AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRetail Price Cuts: Aldi will cut prices on about a third of products, including produce and staples like chicken packs, with savings estimated at $85M through at least Nov. 3. Consumer Confidence Watch: UK consumer confidence inched up in September, but major-purchase caution remains as inflation and energy-cost fears linger. Auto Sales Pulse: JD Power/GlobalData peg September new-vehicle sales at a 16.1M SAAR, with average monthly payments rising to about $821 as rates ease. Air Travel Launch: flydubai starts daily nonstop flights to Pokhara, adding a new direct Nepal link alongside Kathmandu. Fast Internet Upgrade: Sky launches a 1.6Gbps full-fibre broadband tier for more UK homes, priced from £38/month. Food & Dining Changes: McDonald’s rolls out its $8.5B NEXT modernization plan, including AI drive-thru ordering and redesigned restaurant layouts. Tech for Families: Apolosign releases Apolosign Digital Calendar 2.0 with a refreshed shared family view and AI recipe features. Product Safety Recall: UK regulators expand a recall of Simple Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water over possible bacterial contamination. Payments Policy Clarification: India’s FM says UPI MDR above ₹2,000 is not a tax/cess and won’t be passed to consumers. Space Tech Arrival: Planet’s Pelican-12 satellite reaches Cape Canaveral ahead of a SpaceX rideshare launch.
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