AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoPremium Travel Divide: U.S. airlines are leaning harder into premium cabins, turning comfort and speed into a bigger business model gap between front-of-plane perks and back-of-plane squeeze. Tariff Fight: Wisconsin AG and other states urged USTR to drop Trump’s tariff plans, arguing they’re illegal and raising costs for American families and businesses. Consumer Protection/Auto Costs: Easy Lemon says tariffs, parts delays, and a backlog of unrepaired recalls are boosting the dollar value of 2026 lemon-law buybacks. Retail Watch: Costco keeps stacking results with $275B+ in FY2025 revenue and continued warehouse expansion; meanwhile Walmart’s price-cut push is colliding with softer stock momentum. Fast-Food Split: Chipotle’s negative comps contrast with McDonald’s value-led traffic recovery. Regulatory Limits: The Supreme Court signaled doubt about the FTC’s UDAP rulemaking authority, potentially reshaping how consumer rules get written. Food Safety: Oribe and other brands face recalls tied to contamination concerns. Business & Homebuilding: LP Building Solutions marks 50 years of engineered home products; Blue Bird celebrates 100 years of yellow school buses. Energy/Infrastructure: Delaware signed banking modernization; Consumers Energy proposed a $270M hydro safety fund after a dam sale.
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