AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCanadian Economy & Cost Pressure: Pierre Poilievre renewed attacks on PM Mark Carney after StatCan reported a second straight quarterly GDP contraction, arguing Canadians are worse off amid rising insolvencies and food bank use. Grocery & Food Supply: Summer grocery shopping is shifting toward convenience-driven flavour ideas, including pickled veggies and pre-marinated meats, as shoppers look for “elevated” hosting without extra work. Food Price Stabilization: India’s government raised onion procurement prices under its buffer stock plan by 24% to support farmers and help control retail spikes. Smart Home Retail: A leaked Best Buy Canada listing suggests Google’s new Gemini-powered Home Speaker could launch June 25 at $139.99 CAD. Beauty & Personal Care: Twinkles Beauty expanded into pixie cut wigs, pushing premium human-hair short styles across Canada and other markets. Public Safety Tech: Montréal is rolling out Derq’s AI INSIGHT across 100 intersections to spot emerging roadway risks and improve traffic flow. Outdoor & Travel Consumer Angle: RV wholesale shipments into Canada fell in Q1, while retail activity held up as dealers rebuild inventories ahead of spring selling. Health & Markets: Apotex Health filed for a TSX IPO to raise up to C$1.2B, aiming to revive Canada’s subdued listing pipeline.
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