AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoConsumer Prices: German inflation reached 2.8% in October as consumer-goods prices rose 4.7%, led by higher energy costs. In India, P&G Hygiene and Health Care’s quarterly profit fell 7% as raw-material and energy costs squeezed margins. Company Results: Edgewell Personal Care reported a 3% rise in fourth-quarter sales and 6.6% growth in adjusted full-year earnings per share, and expects sales and earnings to grow in fiscal 2027. Retail and Spending: Dutch discounter Action is preparing to enter Greece, where it could challenge Jumbo. Ho Chi Minh City launched a shopping-season campaign, with Shopee joining promotions across online and in-store channels through Lunar New Year. China’s Singles’ Day, by contrast, is struggling to lift cautious consumer spending. Product Launches: Nigeria’s NASCON unveiled three Dangote seasoning products, expanding its food range beyond salt. Consumer Goods Supply: BASF has started production at a new North American plastics unit, doubling capacity for a material used in products from furniture to appliances.
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