AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPrices and Spending: Hotter-than-expected October inflation is adding pressure as U.S. retail sales growth slowed; credit card balances have reached a record $1.29 trillion ahead of the holidays. Holiday Shopping: Amazon’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday event runs Nov. 19–30, with a record number of exclusive deals and discounts of up to 60%. Grocery Business: The Fresh Market won USA TODAY’s Best Supermarket honor for the fifth time, while its U.S. online sales rose 17.8%; softer store traffic and produce concerns weighed on results. Alcohol: A ban on Canadian whisky has not shifted drinkers to U.S. brands: American whiskey volume dipped, while tequila and canned cocktails gained sales.
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