AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRetail Hiring & Store Expansion: Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) will run hiring events at its St. Johnsbury, Vermont store (June 24 and June 26) for part-time seasonal roles, with walk-ins welcome. UK Supermarket Growth: Aldi says it will open 16 new stores across the UK in coming months, including sites in London, Kent, Essex, Suffolk, and Wales, as it pushes its 1,500-store plan. Food & Consumer Rules: India’s health ministry amended the Drugs Rules to end a village-size retail exemption for cough syrups, tightening licensing requirements. Retail Crime Crackdown: The UK plans longer closure orders for premises linked to organised retail crime, doubling maximum shutdowns from 6 to 12 months. Retail Media & Tech: NIQ and Unlimitail will collaborate to improve retail media measurement and attribution across 21 countries. China Demand Watch: China’s retail sales fell for the first time since 2022, adding pressure to consumer spending. EV Charging Partnerships: Shell Hong Kong and GAC Energy signed a strategic deal to expand EV charging infrastructure in Hong Kong. Local Retail Development: Georgetown Commons in Kentucky received a variance to accommodate a “national retailer,” while Newport’s council leader Andy Burnham argues for city-centre housing to revive the high street.
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