AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConsumer Protection Crackdown (India): India’s CCPA fined nine platforms—including Zepto, BookMyShow, IndiGo, Physics Wallah and FirstCry—for “dark patterns,” targeting tactics like drip pricing and basket sneaking, with penalties totaling nearly Rs 20 lakh. Food Safety & Labeling (India): Maharashtra’s FDA launched an awareness push after the state’s analogue paneer ban, urging shoppers to spot real milk-based paneer vs imitations. Energy Costs (Philippines): Lawmakers urged broader EPIRA system-loss-charge talks beyond Meralco, arguing other distribution utilities also pass these costs to consumers. Inflation Watch (Philippines): The Philippines reported July inflation easing to 6.2%, with the government citing ongoing risks from El Niño and Middle East tensions. Travel & Retail Marketing (UK): Hydration brand Phizz rolled out a major travel campaign across UK transport hubs and retailers to drive on-the-go purchases. Airline Pressure (Europe): Wizz Air swung to a quarterly loss as fuel costs rose and warned of more “challenges” ahead. Direct-to-Consumer Retail (UK): A UK eyewear retailer says it cut prescription-glasses turnaround to 24 hours (and 30 minutes for in-store pickups). Corporate Moves (Consumer Goods): AB InBev launched a global “Cheers to beer” campaign ahead of International Beer Day, while Heineken cut about 3,000 roles in its cost-savings push.
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