AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFuel Pricing Watch: Malaysia’s Finance Ministry set a Sept 10–16 jump of 25 sen/litre for RON97 (RM4.50), RON95 (RM4.02) and unsubsidised diesel (RM4.92), citing higher crude and tighter refined product supplies amid US-Iran risks and Hormuz disruption fears. EV Momentum: India’s EV retail sales hit 2,98,448 units in Aug 2026, up 52.9% YoY, with electric two-wheelers leading (+67.05%) and penetration rising to 12.3% from 9.5% a year earlier. Quick-commmerce Grocery Tech: Instacart rolled out Clementine, an AI grocery assistant that turns prompts like “budget-friendly kid lunches” into ready-to-buy carts using real-time store inventory. Food Retail Innovation: iD Fresh Food launched iD Pancake Batter (eggless, clean-label, preservative-free) in Classic (Rs 75) and Choco (Rs 120), starting via quick-commerce then expanding to modern trade. Retail Media & Packaging: Hotel Chocolat partnered with Deliveroo for on-demand gifting in five UK locations, while a new report flags compostable packaging as moving from “pilot” to compliance-driven procurement. Luxury Travel Retail: Thélios is pushing a more selective, Maison-led travel retail plan for 2027, including Fendi’s new eyewear collection and digital try-on tools.
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