AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoProduct Safety: A recall covers 265,000 Sharper Image tabletop fire pits, while Bose has recalled 670,000 Bluetooth speaker batteries over fire risks. Holiday Shopping: A new survey finds most consumers plan to buy private-label products this season; book buyers are also signaling clear preferences, with many favoring requested titles and pre-owned copies. Retail Pulse: China’s Singles’ Day drew hesitant shoppers amid weak spending. In the U.S., Dillard’s reported a 1% rise in third-quarter sales as it heads into the holidays. Consumer Brands: India’s P&G Hygiene and Health reported lower profits as costs climbed, while Nigeria’s NASCON unveiled new seasoning products. Food Industry: UK regulators are scrutinizing the proposed $65 billion McCormick-Unilever deal.
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