AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Bills & Policy: Philippines lawmakers pushed back on “system loss” and line rental charges, arguing consumers shouldn’t eat utility inefficiencies, while regulators face tougher scrutiny on how costs are passed through. Retail & Consumer Spending: A U.S. report says Americans are leaning away from highly processed foods—sugar demand is up while high-fructose corn syrup use falls. Food Waste Rules: New Jersey’s “Skip the Stuff” takeout law starts Aug. 1, requiring customers to opt in for single-use utensils/condiments. Tech for Shoppers: Oracle and Google expanded their Gemini partnership, bringing models into Oracle enterprise apps and agent-building tools. Automation in Fulfillment: Highline Commerce is using humanoid robots to fill up to 30% of orders at Industry City, signaling a new push in retail logistics. Power Incentives: Tigo Energy expanded eligibility for its virtual power plant program across the Mid-Atlantic to help homeowners earn incentives via solar-plus-storage. Business Climate: NFIB data shows small-business optimism rising as lower oil prices ease pressure, even as inflation still bites.
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