AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPersonalized Pricing: The U.S. FTC is seeking information from Walmart, Target and other companies on whether they use personal data to tailor prices, wages or job offers, as regulators examine algorithmic pricing. Sales Pressure: Australian retailers faced a sell-off as shoppers delayed purchases for Black Friday deals; Wesfarmers fell after Bunnings reported slower sales growth, while JB Hi-Fi’s comparable sales also slipped. Store Expansion: Nordstrom Rack plans a 28,000-square-foot Atlanta store, while JCPenney is preparing a smaller Burbank location after its mall anchor closed. Vinnies NSW opens its largest store in Sydney this weekend, with many second-hand goods priced at $10 or less. Holiday Deals: Samsung has started its Australian Black Friday sale early, with offers across phones, TVs and appliances through December 2. Medicine Prices: India’s drug pricing authority cut maximum retail prices for 543 cancer medicine brands, with revised rates taking effect November 9.
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