AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRetail Fuel Shock: Diesel prices jumped to a four-year high after strikes hit a Saudi pipeline, pushing pump costs higher and raising fears of inflation pressure and slower growth. Retail & Consumer Spending Watch: Northern Ireland shoppers say they plan to spend less this Christmas as financial stress bites, even as UK-wide confidence improves. Big Retail Partnerships: Wild Alaskan seafood is expanding into Target via a national partnership, while Travelex renewed travel-money deals across major UK airports and retail hubs. Beauty Retail Leadership: Space NK named Emma Simpson-Scott CEO as Andy Lightfoot steps down following Ulta Beauty’s acquisition. Store Openings & Expansion: Semichem opened a new health-and-beauty section inside Scotmid in Bonnybridge, and M&S is set to open its first Sydenham Foodhall. Travel Retail Growth: Germany saw GCC overnight stays rise to 1.2m in 2025, with visitor spending up to €3bn. Capital Markets for Retail Investors: Dangote’s refinery IPO opened for retail via a wide digital channel network, aiming to broaden Nigeria’s investor base.
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