AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoUK Consumer Crackdown: Andy Burnham pledges tougher rules on “rip-off” subscriptions and fake discounts, with easier cancellation and clearer up-front pricing from January. Retail Tech & Loss Prevention: London’s Edgify raises €7.7m to expand edge AI for physical retail shrink reduction. Energy & Weather Pressure: Record heat and drought are straining Europe’s power and water-dependent industry, from Rhine logistics to nuclear cooling risks; Triodos warns EU growth could lose ~1% from heat disruption. Cross-Border E-Commerce: Temu expands its Slovenian seller and logistics push as the EU ends the €150 customs-duty exemption for low-value parcels. Food Safety at the Border: Ireland rejects 33 of 9,590 non-EU beef consignments since 2022 at EU border control posts. Steel Trade: The EU proposes definitive cold-rolled steel anti-dumping duties on imports from India, Japan, Taiwan, Türkiye and Vietnam. Fintech Expansion: Revolut wins a new full banking licence via France, aiming to roll out across more EU markets. Payments in Poland: PaysafeWallet launches in Poland with a virtual debit card and IBAN-based account. EV Competition: Chinese EV brands hit a record 14.2% share in western Europe’s BEV market. Business Real Estate: Germany’s commercial property prices dip as financing costs and geopolitics weigh on offices and retail.
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