AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTariff Shock to Consumer Supply Chains: New Zealand exporters are bracing as the US raises import tariffs to 12.5% on most Kiwi goods (beef and kiwifruit excluded), with industry leaders warning the “crisis” is already hitting demand and confidence. Consumer Tech & Identity: India’s CKYC 2.0 will let banks and insurers share a common customer ID starting in August, cutting repeat paperwork as mutual funds follow later. Geopolitics Meets Everyday Groceries: Iran-related shipping disruptions are pushing up Diet Coke costs in India, forcing Coca-Cola to raise prices and switch can sourcing. Retail Value Push: KFC India’s operator Sapphire Foods is leaning on ₹99 value meals to win first-time customers and expand penetration. Delivery Fees Under Review: DoorDash is changing how it calculates delivery and service fees, aiming for clearer pricing that can rise or fall depending on distance and order size. Data Privacy Alert: Eyemart Express confirmed a breach involving customer personal and insurance data, urging affected customers to monitor credit reports. Business Rates Relief (UK): England’s hospitality and entertainment venues get a 20% business rates cut, but some pub owners say it won’t be enough. AI Hardware Demand Tightens: Intel and AMD are reportedly locking longer-term CPU supply commitments with Chinese server customers as prices climb.
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