AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRetail Shake-up: Australia’s 188-year-old David Jones has entered administration after failing to reach a rent deal with landlords; store closures and job losses are expected before Christmas. Pharmacy Strategy: CVS plans to separate its retail pharmacies from its insurance business, putting the future of its drugstores and pharmacy networks in focus. Consumer Spending: Chinese shoppers are holding back during Singles’ Day as falling stocks and home values weigh on household confidence. AI and Advertising: Retailers face a dilemma as shopping agents could bypass product promotions and threaten a lucrative source of retail-media revenue. Workforce: Amazon warehouse workers in the Greater Toronto Area have launched an organizing drive with Unifor, seeking safer jobs, better pay and improved conditions.
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