AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData-to-execution in spirits: Pernod Ricard says it’s turning consumer insights into faster on-the-ground activation as the spirits market slows and shoppers change quicker than brands can. Energy affordability & oversight: Delaware signed a package limiting what utilities can recover for nonessential spending, while Texas cleared major 765 kV transmission routes to ease grid congestion and reliability risk. Household utility costs: Netherlands regulators warn gas transport fees could quadruple by 2050 as fewer customers share a shrinking network. Water accountability: New Zealand’s Tiaki Wai will face 10 years of tougher performance regulation and independent scrutiny. AI reshapes shopping: Research finds 64% of online shoppers use AI to find and compare products; 75% plan to use it for future travel planning, but destination brands lag. Consumer protection alerts: Pennsylvania warned MyChart users about phishing scams offering fake “Medicare Kit” rewards. Food labeling & health: India’s FSSAI proposes bold red front-of-pack “HIGH FAT/SUGAR/SALT” warnings for packaged foods. Value menu push: Subway Canada rolls out a nationwide “Fresh for Less” menu with items priced under $5. Beef price pressure: Numerator data shows beef spend per unit up 25% since 2023, pushing shoppers toward deals and shifting protein mix. Credit card rewards: The Points Guy founder shares tactics to maximize rewards, including portals and last-minute bookings. Inflation signals: Japan’s consumer prices rose 1.4% in August, while central Tokyo inflation accelerated to 1.8% year-on-year.
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