AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConsumer Tribunal Clash: South Africa’s FlySafair says it acted in good faith after the NCC referred it to the National Consumer Tribunal over alleged overbooking/overselling, after a probe found systematic practices that left passengers without seats. Retail Pressure: In the UK, retail sales volumes fell 1.3% in April (fuel down 10.2%), while consumer confidence ticked up slightly in May but major purchase intent weakened—fuel and Middle East uncertainty are still steering shoppers toward fewer, cheaper buys. Price Moves: Kroger’s new CEO says it will cut prices on “thousands of products” to rebuild baskets, and Texas is running sales tax holidays for WaterSense and Energy Star items. Store Closures: Morrisons plans to close 100 loss-making outlets, warning hundreds of jobs are at risk. Everyday Service Fixes: California’s EDD is expanding chatbot access for unemployment claim updates, and Nationwide is preparing to run 696 branches from June 4. Food & Labels: Belgium shows a shift toward chicken and eggs as beef demand slips with higher prices, while Wales’ PGI Welsh lamb and beef are expanding via Tesco and Ocado.
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