AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHalal Trade Push: Malaysia says it must move from halal certification to “export-ready” competition, urging stronger branding, distribution and global value-chain links as it hosts WHBC 2026. Retail & Consumer Tech: FirstCry adds a dedicated International Store inside its app for global baby and kids brands, while Datallen’s 10.1-inch desktop digital signage targets retailers needing compact price/promo displays. Energy Costs Hit Households: Russia’s August gasoline prices rose 0.8% in consumer data, and Ukraine reports power cuts from attacks plus bad weather leaving 600+ settlements without electricity. Payments Policy Watch: India’s UPI is set to charge a merchant discount rate on larger transactions from Oct. 15, raising questions about whether the low-cost model can last. EV Momentum in the UAE: EVs were about 9% of new vehicle sales in 2025, with charging points rising to roughly 2,800 as the country targets 50% EV/hybrid by 2050. Corporate Moves in UK Retail: AO World backs FY expectations and completes the Jessops acquisition, while Opus Broadband returns with a lower bid for TalkTalk’s consumer arm. Global Retail Ops & AI: Cloudinary’s survey says festive retail teams are racing to scale video, UGC and generative AI to cope with competing priorities.
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