AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCompetition Watch: Namibia’s NaCC opened an investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices by Rani Group and major FMCG suppliers, with small retailers accusing stock reservation, higher pricing, and exclusion from discounts, plus concerns about retail outlets opening too close. Consumer Safety & Compliance: Australia’s Federal Court upheld a $14m ACCC penalty against City Beach for selling non-compliant button battery products marketed for children, reinforcing the need for safety systems. Retail & Delivery: DC Wine & Spirits expanded next-day delivery across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with same-day service in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Beauty & M&A: Wipro Consumer Care is buying a 60% stake in Dermatouch for ₹387.5 crore, aiming to scale a digital-first skincare brand. Tech for Everyday Products: TomTom Orbis Maps will be integrated into Cedar Electronics radar detectors to improve speed-limit awareness using refreshed speed intelligence. Market Mood: Nigeria’s NGX extended losses as profit-taking hit banking and consumer goods, shrinking market cap by about N545bn. Cyber Risk: Check Point reported July cyber attacks up 16% year-on-year, with ransomware nearly doubling and GenAI-related data leakage threats emerging.
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