AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Crackdown: Bahrain shut a Southern Governorate store after inspectors found expired items (including ghee, pasta and frozen meat), missing expiry dates, and questionable labeling, with health checks underway. Online Fraud Watch: Fiji’s Consumer Council flagged 35 complaints tied to social-media sellers where customers paid but allegedly never received goods, urging shoppers to verify sellers and refund terms before paying. Consumer Protection & Health: Kuwait closed five commercial stores after underage sales of cigarettes and electronic shisha; meanwhile, U.S. AGs pushed stronger “Know Your Customer” rules to curb illegal robocalls. Retail & Tech: Algolia rolled out Dynamic Facets to surface the most relevant filters during shopping searches, aiming to speed product discovery. Consumer Spending: U.S. consumer confidence slipped in July as views on business and labor worsened, even as inflation expectations eased. Payments & Devices: Apple is replacing its iPhone Upgrade Program with Klarna-backed leasing in the U.S., shifting hardware access toward subscription-style payments. Beverage Trends: FMI’s “Power of Beverage 2026” report says shoppers spent nearly $295B on retail beverages and are seeking functional benefits like hydration, energy and protein. Industry Moves: Compass joined the American Real Estate Association, giving agents more national representation options.
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