AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRetail Pricing Scrutiny: A U.S. consumer group says Kroger pricing is off, citing nearly 1,700 complaints about digital coupons and checkout charges. AI in Insurance: McKinsey argues AI could finally shake up insurance’s “treading water” model by improving underwriting, claims, and risk prevention. Energy Costs & Consumer Bills: Philippines President Marcos pushes to amend EPIRA so households don’t pay for power system losses. Retail Media Boom: UAE retailer ADNOC Distribution launches Engage by ADNOC, a full-funnel retail media network using loyalty data across stations and convenience stores. Returns Economy: ReturnPro says it’s on track for $500M+ revenue this year by handling massive retail return flows. Sports as Consumer Asset: IPL brand value jumps to $20.6B, with franchise deals and connected TV driving growth. Online Shopping Logistics: China reports resilient first-half consumer logistics, led by online retail and express delivery growth. Small Business Support: Evanston, Illinois opens applications for a subsidized pop-up storefront program to help new entrepreneurs.
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