AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPet Retail Finance: Hollywood Feed rolled out its nationwide World Elite Mastercard with Sunbit, offering 20% off a first purchase plus 5% back on pet supplies at the retailer and everywhere Mastercard is accepted. Public Health Crackdown: Florida banned nitrous oxide sales by smoke shops and gas stations under “Meg’s Law,” citing rising overdose and death trends tied to “whippets.” Energy Infrastructure: Canada designated the West Coast oil pipeline “Pacific Link” as a project of national interest, triggering a fast-tracked federal review for a major Alberta-to-B.C. corridor. Retail Media: A study found almost half of grocers underutilize retail media, with buyers saying full-funnel measurement and internal ownership are still roadblocks. Consumer Tech/Streaming: NBCUniversal cut a few hundred jobs in global streaming technology, mainly impacting Sky. Global Trade/Markets: U.S. and China agreed to cut tariffs on $60B of goods, while markets tracked a bond selloff and higher yields. Counterfeit Enforcement: U.S. indicted a Pakistani operator accused of selling 5.1M counterfeit USPS postage labels, alleging $126M in losses. K-Brand Protection: Korea moves to tackle counterfeit K-beauty and food on global platforms, targeting copycat “Beauty of Joseon” products.
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