AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Cup Ticketing Troubles: Fans report StubHub (and other resale sites) failing to transfer tickets into FIFA’s app, leaving buyers scrambling for refunds or last-minute fixes. Retail & Consumer Tech: Lowe’s rolled out an AI assistant for store associates, doubling online conversion rates, while Barclays is pushing AI for faster decisions and real-time fraud detection. Beauty Trends: Brands are leaning into multi-functional beauty—color plus skincare in one step—driven by convenience-focused shoppers. Pharma Trade Pressure: The U.S. launched a Section 301 probe into Germany’s alleged underpayment for innovative pharmaceuticals, raising stakes for drug pricing and access. Energy & Insurance Risk: Asia’s renewables boom is accelerating, but insurers are getting pickier as supply chains, climate volatility, and subsidy shifts complicate project economics. Counterfeit Crackdown: Kenya’s Anti-Counterfeit Authority plans a nationwide digital authentication mark for high-risk goods like medicines, alcohol, cosmetics, and fertilisers. Food & Drink Deals: McDonald’s is rolling out a World Cup meal with collectible cups and Squishmallows, while a UK-India tariff cut could boost Scotch whisky sales in the world’s biggest whisky market.
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