AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoProduct Safety: A major UK raid uncovered counterfeit cosmetics containing dangerous chemicals, including mercury in skincare, lead in makeup and methanol in fake fragrances. Separately, Consumer NZ found seven of 10 tested sunscreens fell short of their labelled SPF. Pricing Scrutiny: The FTC is seeking data from nine companies, including Walmart, Target and DoorDash, on how personal information may shape prices and worker pay. Illinois and federal officials also sued Dollar General, alleging years of checkout overcharges. Household Budgets: Rising prices are pushing Japanese shoppers away from convenience stores and toward discount supermarkets; U.S. inflation also picked up as real consumer spending stalled. Halloween candy prices are adding to shoppers’ strain. Privacy: General Motors will pay $220 million in a multistate settlement over allegations it shared drivers’ location and behavior data with data brokers; the deal requires consumers’ express consent.
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