AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHalloween Spending: Hershey warned that financial strain among shoppers could weigh on candy sales this weekend. Retail Deal: DoorDash’s proposed $17 billion purchase of Instacart is drawing concern over higher costs for customers. Consumer Brands: Crocs lifted its 2026 outlook after international sales surged and HeyDude returned to growth; Godrej Consumer reported 19% revenue growth and a 14% rise in profit. Product Demand: Global smartphone shipments fell 20% in the third quarter, their lowest third-quarter total since 2013. Trade and Prices: Korean consumer-goods firms are targeting Morocco ahead of a trade pact, while the World Bank forecasts commodity prices will rise 23% this year, adding pressure to household budgets and manufacturers.
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