AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDORA Pilot Expands Downtown Alcohol Sales: Knoxville is testing a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area in Market Square this summer, letting approved businesses sell boozy to-go drinks that customers can carry only inside a fenced zone (Wall Ave/Walnut St/Strong Alley/Union Ave), with rules like branded cans/clear cups, no entry into other businesses, and drinks must be emptied before leaving. Payments & Retail Tech: NatWest’s merchant-payments arm Tyl by NatWest is partnering with Endava to speed up a more integrated payments acceptance experience. Retail Real Estate Watch: Amazon’s Oak Brook “Costco-style” store plan cleared a key village step, while Chicago’s Ford City Mall is set to shut its main indoor building June 22 over safety concerns. Holiday Hours Shift: Ontario retailers can now choose whether to open on Victoria Day and Family Day, with time-and-a-half pay for eligible staff. Fuel Pressure Continues: India hiked petrol/diesel by ₹3/litre, sparking fresh consumer and retailer strain. UK Retail Shock: A major UK cake supplier for retailers entered administration, adding to the week’s retail stress signals.
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