AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPort Expansion in the UAE: DP World signed a 50-year deal with Fujairah Ports Authority to build two multipurpose container terminals—Al Rugaylat (up to 2.5M TEUs/yr) and Dibba (3.6M tonnes general cargo capacity)—aimed at boosting supply-chain efficiency and resilience amid Strait of Hormuz constraints. Cyber & Retail Fraud: Ransomware is rising month to month, with supply-chain attacks increasingly targeting trusted software ecosystems; separately, scammers are pivoting from ticket theft to hacked e-commerce ads that redirect shoppers and steal card data. Trade Shock for Shoppers: The US is preparing new tariffs as Trump’s 10% global levy expires Friday, with forced-labor duties expected to replace it—raising the odds of higher prices and retaliation. Consumer Ownership & Licensing: Consumers are pushing back on the loss of physical media ownership as more games move to license-only digital access. Health & Wellness Safety: A pharmacist warns that people are swapping prescriptions for unregulated supplements promoted online, risking dangerous drug interactions. Food & Lifestyle: EU seafood consumption fell to a decade low as shoppers prioritize convenience and value, eating less often at home. Retail & Community: Target opens in Brookings, South Dakota on July 26, adding a major new shopping option.
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