AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Innovation: Caldic opened a Mumbai hub to develop and scale food and nutrition products for India and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Apparel: Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing posted record profit, with North America and Europe surpassing China as its biggest market. Payments: India may delay a new fee on large UPI payments until after the festive season, avoiding a change during peak shopping. Retail Tech: Humanoid robots demonstrated shelf-stocking, inventory and customer-service tasks at a Tokyo industry event, as retailers seek ways to address labor shortages. Beauty: China’s Proya is preparing a US retail launch through Ulta, while supermarkets are expanding private-label beauty lines and adding pressure on brands. Online Shopping: India’s quick-commerce market is forecast to reach $90 billion by FY2031. China Spending: Golden Week travel surged, but reports point to cautious consumer spending.
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