AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoRetail Supply Chains: Japan’s Daiso has opened its largest global distribution centre in Malaysia, using Port Klang to sort and send goods to international markets. Food and Fashion: Papa John’s North American same-store sales fell 8.3% in the third quarter as the chain launched a turnaround plan focused on operations, marketing and supply. Next raised its annual sales forecast after international growth offset slowing UK demand; British retail sales fell 1.7% in the latest quarter. Consumer Spending: Italian retail sales rose 1.6% in value in September but slipped 0.1% in volume, suggesting shoppers paid more for slightly less. Consumer Electronics: Global tablet shipments dropped 23% year over year in the third quarter to 32 million, their lowest level in nearly three years, with a recovery not expected before 2028.
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