AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Shopping: More than half of global consumers now use AI to shop, but 40% of consumer-goods companies have no defined strategy for agent-led commerce, despite many already testing it. Holiday Budgets: 53% of Americans plan to cut Christmas-gift spending as financial stress rises; everyday goods prices climbed 0.6% in October and are up 2.7% year over year. China Market: October consumer inflation slowed to 0.7% while factory prices jumped 5.7%, pointing to weak household demand alongside rising production costs. Brand Expansion: Marico agreed to buy 51% of India’s Bonorizon Consumer Ventures for up to Rs 35 crore, while Reliance Consumer Products is expanding its Independence biscuits range to challenge established rivals. Product Safety: A Costco whipped-cream product was recalled over possible chemical contamination, while users of an Elba tumble dryer model were urged to stop using it after six reported fires in Singapore. Global Trade: Shanghai’s CIIE drew a record 4,142 overseas exhibitors and featured more than 480 product and technology debuts, underscoring China’s draw for global brands.
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