AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI Shopping & Payments: Azoma says Meta Muse is now a full commerce agent, with a pipeline that can move from product discovery to payment—raising the stakes for brand visibility inside AI shopping. Consumer Tech & Trust: Google/Kantar finds 93% of car buyers used AI surfaces during research, showing how conversational search is reshaping how people choose products. Retail Fraud Warning: Booking.com is under fire after a hen-trip booking vanished, leaving travelers stranded—another reminder to verify listings and payment protections. Competition & Pricing: Czech pet-food distributor Plaček Pet Products was fined CZK 36.4M for setting minimum resale prices, a long-running vertical cartel. Food Safety: Star Meat Delivery recalled 167,639 pounds of pork, beef and goat due to USDA inspection-mark issues. Household Costs: Russia’s consumer prices rose slightly in mid-September, with gasoline up and food edging higher. Energy Bills: BEST launched a campaign to tackle smart-meter complaints tied to unexpectedly high electricity bills. Work & Lifestyle: Eureka Ergonomic unveiled its Royal Series executive chair lineup for modern offices and home workspaces.
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