AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBeauty Spending: U.S. shoppers are balancing value with small indulgences: through September, prestige beauty sales rose 5% to $25.5 billion and mass-market sales climbed 7% to $57.4 billion, with skincare and fragrance helping drive gains. Holiday Shopping Risks: A network of 1,549 fake online stores is impersonating 166 brands, and investigators found some scam sites appearing in AI shopping recommendations. Product Safety: More than 50,000 toothpaste and mouthwash products were recalled over hormone cross-contamination, while the USDA warned consumers about frozen meat products with undeclared allergens. Food Supply Security: U.S. agencies warned that hackers are targeting refrigeration systems used by grocers and medicine suppliers, raising risks of spoiled food and unsafe products. Consumer Outlook: October retail sales grew at their slowest pace in nearly a year, as inflation and record credit-card debt add pressure ahead of the holidays.
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