AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoFood affordability & retail tactics: Scotiabank warns diesel and crude shocks could push up food prices as higher fuel costs spread through trucking, agriculture and distribution. Grocery value messaging: A new analysis says grocers can help Canadians stretch budgets with meal solutions, loyalty and store-brand value cues that reduce waste and decision stress. Buy-Canadian momentum: Surveys show strong intent to buy Canadian-made products, but retailers say they still need the right brands, flavours and pricing to make it work. Health Canada recall: Innovacon’s HCG one-step pregnancy tests may show false positives at low HCG levels; the agency urges careful interpretation. Cannabis retail safety: Manitoba proposes letting cannabis stores remove window coverings that block views, after concerns staff are more vulnerable to crime. Payments & AI: Trustly secured $40M+ in equity commitments to accelerate AI-driven payment intelligence. Travel planning shift: Stats Canada reports travel agencies’ revenue rose in 2025, with industry leaders arguing human judgment still beats AI search overload. Food infrastructure: Ottawa launched a $1B Food-Link Fund to expand terminals and regional food hubs. Product launch (Canada): Doritos Roll’d debuts in Canada with Nachos Supreme, Fiery Lime and Dill Pickle Blast. Tech in customer service: L’Oréal says AI cut average case handling time 64% across North American brands.
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