AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRetail & Private Label: Gopuff is beefing up its Crave Shoppe and Basically private labels with new fall limited-time snacks, sliced cakes, edible cookie dough, and coffee pods—plus a seasonal lineup built on what shoppers are already ordering. Food Safety: Costco jalapeños sold in Texas are recalled over possible salmonella contamination; the FDA says the peppers were produced and repacked by Dairyland Produce/Hardie’s Fresh Foods, with specific lot codes listed. Fast-Food Value Watch: Wendy’s traffic reportedly fell 12.5% after changes to its discounting, as customers questioned whether the “Biggie” value push became too complex and less compelling. Consumer Tech for Accessibility: NYU Langone’s lab is rolling out tools for blind New Yorkers, including a wearable grocery navigation system that helps shoppers find specific products. Streaming Perk: Walmart+ is offering free Peacock access as Peacock raises its own subscription price, turning the membership into a bigger entertainment bundle. New Store Openings: Love’s Travel Stops opened a new Rock Falls, Illinois location with truck parking, showers, laundry, and EV charging space. Health Policy: Kuwait tightened tobacco and nicotine rules, restricting sales to people 21+ and limiting where and how products can be sold, including bans on online/delivery sales.
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