AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRoute-to-market & data execution: Pernod Ricard’s CEO says shoppers are changing faster, and the spirits giant is using consumer insights to drive quicker on-the-ground activations. AI shopping behavior: A Ryder study finds 64% of online shoppers use AI tools to find and compare products, with convenience, delivery speed, and easy returns driving adoption. Creator commerce: YouTube is expanding Amazon product tagging for U.S. creators, letting them earn commissions from tagged items in videos and Shorts. Consumer protection & food labeling: India’s FSSAI proposes bold red front-of-pack warnings for foods high in fat, sugar, or salt. Retail & small business pressure: A report on the struggles of owning a small business in a college town highlights how steady foot traffic and costs can make or break operators. Energy costs & regulation: Delaware signed new measures affecting data center development and utility spending caps, aiming to curb consumer energy costs. Local business community: Convenience Store Week in Canada shifts from charity fundraising to a multi-week advocacy push for the sector’s value to governments and consumers. Legal fallout for brands: Church’s Texas Chicken was ordered to pay $20,000 to a customer after a judge ruled her pot pie was served too hot.
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