AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoConsumer Confidence: UK households are increasingly gloomy about the economy and personal finances ahead of the Budget, though expected retail spending rose as Christmas approaches. Grocery Prices: Kroger is putting $5 billion behind a plan to win customers, including lower prices on thousands of items, as shoppers watch their budgets. Audio Brands: Bose has acquired Skullcandy, which will remain a separate brand as the companies combine Bose’s audio expertise with Skullcandy’s lifestyle appeal. Food Supply: A flesh-eating screwworm was found in Texas wildlife, adding to livestock concerns after earlier U.S. cases helped tighten cattle supplies and push beef prices to records. Payments: Digital wallets now account for 39% of global e-commerce transactions, reflecting their growing role in how consumers pay online and in stores.
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