AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGrocery Disruption: A cyber incident has kept Ahold Delhaize’s U.S. supermarket websites and apps offline all week, restricting online orders and access to loyalty rewards at chains including Food Lion, Giant Food and Hannaford. Beef Prices: An analysis found the expanded U.S. beef import quota cut ground-beef prices by less than 2% in its first month, while prices paid to cattle producers fell as much as 13.9%. Consumer Protections: Australia’s competition watchdog warned AI-driven surveillance pricing could charge shoppers different prices based on personal data, while UK regulators fined three firms a combined £6 million for practices including misleading discounts and hidden fees. Product Safety: Families and researchers are raising concerns that toddler floaties marketed as swim aids may give parents a false sense of security, amid calls for clearer warnings and stronger oversight. Consumer Goods: Global smartphone shipments fell as much as 22% in the third quarter as rising costs pressured vendors. Halloween candy is also pricier: chocolate costs rose 15.5% year on year, and gum and candy prices climbed 8%.
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