AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Circular Fashion Rules: The EU’s ban on large companies destroying unsold clothes, footwear and accessories kicks in from 19 July, forcing brands to sell via discounts/alternative channels, donate, or prepare items for reuse—destruction only in limited cases with reporting and record-keeping. Energy & Consumer Impact: A Reuters-style warning says refining is under strain as conflicts disrupt supply chains; gasoline and diesel inventories are near multi-year lows and refinery throughput remains curtailed, raising the risk of fuel stress for households. Tech Policy for Shoppers: The European Commission pushes ahead with rules to prevent Google and Apple from turning AI assistants into a monopoly, ordering broader Android access for rival assistants. AI Chip Boom: ASML lifted 2026 guidance again on strong AI-driven demand and is edging toward a possible €1tn valuation, with capacity expansion plans for EUV and DUV systems. Retail & Travel: Ryanair flagged “consumer hesitancy” and later bookings as it reported a 34% first-quarter profit drop, while Avolta expanded airport retail with Costa Coffee and Hudson at Venice Marco Polo. Health & Compliance: UK research warns illicit tobacco buying is rising ahead of the smokefree generation policy, threatening enforcement outcomes. EV Infrastructure: i-charging and SOLUM started commercial deliveries of a up-to-1.6MW MAX charging platform across Portugal.
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