AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI in retail: Azoma says “agentic commerce optimisation” is moving from concept to revenue, arguing brands must be discoverable and recommendable by AI shopping agents like ChatGPT, Gemini and Amazon Rufus to avoid being left out of the purchase journey. Consumer protection: Nigeria’s IPCRC is calling for a coordinated crackdown on fake and adulterated medicines and goods after seizures of counterfeit drugs and banned products. Food prices: India’s sugar rally could push up festive sweets and snacks, with manufacturers weighing price increases as sugar and milk costs stay elevated. Regulation & safety: Papua New Guinea’s ICCC launched a 2026–2030 corporate plan focused on consumer protection and competition enforcement, with extra attention on women and disadvantaged shoppers. Oral care marketing: Anchor Oral Care named Jos Buttler as brand ambassador in India to boost awareness and engagement. Tech hardware watch: Apple’s biggest product cycle in years is set to be tested by the Sept. 9 iPhone and Apple Watch launch as the “Ternus era” begins. Packaging & sustainability: Label and flexible packaging suppliers are pushing waterproof, VOCs-free materials and mono-structure designs aimed at easier recycling under new rules. Market signals: Germany’s industrial production fell 1.1% in July, with consumer goods down 2.2%, while Japan’s Nikkei jumped on renewed AI and semiconductor buying.
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