AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAuto & Retail Supply Chain: South Carolina Ports Authority plans to expand roll-on/roll-off capacity to boost automotive exports, with rail and terminal upgrades targeted for 2028. Sustainability in Consumer Supply: Dow and Univar Solutions signed a long-term deal to distribute Dow’s Decarbia low-carbon products with verified carbon footprint certificates across beauty, home care, food, pharma and industrial markets. QSR Value Wars: A new analysis finds most major quick-service brands saw retention fall after the $5 meal promotions began in 2024, suggesting traffic gains didn’t translate into loyalty. Retail Tech: Nayax launched AI-powered product discovery and personalization for retailers, using POS and e-commerce signals to drive recommendations across channels. Customer Experience Metrics: A guide explains Customer Effort Score (CES) as a fast way to spot friction in specific support, purchase and self-service moments. Skincare Consumer Watch: A dermatologist flags several skincare product types as likely “waste of money,” warning against irritation and barrier-damaging claims. Hydrogen Reality Check (UK): UK hydrogen projects face a commercial bottleneck—developers need long-term buyers and offtake deals to unlock financing and scale.
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