AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoProduct Watch: Apple says it will replace a small number of iPhone Duo foldables with inner-screen problems, reported just days after launch. Food & Retail: Mexican food group Grupo Bafar posted record third-quarter sales, up 11.5% year over year, as it expands its retail network. But S&P Global warns food prices could surge by 2027, while Chinese shoppers’ pullback is weighing on major luxury brands. Consumer Safety: A new study warns babies may ingest millions of microplastic particles through formula, bottles and feeding products. In Europe, Temu has agreed with the European Commission on a plan to tackle illegal products sold on its platform; UK consumer group Which? says online marketplaces still need stronger legal pressure to stop dangerous goods reaching shoppers. Household Budgets: Consumer confidence has fallen sharply, and rising chocolate prices are adding pressure as Halloween candy sales get off to a slow start.
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