AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUK Inflation Watch: UK CPI cooled to 2.6% in June, helped by falling food and fuel costs, but analysts warn Middle East tensions could push prices back up. Grocery Price Pressure: A new basket comparison crowns Kroger as cheapest for 15 store-brand essentials at $30, beating Walmart ($30.95) and Aldi ($33.15). AI + Retail Fraud: Retailers rolling out instant AI customer service face a faster-growing refund-fraud and policy-abuse problem, driving demand for stronger identity checks across touchpoints. Consumer Tech Competition: Samsung launched its Galaxy credit card in the US, taking on Apple in financial services with cash rewards and no annual fee. Tariffs Hit Pharma: Trump’s phased generic-drug tariff plan starts at 0% for two years, then rises to 100% and 200%, putting India’s “pharmacy of the world” export model on alert. Food Supply Deals: Belarus secured $76M in milk-powder contracts for Indonesia, including supplies for the government’s free meal program. Business Aviation Expansion: Saudi operator The Helicopter Company signed a Bombardier LOI for up to 60 jets, signaling a push into fixed-wing charter and management.
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