AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoConsumer Protection: The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General, alleging the retailer repeatedly charged customers more at checkout than shelf prices or ads promised. Food Safety: USDA recalled about 946 pounds of Imperio beef jerky sold in seven states after finding it was made without federal inspection; no illnesses have been reported. Grocery Budgets: Spending is flat as prices rise, and shoppers are turning to cheaper alternatives. Halloween candy sales are down 11.7%, while consumers face higher seasonal costs. Retail Expansion: H Mart plans to open a Tampa store with a seven-brand food hall, bringing the Asian supermarket chain’s one-stop shopping and dining model to more Florida customers. Restaurant Watch: McDonald’s is bringing the McRib back to select U.S. cities.
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