AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRetail & Brands: Myprotein is expanding into mainstream sportswear, launching its activewear range on NEXT’s Sports Club site with an initial ~30-product drop (more planned for September). High Street & Charity: British Heart Foundation has confirmed 87 shop closures nationwide, with six in Wales, as it restructures amid rising costs and changing shopping habits. Food & Drink: Orion Premium Lager makes its first national UK rollout with 49 Waitrose stores, while Doh! begins a Waterloo Station sampling push (12,000 free samples) ahead of wider Co-op listings. Consumer Mood: S&P Global’s UK consumer sentiment index ticked up to a four-month high, helped by calmer geopolitics and lower energy prices, though job security remains a worry. Deals & Lifestyle: BrewDog is giving away free pints via its Treats loyalty scheme, and a memory-foam XXL dog bed is 42% off on Amazon. Travel/Leisure Pressure: Profit warnings in UK travel and leisure hit their highest level in nearly four years, linked to the Iran war’s impact on bookings and costs. Utilities & Rules: Wiltshire is piloting appointment-only household recycling centre visits from mid-September to cut queues.
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