AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPrice Transparency: Family Dollar will pay $63 million to settle allegations that shoppers were charged more at checkout than advertised prices, in a case brought by the FTC and 17 states. Fuel Costs: Philippine officials accused some stations of withholding part of a mandated price cut, while Kenya kept pump prices unchanged for another month. Food and Product Safety: Tests found excessive lead and cadmium in vegetables sold in Dhaka; Madhya Pradesh also banned two imported whitening creams over heavy-metal concerns linked to kidney damage. Value and Affordability: Inflation is pushing shoppers toward cheaper brands and value deals, with retailers starting Black Friday promotions early. Digital Commerce: ASEAN signed a digital economy agreement designed to make cross-border online sales and payments easier for small businesses. Food Access: Malaysia is stepping up checks on basic-goods prices and supplies ahead of monsoon flooding, while Sabah’s Agro MADANI sales connect farmers directly with shoppers seeking lower prices.
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