AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRetail & Consumer Demand: UK retail sales volumes fell 0.5% in July as clothing and household spending cooled after promotions were pulled forward and heat kept shoppers away, while food and drink held up with World Cup and hot-weather boosts. Market Pressure: Global stocks were set for their worst week since mid-July as bond yields stayed elevated and oil prices jumped on Gulf tensions. Smart Charging for EVs: Kaluza and Hyundai Motor Group launched a global partnership to standardize EV smart charging and vehicle-to-grid tech, starting in the UK then expanding to Australia. Tariff Refund Lawsuits: Logitech is hit with a US class action alleging it kept tariff refunds instead of passing savings to customers, echoing similar disputes involving other consumer brands. E-commerce Trust: Amazon expanded its Counterfeit Crimes Unit in India to target bad actors and protect 1.7 million sellers and consumers, citing raids and legal actions. Tech for Enterprise Drones: DJI named winners of its onboard AI drone challenge, pushing real-time decision-making for tasks like inspections, crop counting, and pollution detection. Finance Ops Automation: Monk said it surpassed $2B in receivables managed as more firms consolidate invoicing and customer payments into one hub. Lottery & Consumer Culture: Allwyn and Co-op marked £3bn in National Lottery Good Causes with a “Because Of You” campaign in stores.
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