AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoConsumer Tech & Retail: Hobby Lobby is rolling out Apple Pay and tap-to-pay at select checkouts across its 1,000+ stores, with full rollout targeted by end of 2026. Food & Beverage: Sweet Coloradough is opening a second Glenwood Springs location with a full bar, expanded seating, and in-house donut production (plus a drive-thru planned later). Energy Costs: Diesel hit a new all-time high around $5.8+ a gallon, squeezing trucking and raising the odds of higher prices for everyday goods. Utilities & Bills: NIPSCO faces allegations of overbilling 4,000+ gas customers tied to older meter issues, while Southern California Edison is holding CPUC forums over proposed water and gas rate surcharges for Santa Catalina Island. Health & Safety: Doctors are warning about side effects seen in people using counterfeit retatrutide for weight loss. AI & Data Privacy: The EU is considering classifying ChatGPT-like tools as high-risk under the AI Act, which could tighten compliance rules. New Store Openings: Sprouts Farmers Market debuted two new stores (NY and CA) with grand-opening promos and wellness offerings. Entertainment Products: Star Wars Zero Company hit #1 on Steam’s weekly best-seller chart.
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