AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRetail Pulse: U.S. retail sales rose 4.05% year over year in September, extending their growth streak to 12 months, but shoppers remained budget-conscious as higher fuel costs ate into household spending. Price Pressure: PepsiCo plans to raise prices on Doritos and sodas as North American soda demand weakens, highlighting the strain on consumers. Product Safety: Philippine authorities arrested five people over the alleged sale of unauthorized health products, seizing items worth about ₱96,000. Retail Expansion: Indian lifestyle brand DailyObjects raised ₹332 crore to develop products and expand its store network, with 150 outlets planned over five years. China Consumption: Golden Week travel surged, but traditional retail spending remained subdued as consumers shifted toward experience-led purchases. Shopping and Trust: Ocado introduced an aisle of more than 350 products free from artificial additives, while ASOS said hackers accessed customer data.
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