AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoConsumer Safety Recall: Costco is pulling an Agio-Menlo woven patio swing after reports of injuries, warning customers to stop using it immediately; the CPSC recall cites seat detachment from the frame and risk of serious harm. Retail Demand Watch: China’s retail sales barely grew in April, with consumer goods demand softening as stimulus support fades and auto, home appliance, and furniture sales slide. Macro Signals: Still, China’s broader economy shows resilience—industrial output rose 5.6% in Jan–Apr and services retail grew 5.6%—but April’s slowdown is raising calls for more targeted support. Energy Shock Costs: A new report says the Iran war has already cost global companies at least $25B, with the Strait of Hormuz disruption driving higher energy and shipping costs that are starting to squeeze consumer-facing margins. Brand & Business Moves: Disney Experiences reshuffles senior leadership, adding new presidents for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris, while Henkel posts modest organic sales growth as pricing helps offset a tougher environment.
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