AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRetail Pricing: The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General, alleging the discount chain repeatedly charged shoppers more at checkout than advertised prices. Rising Costs: UK shop-price inflation climbed to 2.1% in October, its highest in two and a half years, as retailers began passing on higher energy and ingredient costs. Food Business: Mexico’s Grupo Bafar reported record third-quarter sales, up 11.5% year over year, while EBITDA rose 24.3%, helped by higher-value products and retail expansion. Product Innovation: Protein makers face whey price increases of up to 139% as shoppers increasingly seek quality and added nutritional benefits, not just higher protein counts. CocoLove is expanding beverage distribution in Florida and California and adding its first flavored coconut water. Product Safety: Consumer Reports urged parents to stop using Millie Moon diapers after reports of skin reactions.
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