AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoStore Security: Luxury boutiques and Apple Stores were looted in Bordeaux, Lille and Marseille amid French protests, highlighting the risks retailers face during unrest. E-commerce Oversight: South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission chief called Coupang’s market power a “deadly weapon” for small merchants and warned of tougher penalties after the company resisted an inspection linked to supplier coupon costs. Consumer Spending: UK retail sales fell 0.4% in September as warm weather curbed demand for seasonal clothing, despite third-quarter growth of 0.7%. In the U.S., Halloween candy prices are squeezing shoppers even as seasonal spending is forecast to reach a record $13.5 billion. Retail Expansion: Shoprite Nigeria is shifting from mall-led growth to standalone neighborhood stores, while Korean fashion platforms are opening permanent shops to bring online brands to physical locations. Retail Tech: Walmart introduced AI shopping controls that let customers set spending limits.
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