AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPersonalized Pricing: The FTC is demanding details from Walmart, Delta, Target, DoorDash and others on whether customer data or loyalty status changes what people pay. Halloween Costs: Candy prices rose 7.7% year over year in the U.S., more than twice the 3.7% overall inflation rate, squeezing shoppers buying treats in bulk. Repair Rights: Alberta has proposed rules requiring manufacturers to provide repair manuals, tools and parts for vehicles, electronics and other products, alongside protections for buyers of defective cars. AI Shopping: A survey found 32% of Australian consumers had bought a product recommended by an AI tool; among those shoppers, 45% said they had returned an AI-recommended purchase, sharpening focus on accurate product descriptions. Changing Supply: China’s exports are shifting beyond low-cost goods toward electric vehicles, robots and data-center equipment, bringing consumers more choice while intensifying pressure on manufacturers elsewhere.
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