AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAuto Sales Snapshot: JD Power/GlobalData peg August 2026 retail new-vehicle sales at 1.142M, down 6.9% year-over-year, with average monthly payments rising to a record $812. Consumer Finance Pressure: UK credit card balances are climbing as payment rates fall, with missed-payment counts increasing across one to three missed payments. Retail & Brand Moves: SNITCH opens five new stores in India, bringing its total to 131; Thread launches its Crescent Bag with a 24-hour TikTok live event. Food & Household: Nissin and Dash team up for a limited-edition Cup Noodles “dorm survival kit” bundle. Product Compliance/Policy: Google raises the minimum Merchant Center product image size to 500x500 pixels starting Jan. 31, 2027. Health & Safety: Fromm recalls nearly 5,800 cases of canned dog food over metal complaints. Vehicle Protection: GWC Warranty partners with Edge Financial to let independent dealers offer VSC and GAP coverage. Tech for Professionals: Lexis+ with Protégé adds agentic capabilities to produce review-ready legal work from one prompt.
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