AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFashion Retail: Levi Strauss reported third-quarter revenue of $1.61 billion, with gains in Europe and Asia, but direct-to-consumer growth disappointed and U.S. sales fell. Smartphones: European sales dropped 8% in the second quarter as rising memory costs hit budget phones hardest; carrier sales held up better than open-market purchases. Online Returns: Zalando is using AI-powered robots to sort returned clothing at logistics sites in Germany and Poland, tackling a costly challenge for fashion e-commerce. Packaging: Tetra Pak has introduced a paper-based ice-cream wrap as brands look for more sustainable packaging.
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