AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConsumer Safety: Which? says 9 of 15 USB phone chargers sold online by Amazon, eBay and B&Q Marketplace can shock or even explode, with many missing required safety info and one linked to a hazardous counterfeit. Food & Retail: Wendy’s Canada rolls out a pickle-packed lineup and a “Minions”-inspired menu, including a limited-time Banana Frosty Swirl and collectible toys. Consumer Rights: Oman’s consumer court fined businesses for failing to refund or replace defective goods under warranty, after complaints tied to auto, electrical and furniture sellers. Groceries & Pricing Rules: UK shoppers face updated alcohol-buying rules for online supermarket orders after a Home Office response, with “alcohol blocks” on delivery apps under discussion. Agriculture & Prices: Texas warns of New World screwworm spread in cattle areas, with officials using sterile male flies; beef is expected safe, but prices could rise if it spreads. Tech & Shopping: JD Power finds auto insurance shopping is increasingly digital and AI-driven, with shoppers requesting record numbers of quotes. Logistics: Emirates SkyCargo adds weekly freighter service to Almaty, boosting capacity for electronics, perishables and consumer goods. Finance: Revolut says it’s fixing “deficiencies” after ECB restrictions on new product launches in Europe.
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