AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRetail Real Estate: Auckland’s Botany Town Centre is up for sale in what agents call a potential record NZ retail deal, with Colliers and JLL running an international bid process for the 60,825 sq m mall (expected to fetch around NZ$450m). Consumer Safety & Health Claims: A Philippine endocrinologist warns shoppers to skip “quick fix” slimming and “detox” teas, saying many rely on laxative/diuretic effects and that counterfeit versions of prescription weight-loss drugs are a risk. Power & Storm Disruption: Pepco says power is back for 99% of customers after Thursday’s severe storms, with crews still working to clear damage and restore the rest. Packaging Industry: Ghana’s Institute of Packaging joins global efforts for the inaugural World Packaging Day, spotlighting food protection, waste reduction, and sustainability. Tech & Consumer Electronics: A $399 programmable desktop “Microduck” robot highlights how consumer hardware depends on global chip and parts supply chains. Food & Fraud Risk: Reports of deaths after people consumed illegally produced alcohol in India’s Madhya Pradesh underscore ongoing counterfeit-drink dangers. Payments & Trade: Brazil’s Lula says he’ll defend Pix in talks with Trump amid tariff disputes and US criticism of the digital payments system. Beauty Retail: Slickhair’s viral anti-frizz products are headed to Target nationwide starting Sept. 10.
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