AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoProduct Safety: U.S. regulators recalled about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats sold on Amazon after 30 reports of falls and nine injuries, including fractures and head injuries. About 2,140 ONTHEWEI infant bath seats were also recalled for tipping and drowning risks; no injuries have been reported. Retail and Supply Chains: 7-Eleven’s North American arm is considering bringing more supply-chain operations in-house to cut costs as inflation squeezes shoppers and raises its expenses. Consumer goods companies are also shifting from export-only strategies toward integrated China–Southeast Asia supply networks. China Demand: Beijing says it will boost fiscal support for household spending, including trade-in programs for consumer goods, and accelerate government bond spending. Consumer Trends: A BCG study in Sri Lanka found 77% of surveyed consumers expect to spend more in the next six months, mainly on essentials; digital influence on purchases has risen to 51% from 32% in 2020. Brand Moves: India’s zero-added-sugar beverage startup Sorry Sugar named Palash Arneja CEO after raising $1 million, with plans to broaden its products and distribution.
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