AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConsumer Confidence Watch: Prosper Insights & Analytics says U.S. confidence slid to 38.4% in September, but spending intentions stayed slightly above last year as shoppers lean harder on sales, store brands, and coupons. Food Safety: A North Carolina firm recalled 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products after labels falsely suggested USDA inspection. Retail & Groceries: Sprouts opens its first Brazos Valley store in College Station, while ALDI’s new Immokalee location ends months without a full-service grocery option. Telecom Access: Verizon asked to end copper landline service in 18 states and D.C., drawing pushback from BellTel retirees who warn older Americans could lose reliable lifelines. Banking Expectations: New research with Celent finds banks struggle to keep customers as consumers want more personalized, advisory, and AI-enabled experiences. Tech for Consumers: Google is testing a Gemini feature that can place calls to customer service and handle phone menus while users wait less. Policy & Prices: India’s government urged edible-oil firms to pass duty-cut savings to consumers, and Japan’s shoppers are shifting from price-only comparisons to unit-price and value checks. Legal/Betting: New York sued Polymarket over alleged unlicensed gambling.
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