AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoCustoms Crackdown: Philippines Bureau of Customs seized about P137M in smuggled vape products at Manila’s container port after nine containers were physically examined and items were found misdeclared as unrelated goods. Retail Media Deal: Ace Hardware advertisers can now run RedVest Media campaigns across major retail media networks via Pacvue and Epsilon, aiming to simplify campaign management and tap Ace’s loyalty audience. AI in Luxury Shopping: Bain & Comité Colbert report luxury brands are ramping AI priorities, while shoppers—especially in China and the U.S.—already use AI tools heavily during purchases and plan to keep doing so. Food Budget Pressure: CoBank says U.S. food prices are up sharply versus recent years, pushing consumers toward private label, discount retailers, and fewer grocery purchases. Customer Service Shift: Forrester predicts nearly half of customer service jobs could be lost to AI by 2030, with humans moving to oversight and coaching roles. Tobacco & Vaping Rules: Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed laws tightening disposable e-cig and e-liquid oversight, including manufacturer certification and a public compliant-products directory. Energy Retail Expansion: Adnoc Distribution agreed to buy Shell’s South Africa downstream business for about $1B, expanding fuel-station reach and volumes.
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