AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFTC & States vs. Amazon Ads: The FTC and 22 state AGs sued Amazon, alleging undisclosed ad-auction surcharges that pushed advertisers to pay more—costs the agencies say flowed to consumers. Trade & Tariffs: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods are set to start Sept. 8, after talks stalled; the move threatens higher costs for shoppers and manufacturers. Retail Merchandising: Kohl’s named Ryan M. Waymire (ex-Walmart fashion) chief merchandising officer, signaling a push to modernize assortments and private labels. Consumer Spending Pressure: A Fed NY report shows credit card balances rose to $1.26T, while sentiment fell sharply, with higher-income households pulling back. Food Safety & Recalls: Officials and experts keep warning that recalls are shaking trust, as regulators and courts weigh ongoing disputes. Health & Compliance: Iowa is cracking down on kratom sold in stores, warning of opioid-like synthetic derivatives and rising deaths. Tech & Markets: Oil jumped on renewed U.S.-Iran strikes, while higher Treasury yields pressured stocks—raising borrowing costs for everyday consumers. AI in Defense: The Pentagon expanded GenAI.mil with military versions of ChatGPT and Grok, leaving Claude out amid a court fight.
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