AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRetail Expansion: Halton Hills Council approved Costco’s massive new store at Regional Road 25 and 5 Sideroad, targeting an October/November 2027 opening. Consumer Protection: UK regulator CMA ordered StubHub UK to refund 50,000+ customers and fined it nearly £900,000 for “drip pricing” that hid mandatory fees. Food Claims Crackdown: India’s CCPA slapped ₹1 lakh penalties on Storia Foods and English Oven maker for misleading “100%” claims and ordered the ads and packaging to be withdrawn. Payments & Commerce: Juniper Research says consumer payments over the next year will be shaped by agentic commerce, bank-backed wallets, and “Click to Pay.” Customer Experience Gap: An SAP survey finds 79% of businesses think they deliver great experiences, but 80% of customers say inconsistent interactions deter them—blamed on siloed data and disconnected channels. Small Business Cash Crunch: Korea’s Homeplus supplier survey shows 76.7% of vendors are hit by delayed payments, with most invoices overdue 60+ days. Energy Costs: Cambodia retail fuel prices fell 10%+ in June, easing inflation pressure in a country reliant on imported oil.
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