AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBNPL Shock: New FCA rules are already hitting shoppers fast, with reports of Clearpay credit limits being slashed (some from £2,000 to a few hundred) after affordability checks kick in. Food & Health Pressure: MPs in England are calling for “bold” action on obesity, pushing for wider HFSS ad bans, tougher in-store and online promotion rules, and mandatory reporting of healthy food sales. Scam Warnings: Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to treat unexpected FaceTime calls/texts/emails asking for passwords or payment details as scams. Retail & Pricing Fight: A fresh US antitrust push alleges Amazon keeps prices looking cheapest by pressuring sellers and rivals to raise prices. Water Worries: Thames Water swings back to profit but debt and bills rise, while it warns funding uncertainty remains. Heatwave Impact: Greggs may feel pressure from hot weather as in-store sales cool, with shoppers shifting online. Consumer Deals: EE is offering free data all day for the World Cup semi-final, and Tesco says some Express stores could close early if England reach the final. Food Labelling: Asda Express is rolling out Natasha’s Law allergen and calorie info on electronic shelf-edge labels for loose bakery items. Sustainability on Packs: Pladis is putting “100% British wheat” and regenerative farming messaging on McVitie’s Digestives packs. Trade Watch: India-UK CETA takes effect, with zero duty on 99% of Indian exports—potentially reshaping prices for shoppers over time.
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