AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPrices: U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, above forecasts. Food prices climbed 0.5%, adding pressure to household budgets. Consumer Protection: Saudi Arabia approved its first comprehensive consumer-protection law, covering contracts, compensation and safeguards against sharp price rises during crises. In Pakistan, shoppers can scan medicine barcodes to check products’ authenticity, registration and approved prices. Shopping & Rewards: UK retail sales grew 1.5%, but shoppers are holding back ahead of Black Friday. Bilt is extending its rewards platform beyond rent payments, offering personalized deals and rewards at neighborhood retailers and restaurants. Retail Trends: South Korea’s E-Mart reported a 46.3% jump in standalone operating profit, helped by discount events and low-price products; Shiseido’s China and travel-retail sales rose 16.6% in the third quarter.
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