AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTariff pressure meets bargain demand: Dollarama says cautious Canadian shoppers leaned into everyday consumables and general merchandise, lifting Q2 comparable sales 5.4%, and it plans 65–75 net-new stores in fiscal 2027. Energy squeeze at the pump: US diesel hit new all-time highs after geopolitical supply disruptions and strong demand, with NYS averaging $6.26/gal and trucking firms warning fuel surcharges will push costs onto consumers. Cloud reliability shock: AWS says Iran-strike damage in Bahrain and the UAE left some customer data permanently unrecoverable, underscoring limits when multiple zones are hit. Travel value recalibration: Resorts World Las Vegas is betting on “value” upgrades as price-conscious travelers and political friction weighed on demand. Airport customer pain: JD Power ranks O’Hare tied for last among US mega airports, blaming crowded terminals and ongoing construction. Digital product passports: A SEARCA session highlights how EU-style digital product passports could turn compliance into market advantage for Global South makers. Consumer price transparency: A funeral consumers group released its 2026 cremation/burial price comparison table, warning add-on fees can drive the real cost. AI spend keeps climbing: Gartner forecasts global AI spend jumping to $2.7T this year, led by infrastructure purchases like chips and data centers.
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