AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConsumer Prices: A consumer protection price observatory says basic staples kept getting pricier in May, with cold cuts up 6.4% vs April (and 9.2% vs last year), eggs up 5% vs April (7.9% vs May 2025), and baby food up 5.1% vs April (10.9% annually), alongside higher coffee, detergents, and flour. Travel Costs & Rights: The EU has agreed new air-traveller rules that should push airlines to show fares upfront with hand luggage included, while tightening protections for delays, cancellations, and denied boarding—likely to ripple into the UK. Retail & Consumer Law: UK regulator the CMA ordered Marks Electrical to refund customers after automatic opt-ins to paid extras, stressing consumers must have real choice. Fraud & Payments: A study finds ecommerce merchants now see customer fraud as a risk on par with criminals, with AI-enabled fraud and refund abuse rising. Tech for Shoppers: SanDisk launched officially licensed 8TB PS5 SSDs, but pricing is eye-watering at nearly $3,000. Aviation Network: Qatar Airways says it has restored 85% of its network and added leadership roles as it ramps summer routes. Refurbished Electronics: New US research finds 76% of consumers would consider refurbished devices, but only 45% have bought—highlighting trust and returns/warranty as the key gaps.
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