AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLuxury Retail Turnaround: Reliance Brands’ premium retail arm bounced back in FY26, with sales up 45% to Rs 3,494 crore and losses down 51% to Rs 137 crore after store closures and restructuring. E-commerce Infrastructure: Ocado shares surged after landing a major Asda deal to overhaul home deliveries and ecommerce from early 2027, including click-and-collect and third-party app fulfilment. Retail Crime: A “prolific” Nottingham shoplifter admitted nine thefts across multiple stores and was jailed for 12 weeks, highlighting ongoing pressure on UK high-street retailers. Fuel Cost Pressure: Nigeria’s retail petrol prices jumped 23.69% year-on-year in April, with several states pushing above ₦1,590 per litre. Hospitality Demand: Qatar hotels reported strong Eid Al Adha staycation bookings, lifting occupancy with family-focused packages and resort activity. Underbanked Credit Push: South Africa’s fintech says AI can expand lending to millions of underbanked customers by using alternative data beyond formal credit histories. Packaging Sustainability: A new critique flags the environmental and cost hit from “shipping air” as retailers and logistics move oversized, filler-heavy parcels.
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