AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSmall-Business Expansion: Dorset skincare maker Lytchett Bay Soaps has moved into a bigger unit at The Courtyard Craft Centre, adding retail, refills, and room to restart customer workshops. Regulatory Crackdown: Greece has banned cannabis flower products from retail shelves nationwide, with inspectors set to enforce the immediate stop. Food & Consumer Trust: Chocolate shoppers are complaining that quality has slipped as cocoa supply pressures push brands to cut cacao and lean on cheaper ingredients. Cost-of-Living Pressure: The EU is forecasting slower growth and higher inflation, blaming an energy shock that’s expected to linger into 2027. Workplace Safety Ruling: A court ordered tens of thousands in penalties and compensation after a customer sexually harassed a worker, reinforcing that patrons can be held liable. Counterfeit Push: Zimbabwe’s government is considering a dedicated law to tackle fake and substandard imports. Retail & Logistics: Nepal’s Birgunj customs imports hit Rs 794.87bn in 10 months, led by petroleum and iron/steel. Energy Supply: In India’s J&K, OMCs say petrol, diesel, and LPG supplies are steady despite a demand surge.
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