AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSupermarket earnings watch: Coles is set to report 2025/26 results, with analysts expecting adjusted net profit around $2.2b as petrol costs, rate hikes and weaker confidence weigh on sales. Energy squeeze for consumers: AEMO says data centres’ power use could jump from about 3% of grid energy in 2025/26 to 13% by 2035, raising pressure in the National Electricity Market and keeping data-centre regulation in the spotlight. Retail pricing pressure: Woolworths is expanding its Lower Shelf Price scheme to 1,035+ products, while Coles and Woolworths both head into results season with shoppers still cost-conscious. Payments and rewards: Pay.com.au’s PayRewards raises $28m to launch in the US, letting small businesses earn points on payments like bank transfers and supplier bills. Consumer protection in super: Australia’s Treasury outlines reforms to strengthen superannuation and financial system protections, including tighter advice-fee caps and stronger enforcement powers. Fraud risk online: Incode’s CEO warns agentic AI fraud is booming, especially on channels without verification layers. Compliance spotlight: Federal Court upholds a $14m penalty against City Beach over button battery standard breaches. Packaging progress: PepsiCo reports cutting virgin plastic by 6% across key markets while lifting recycled content from 15% to 18%.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
