AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDelivery Deal: DoorDash is reportedly close to buying Instacart at a $17 billion valuation, potentially reshaping grocery delivery. Price Pressure: Coca-Cola, Nestlé and other consumer-goods makers warn of more price hikes next year as Iran-war energy and freight costs rise, even as shoppers resist increases. Retail: Woolworths’ quarterly sales grew 4.7% to A$19.4 billion, with Australian food sales up nearly 7%; collectible promotions helped attract shoppers ahead of Christmas. Restaurant Squeeze: Despite stronger sales, 67% of Canadian restaurants reported lower profits as food and labor costs climb and customer traffic softens. Product Innovation: General Mills is launching Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios in resealable Ziploc bags after repeated requests for fresher cereal. Food Safety: More than 44,000 cans of Walmart’s Great Value fruit cocktail were recalled over possible elevated lead levels. Drinking Shift: Gallup finds 54% of U.S. adults drink alcohol, while 17% tried nonalcoholic beer, wine or spirits in the past year.
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