AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoConsumer Tech & Pricing Pressure: Apple warned price hikes are “unavoidable” as AI-driven memory chip shortages squeeze supply, with iPhone 18 expected to cost more. Retail Media & Data: Unlimitail (Carrefour + Publicis) picked Snowflake to power a Global Retail Media Data Hub aimed at better ad measurement and safer cross-retailer data sharing. Consumer Protection: Thailand’s cabinet approved a draft “Lemon Law” that shifts the burden of proof to sellers when defects show up during the warranty period. Packaging Innovation: Cosmo Films launched CSP DigiLux-MW, a premium synthetic paper for high-end digital printing. FMCG Finance Gap (Nigeria): A 2026 Omni report found only 18% of Nigerian retailers access formal loans, even though 74% say credit is critical for daily operations. Logistics Expansion (Philippines): FAST opened a Davao logistics and crossdock mega hub to speed distribution across Southern Mindanao. Product Safety/Recalls: UK shoppers were urged to check for newly recalled items, including Argos-linked plug recalls due to fire risk. Sustainability & Waste: Calls grew in Jammu and Kashmir for a comprehensive plastic and polythene ban after Ladakh tightened single-use plastic rules. Corporate Growth (India): Reliance said its O2C business powered through the Hormuz disruption with revenue and EBITDA growth, while Reliance Retail crossed 20,000 stores and pushed FMCG expansion.
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