AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood & Energy Shock: India’s foreign minister warned of a major “food crisis” ahead as El Nino and wars in Ukraine and the Middle East strain energy, fertiliser and finance, with oil-market politics adding to price pressure. Retail & Consumer Pressure: Lindt cut its 2026 organic sales growth outlook to 0–2% as weaker sentiment, higher price sensitivity and heatwave conditions hit chocolate demand. Household Strain: NielsenIQ found 34% of global consumers say they’re financially worse off than a year ago, with spending shifting toward value and premium alternatives. Data Center Transparency Fight: An EU complaint alleges the bloc is limiting public access to data-center energy and water use, as AI demand pushes capacity higher. Fuel Supply Watch: Jordan says it has about 60 days of petroleum product stocks, while LPG storage covers roughly 38 days. AI in Customer Service: Twilio highlights how companies can improve satisfaction in AI conversations by measuring user experience, not just response speed. Retail Media Headaches: A report says the retail media boom is getting noisy and fragmented, making it harder for marketers to compare results across networks. Vape Regulation Debate: A vape rules row is putting retailer and consumer voices in the spotlight as consultations near their deadline.
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