AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoRetail & Consumer Tech: Amazon’s Prime Day drove record spending of $26.4B (+9.3% YoY), lifting shares and underscoring how promotions still move mainstream demand. Payments & Inclusion: UK survey finds 70% of adults want cash and cashless options to stay available, even as cash use keeps slipping—choice and security are the drivers. Food & Labeling: Spain’s Barcelona court backed Heura’s plant-based labeling, allowing “meat-style” terms when “100% plant-based” is clearly shown—another win for how consumers read packaging. Beauty Trends: New market outlooks point to continued growth in hair care, clean beauty, and hair oils, with “natural” and ingredient transparency staying central to purchase decisions. Consumer Safety & Trust: Rental car firms are rolling out AI damage scanners, but customers report surprise charges, raising questions about accuracy and accountability. Business & IP: Malaysia’s MyCreative Ventures says it will push creators from making works to commercializing IP and scaling into sustainable businesses. Cyber & Data: A Texas Parks and Wildlife vendor breach may have exposed personal data for 3M license customers, a reminder that “safe” online purchases can still carry risk.
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