AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoProduct Safety: Mattressman has recalled its Comforcel Elite and Supreme mattresses after they failed fire-safety tests. Owners should stop using them and contact the retailer for a refund or replacement. Food Watch: UK regulators have warned shoppers not to eat some Ukrainian eggs linked to a Salmonella outbreak. Shopping Costs: Grocery inflation reached 2.5% as supermarket spending slipped, leaving shoppers hunting for bargains. Retail Changes: Designers Guild has entered administration and is closing its website and King’s Road shop. Colman’s has also discontinued its Doner Kebab Recipe Mix, once priced at 90p; packets are being listed on eBay for as much as £24.99. In Stores: Costa says it has upgraded more than 13,000 UK self-service coffee machines, with changes aimed at improving drink quality and consistency. Data Security: Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight owner TFG London is investigating a cyberattack affecting some IT systems, prompting warnings that retailers of all sizes need to protect customer information. Food and Farming: The government wants organic farming to cover 10% of England’s land by 2036, but producers say the shift needs financial support.
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