AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Shopping: The EU has proposed a Digital Fairness Act to ban online “dark patterns,” strengthen influencer disclosures and make digital subscriptions easier to cancel. Retail Pressure: Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar says Dubai mall traffic and retail sales are each down about 10% as the Iran war weighs on spending; hotel occupancy has fallen to 65% from 80%. Value Retail: Poundland stores remain open as usual for at least 10 more working days while the retailer pursues a sale and secures funding. Toy Trends: Labubu fever is cooling, with sales and fan engagement slipping as collectors move on to other crazes. Food and Drink: Mondelēz is betting on innovation as consumers snack more than 3.5 times a day, while balancing demand for indulgence, health and affordability. Product Safety: Volvo is recalling 738 EX30 and EX30 Cross Country vehicles in South Africa over a possible front-seat head-cushion injury risk.
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