AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRetail Expansion: Walmart Canada plans a 142,000 sq ft Supercentre in Lindsay, Ont., opening in 2028 with full grocery, pharmacy and Vision Centre, plus pickup/delivery via Walmart+. Consumer Finance & Jobs: A New York Fed survey finds U.S. consumers’ inflation expectations steady, but worries about unemployment and personal finances hit their highest levels since early 2020. Energy Costs: AAA reports U.S. gas prices hit $4.15/gal on Labor Day and diesel set a new record, with global hostilities continuing to squeeze petroleum supplies. Trade Pressure: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods kick in as PM Mark Carney warns of tough times ahead, targeting items like dairy, plywood and sunscreen. Tech for Shoppers: Huawei’s Mate XT 2 becomes the first triple-fold smartphone, launching Sept. 12 at about $3,000. Food Supply: Bangladesh cuts aromatic rice export quota by half to protect domestic availability and retail prices. Consumer Protection: Wisconsin secures a $48M judgment against a used auto parts seller for misleading mileage claims.
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