AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRetail Restructuring: Australia’s David Jones has entered administration, putting suppliers on alert and leaving shoppers facing store closures. Legal Scrutiny: India’s CBI has registered an alleged ₹904-crore bank fraud case against Future Retail and its promoters, following a complaint by State Bank of India; the allegations have yet to be proven. Value and Sales: South African retailer TFG plans lower starting prices as shoppers trade down, while Costco’s October sales rose 12.6%, led by 22.5% growth online. Storefront Trends: UK retail footfall fell 4.7% in October, with storms and rising costs weighing on visits. Retail Technology: A Korean barcode-free AI checkout system has expanded to more than four times as many stores in a year, including bakeries selling unpackaged bread.
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