AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInflation and Spending: US inflation hit 3.7% year-on-year in September, renewing rate concerns. Consumers are still spending, but increasingly hunting for bargains. Retail: Sam’s Club is holding its Thanksgiving meal below $10 per person as food costs weigh on households. Dunelm sales rose 1.1% and ProCook posted record first-half revenue, despite a soft market and weather-hit trading. Business Outlook: A KPMG poll found 87% of Canadian business leaders back greater self-reliance, while 73% put competitiveness reforms ahead of a US trade deal. AI in Retail: Ralph Lauren has tied part of executive payouts to AI goals, replacing sustainability targets as retailers face pressure to show results from new technology. Auto Competition: Chinese automakers are gaining ground in Europe, nearing 10% of the market as EV sales surge and trade patterns shift. Energy: Global demand is forecast to rise 20% by 2055, pointing to major investment needs in gas production and infrastructure.
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