AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInflation Watch: Bulgaria’s annual inflation eased to 4.4% in July (from 5.2% in June), still among the eurozone’s fastest, while eurozone inflation ticked up to 2.9%. Retail Deal: Aldi UK is launching a Superfam Pass for one lucky household, covering £800 of free shopping each month for a year plus tailored “Specialbuys.” Banking Tech: Temenos was named a Leader in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for Retail Core Banking Systems in Europe. Consumer Finance & Travel: EasyJet is axing all flights from Leeds Bradford to Palma, Malaga, Barcelona, Paris and Belfast from January 5, with transfers or full refunds. Food & Farming: Britain is keeping Brazilian animal-origin import rules unchanged until Sept 3, while EU assessments continue. Sports & Tickets: FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup returns to Germany (Berlin, Sept 4–13) and ticket demand is building. Safety & Hospitality: Travelodge’s boss resigned after criticism over assaults, including room-key security failures. Trade & Pricing Pressure: Germany’s producer prices rose faster than expected in July, and its trade surplus narrowed as imports grew quicker than exports. AI in Service: Ui Ai launched Amica, an AI “digital employee” for 24/7 customer service across sectors.
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