AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRetail & delivery convenience: Tesco is rolling out nationwide on Deliveroo after a trial at 147 stores, promising deliveries in as little as 20 minutes and pushing Clubcard Prices and points. Food & drink buzz: Toblerone launches Biscoff-filled Diamond Truffles across European and Asian retail, including a Costco-only 495g box. High-street openings: Aldi opens a new Sudbury store on Oct 1, with a ParalympicGB gold medallist cutting the ribbon and fruit/veg giveaways for early customers. Consumer tech & privacy: Meta’s new camera-free Ray-Ban Audio smart glasses go on sale in the UK/Europe next month, aiming to reduce privacy worries while adding AI-driven shopping via its Muse system. Competition & search choice: The CMA is consulting on rules that could let eligible AI assistants appear on Google’s search choice screens, but they won’t be automatic. Energy & jobs pressure: GMB warns after Ineos mothballs three Hull chemical plants over high gas costs, putting around 1,000 jobs at risk. Economy watch: The OECD predicts UK growth will slow next year, with inflation easing but taking longer to hit target. Local consumer culture: Asda Money’s poll crowns “Shitterton” among the UK’s rudest place names, with many drivers admitting they’ve lost focus or missed turns due to funny signs.
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