AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGrocery Price Push (New Zealand): Labour says it will tackle the supermarket duopoly by forcing Woolworths and Foodstuffs to run wholesale supply independently, guarantee grocers access to any wholesaler, free small retailers from restraints of trade, ban junk fees, and make rebate/data deals more transparent—while National warns Labour’s plan lacks detail and has been previously rejected. Retail Expansion (Canada): Jumbo Greece is set to open its first Canadian hyperstore at Vaughan Mills in Ontario, taking over the former Toys “R” Us space with about 110,000 sq ft, as part of a planned rollout of 5–10 stores. Retail Crime (US): Georgia prosecutors indicted 11 people in a multistate organized retail theft scheme targeting 10 national chains, alleging resale of luxury goods via Meta platforms. Digital Payments (India): Raj Thackeray’s party calls new UPI MDR fees a “digital trap,” arguing the 0.4% charge on transactions above Rs 2,000 will hit merchants and consumers. Retail Real Estate (Qatar): Ansar Gallery opened a major Al Khor showroom for furniture and building materials, positioning it as a one-stop home shopping destination for northern Qatar. Consumer Tech & Shopping: Toys “R” Us plans 120 new US standalone stores for the holiday season, while Seattle’s Aero1200 is adding a large Ember bathhouse with steam, cold plunges, saunas, and a wellness bar.
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