AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoACCC Crackdown: The watchdog is investigating retailers over “manipulative tactics” in last year’s Black Friday sales, flagging misleading countdown timers and big “sitewide/storewide” discount claims with tiny exclusions. Food Waste Push: Second Harvest is calling for Canada to overhaul “best before” labelling, arguing date confusion drives avoidable waste—an issue that’s resonating beyond borders. Retail Expansion Watch: Costco’s Australian growth plan is in focus, with up to 20 new warehouses proposed and a key Melbourne outer-south planning test tied to a $74m project and 250 jobs. Trade Signals: Exports hit a 5-month high growth rate (13.48%) in April, but the trade deficit widened as imports rose. Consumer Tech & Safety: Australia’s online blackjack story keeps pointing to retention economics, while packaging waste and plastic swaps are back in the spotlight. Travel Rights Pressure: A new push for passenger rights funding follows reports of flight cancellations and limited recourse for travellers.
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