AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRetail Reshuffle: Macy’s says it closed 66 stores in 2025 and will shut 14 more this year, even after a stronger-than-expected holiday season—another sign consumers are getting squeezed. Product Testing Tech: Ipsos launched “Product Studio,” using AI and faster fieldwork to speed up product testing insights for manufacturers across 11 markets. Energy Costs Hit Daily Life: The IEA warns the Middle East war is reshaping global energy investment and supply routes, while US consumers are already feeling higher fuel and food prices. Self-Service Payments: Nayax rolled out VPOS Media 4 in the UK, adding PIN-capable, Android-based terminals for 24/7 unattended retail and kiosks. Sustainability Push in Food: A coalition of major food and ag companies backed a regenerative agriculture framework to scale soil- and climate-friendly practices across ingredient supply chains. Cruise Demand: Cordelia Cruises returns to Chennai for a fifth season with domestic and international itineraries. Consumer Boycotts: A NYC grocery co-op voted to boycott Israeli products, escalating local tensions and raising questions about how far consumer activism should go.
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