AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRetail Deals: The EU cleared JD.com’s acquisition of Ceconomy, parent of electronics chains MediaMarkt and Saturn. Shein is investing €500 million in a European hub as the bloc prepares a €2 charge on small parcels. Product Rules: An EU court ruled that CBD food cannot carry an organic label without authorisation. New EU rules also clarify packaging requirements for hazardous chemicals and reusable food containers. Retail Security: Cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe disrupted cold storage and raised concerns about spoiled food. Retailers are being urged to secure remote access to these systems. Consumer Choices: EU lawmakers backed a weaker 2035 car-emissions target, potentially allowing some combustion and hybrid models to remain on sale longer.
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