AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRetail & Food: Truly Indian expands its frozen naan lineup with vegan Tikka Masala Naan rolling into Whole Foods, Meijer and select Sprouts, while “Butter Chik’n” debuts first at select Whole Foods. Consumer Sentiment: The University of Michigan reports sentiment sliding to 47.8 in September as gas prices and trade tensions lift inflation expectations. Inflation Watch: US CPI rose 0.4% in August (3.4% year over year) and gasoline jumped 3.9%, pushing markets toward a Fed rate hike. Privacy & Regulation: Delaware updates consumer privacy and data-breach rules, lowering coverage thresholds and tightening vendor and automated decision requirements. Energy & Bills: Croatia adopts a new energy-cost aid package for households and SMEs as global fuel prices surge. Tech & Devices: Apple Watch’s new “Audio Intelligence” adds on-device listening and transcription features, with privacy protections that limit advertiser access for now. Local Openings: Donut Kingdom opens a new Magnolia Drive shop after permitting delays; Home Bargains confirms a November opening for its new Huyton location. Utilities: NYISO says grid stress during a heatwave exposed issues with CHPE reliability assumptions.
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