLMA data shows store brands’ unit market share hit a record 23.8% in the first half of 2026 as shoppers trade down amid higher food costs. Retail Media: Ace Hardware advertisers can now run RedVest Media campaigns alongside major retail media networks via Pacvue and Epsilon, aiming to simplify measurement across onsite and offsite channels. Product Innovation: Greene Tweed says a rapid prototyping process for its Xycomp thermoplastic composites cuts prototype lead times nearly 50%, targeting faster aerospace and defense testing. Supply Chain & Compliance: U.S. customs officials seized about P137M in smuggled vape products at Manila’s container port after misdeclarations were uncovered during physical inspections. Global Macro: The IMF lowered global growth forecasts to 3% citing the Iran war, while markets reacted to renewed Gulf tensions with stock swings.
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