AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRetail & Pricing: UK shop price inflation eased to 1.4% year-on-year in September as retailers leaned harder on promotions, with food inflation slowing to 2.5% and non-food to 0.8%. Beauty Retail: M&S is partnering with Sephora for a shop-in-shop rollout across 100 UK stores starting spring 2027, plus an expanded online offer. Consumer Tech for Work: Meta expanded its Muse AI agent with “Muse for Small Business,” connecting to tools like Shopify, QuickBooks, Slack, and more to help manage day-to-day operations. Food & Beverage Launches: Blue Bottle released “Notes in Repose,” a limited-edition jazz compilation vinyl tied to its Signature Blends. Convenience Store Fuel Tech: Toast launched Toast Fuel, bringing in-store and at-pump payments onto one platform for fuel operators. Health & Wellness Awareness: Simone Biles backed Arcutis’ “Skin to Believe In” campaign for long-term, steroid-free topical options for inflammatory skin conditions. Gaming/Entertainment Re-release Buzz: Sony is reportedly planning a theatrical re-release of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” with added footage, including a deleted cameo. AI Safety & Policy: OpenAI shelved the planned GPT-6.1 Astra release after safety concerns. Energy & Home Upgrades: Australia’s rooftop solar and home battery installs surged in H1 2026, with 1.89 GW of solar and 276,000 batteries installed.
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