AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoConsumer Tech & Retail Legal Battles: A federal judge let J.M. Smucker’s Uncrustables trademark case against Trader Joe’s frozen PB&J proceed, turning a “circle vs squircle” sandwich-shape dispute into a real courtroom fight. Regulation & Trust in Commerce: The FTC and 22 states sued Amazon over alleged manipulation of ad pricing, claiming a secret surcharge scheme affected more than a million sellers and brands. Food Innovation in Convenience: 7-Eleven is revamping hot food again, rolling out a new pizza crust nationwide starting Sept. 3, aiming to make grab-and-go meals more “craveable.” Branding & Packaging for Travel Retail: Hershey refreshed its airport-only TREX lineup with a “Take the Taste With You” concept, debuting new Kisses and Nuggets assortments for younger travelers. Product Innovation in Sleep: Simba launched UK cooling-mattress HeatRelease tech designed to pull heat away and keep sleepers cooler for up to eight hours. AI, Marketing, and Consumer Impact: A new wave of scrutiny argues social media design can drive compulsive use, while another story warns AI-written marketing can sound polished but feel generic. Supply Chain Strategy: A survey says logistics service providers must move beyond delivery into strategic, proactive services retailers actually want. Innovation Ecosystems: South Korea’s procurement agency is expanding its “institutional innovation product scouts” program to help promising tech enter public buying.
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