AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRetail Watch: U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July for the first monthly drop in nine months, signaling shoppers are getting pickier even as sales remain higher than a year ago. Consumer Tech & Safety: Two Southeast Michigan residents sued Apple over alleged AirTag stalking risks, claiming the company knew safeguards weren’t in place and received tens of thousands of reports. Social Media Liability: A U.S. appeals court cleared the way for more than 3,000 addiction-related lawsuits against Meta and TikTok to proceed, rejecting arguments that Section 230 blocks suits. Big-Box & Home Improvement Earnings Setup: Markets are bracing for Walmart, Target, and Home Depot results after mixed futures and a recent run-up in indexes. CPG Innovation: Coca-Cola is leaning harder into China-local tastes, including prebiotic drinks and gut-health positioning. Auto Manufacturing: Stellantis will delay restart of its idled Illinois plant, pushing Jeep Cherokee production to 2028–2029 while increasing investment. Energy & Weather: Hurricane Lala devastated Hawaii’s Ka‘ū district, cutting access as bridges were damaged and power outages linger. New Store Openings: Cost.U.Less plans a 50,000+ sq ft flagship in Hagåtña (Aug. 28) while closing its Tamuning location (Aug. 27).
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