AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUK Grocery Shake-Up: Lidl has overtaken Morrisons to become the UK’s fifth largest supermarket, lifting market share to 8.6% as shoppers chase cheaper baskets. Energy Shock: Ofgem’s UK price cap is set to jump by £200+ a year from July, squeezing household budgets right when retailers are already fighting for demand. Central Bank Watch (NZ): The RBNZ held the OCR at 2.25% but signalled hikes are coming, with a 3-3 split and the governor’s casting vote keeping rates steady. Retail Real Estate (Qatar): Doha’s office and retail market stayed broadly stable in Q1, with new supply added and Grade-A rents largely unchanged. Brand Moves: HOKA opened its first Qatar store at Place Vendôme, while Pets at Home reported profit pressure and said it’s still turning around its retail arm. Food Inflation Angle (Canada): A commentary flags recycling rules as a “hidden food tax,” adding structural cost pressure across grocery prices.
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