AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTicketing Crackdown: StubHub UK has been ordered to refund 51,000+ customers and fined nearly £900,000 after the CMA found “hidden fees” were added late in checkout, with refunds automatically going back to the original cards. AI Shopping Rules of Engagement: New PayPal/Commerce research finds 64% of UK consumers want agentic AI for shopping, but most still want human control before AI buys—signaling demand for safeguards, not full autonomy. Consumer Goods With Supply-Chain Teeth: The UK plans new rules requiring businesses selling rainforest-linked commodities (like coffee and cocoa) to check supply chains and prevent illegal deforestation, using mandatory due diligence. Energy Costs Hit Business: South Africa’s electricity tariff increases (NERSA-approved) add to the pressure on firms already dealing with reliability and backup power risks. Retail & Product Moves: India retail sales grew 5% y/y in May; Traxsource will label human-made vs AI-assisted music from July 1; and a new Scottish kitchen showroom push follows Kitchens International’s management buyout. New Home Math: Realtor.com, powered by Pearl SCORE, says newly built homes can save buyers about $25,000 over 10 years versus older homes.
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