AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGrocery Costs: Sprouts plans nationwide price changes and 1,400 new products as shoppers grow more selective; meanwhile, U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected in September, driven by gasoline. Pricing & Privacy: The FTC ordered Walmart, Delta and others to disclose how consumer data influences prices, and sued Dollar General with 20 states over alleged deceptive pricing. Food Safety: Beef jerky sold in seven Midwest states was recalled after its maker used another plant’s USDA inspection mark without approval. Fast-Food Shake-Up: Wendy’s shares jumped after Nelson Peltz’s group offered $1.4 billion to take the chain private, as it contends with high beef costs and declining U.S. burger-market share. Household Outlook: Consumer confidence rebounded in October as gas prices eased, but the Fed held rates at 3.75%–4% with inflation still elevated.
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