AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoProduct Safety: Millions of coffee makers sold at Target and Walmart were recalled, alongside an air fryer oven recalled for a burn hazard and Little Giant ladders recalled after reports of serious injuries. Everyday Costs: Prices for consumer goods rose 2.7% in October, squeezing holiday budgets; a Ramsey Solutions survey found more than half of Americans are cutting back on Christmas gifts. Delivery Shifts: Amazon’s U.S. parcel volume grew 9.7% in the first half of 2026, while UPS volume fell 5.7% as Amazon expanded its delivery network and relied less on outside carriers. Retail Logistics: Australian menswear brand OTAA is moving more U.S. orders to a Texas fulfillment center, adapting to higher costs after the end of the de minimis import exemption. Food Delivery: Fresh Prep won court approval to acquire Goodfood and plans to take on about 30,000 active customers, strengthening its reach in Québec and expanding into Saskatchewan.
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