AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Retail & Food Tech: UNSW researchers visited Shanghai Hi-Dolphin to explore COFE+’s 7th-gen robotic café, built for 24/7 automated coffee with AI-controlled brewing, 300+ drink options, and edible 3D foam customization. Grocery Competition Push: New Zealand’s National Party says it will “pursue” breaking up Foodstuffs—splitting Pak’nSave from New World/Four Square—pending Commerce Commission approval, aiming to cut grocery prices and boost choice. Consumer Cost Pressure: Rising energy and diesel prices are feeding into higher everyday costs, with economists warning inflation and borrowing costs could squeeze household budgets. Modern Slavery in Retail: A UK report says modern slavery victims are being “exploited in plain sight” across the retail sector, with reported cases nearly doubling from 2024 to 2025. Digital Identity for Customers: Regulators clarified that properly authenticated digital credentials can meet customer ID rules, paving the way for faster adoption in financial onboarding. Corporate/Investor Watch: Hertz faces fresh securities class-action claims after a sharp stock drop tied to liquidity concerns and a later capital raise.
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