AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRetail Fuel Watch: Arizona gas prices jumped 22 cents to $4.12 a gallon, while the US average rose 10 cents to $3.94, as AAA links the move to Strait of Hormuz instability and higher crude. Consumer Spending: US retail sales edged up just 0.2% in June; excluding gas stations, sales rose 0.7%, with online strength tied to Prime Day and World Cup-related shopping. AI Pricing in Logistics: McKinsey says AI-driven pricing can improve accuracy and profitability for logistics firms, with early adopters expected to gain as pricing becomes a bigger profit lever. Payments Growth: Wise reported nearly 12 million active customers in Q1 and rising holdings, despite ongoing Belgian money-laundering scrutiny. Food Safety & Labels: India’s FSSAI urged full compliance, stronger quality systems, digital traceability, and clearer consumer communication amid social-media complaints. Business Disruption: A UK family nursery says long road closures are “catastrophic” for trade, with customers avoiding detours. Airport Retail Opportunity: San Antonio Airport issued an RFP for Terminal C food, retail and duty-free concessions ahead of a 2028 opening. Corporate Moves: Uber offered $13B to acquire Delivery Hero, while Resmed agreed to sell MatrixCare to Frazier Healthcare Partners.
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