AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCorporate Leadership: Heineken names Rafael Oliveira as its next global CEO, effective Oct. 1, ending a more internal-style succession. Trade & Policy: The U.S. launches a Section 301 probe into Germany over drug pricing, arguing Americans pay far more for brand-name drugs. Consumer Protection: India’s CCPA hits Storia Foods and English Oven maker Mrs Bectors with ₹1 lakh penalties each for “100%” claims that don’t match product composition. Retail & Fraud: Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, scammers are ramping up impersonation tactics, with fake sites and social posts flagged as common traps. Brand & Marketing: Havas research at Cannes finds 84% of brands are met with “indifference” by consumers, warning that visibility isn’t the same as desire. Supply Chain & Logistics: UPS pledges $48m to expand temperature-controlled cold-chain capacity via 27 cross-dock facilities. Tech for Products: Pragmatic Semiconductor unveils a flexible NFC chip for tamper detection and product authentication. Energy Costs: Pacific finance ministers meet over a “triple shock” of fuel insecurity, import costs, and food vulnerability. Global Markets: Stocks end mostly flat as oil slips and rate expectations stay firm.
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