AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConsumer Spending & Gifting: Blackhawk Network says gift-card “self-use” plans nearly doubled to 56% in 2026, with 77% of U.S. consumers planning to buy gift cards as budgets tighten. Food & Health: A Texas AG probe targets glyphosate residue in foods, issuing demands to Bayer and PepsiCo over alleged consumer-protection issues. Food Prices: Consumer Reports finds the same grocery basket can cost 33%+ more in the priciest stores, while warehouse clubs and discount chains often come in far cheaper. World Cup Retail & Logistics: FIFA opens six official LA pop-up stores through July 31, while Canada Post warns of minor mail disruptions near fan festivals and stadiums in Toronto and Vancouver. Air Travel Costs: IATA expects airline profits to be cut nearly in half in 2026 as fuel costs jump about $100B tied to Iran-related disruptions. Tech & Energy: A UN report warns AI data centers could consume massive electricity and water by 2030, reframing the environmental cost beyond carbon alone. EV Batteries: Moment Energy says it achieved UL functional safety certification for second-life EV battery storage, aiming to speed deployments.
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