AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPersonalized Pricing: The FTC has ordered Walmart, Delta, Uber and other companies to disclose how they use personal data to set prices and gig-worker pay, intensifying scrutiny of tailored pricing. Price Accuracy: The FTC and 20 states are suing Dollar General, alleging shoppers were charged more at checkout than advertised; the retailer denies the claims. Household Budgets: Halloween candy prices are up 7.7% over the past year, and Japanese food costs face fresh pressure from rising freight rates. Australian retailers also report shoppers delaying purchases for Black Friday deals. Everyday Products: Cheerios is introducing resealable bags for some cereal boxes after years of customer complaints. Honest Labelling: Fiji’s Consumer Council is urging retailers to clearly disclose when Diwali idols marketed as marble are made from resin or mixed materials.
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