AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoConsumer Fees Crackdown (NZ): Labour leader Chris Hipkins says a new law would stop “hidden fees” and hard-to-cancel subscriptions, with some car add-on insurance banned and other products facing stricter transparency rules. Retail & Pricing Pressure (US): A new report argues convenience stores and national chains are quietly overcharging customers, raising fresh questions about deceptive pricing. Food & Learning (CA): Dairy Council of California launched “Explore Nutrition,” a bilingual, hands-on education product for ages 9–11 linking food, nutrition, agriculture and healthy eating. EU Digital Consumer Rules: EU consumer authorities launched coordinated action targeting nine video game companies over in-game virtual currency practices, focusing on clear pricing and fair withdrawal rights. Supply Chain & Manufacturing Tech: RRD rolled out a global SMART manufacturing architecture to connect facilities on a shared data foundation for faster, more resilient production. Brand/Store Moves: Target plans a new store at Albuquerque’s Coors Pavilion area, while Insight Works pushes native retail payments inside Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Health Ingredients Showcase: PLT Health Solutions will highlight longevity, joint health, energy and cognitive ingredient portfolios at SupplySide Global in Las Vegas.
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