AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoProduct Safety: Several recalls put household and child products in focus: Primark warned that sand inside two Halloween decorations may contain asbestos; more than 110,000 swing seats were recalled after reports of falls and injuries; and about 2,140 baby bath seats were pulled over tipping and drowning risks. Giant also recalled 3,630 bike-lock LED keys because children could reach the button batteries. Labeling and Trust: A proposed class action accuses Conagra of misleading shoppers by marketing Duncan Hines “Keto Friendly” products as having no added sugar despite containing allulose; the claims have not been proven. Prices: A New York Fed analysis found tariffs added 2.9 percentage points to U.S. consumer-goods prices, as polling showed rising concern over living costs. Industry Moves: GCE acquired performance-sock brand Thorlo, aiming to expand its retail and online reach. Retail Results: Helen of Troy reported second-quarter sales up 2.1%, with home and outdoor products growing while beauty and wellness sales fell.
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