AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood & Retail: TMR and Kitopi signed an exclusive deal to bring Egypt the CATCH22 and Awani brands for the first time. Beauty: NIQ says 57% of men in the UAE care more about their appearance than five years ago, while male households spend 28% less on personal care than female households—an opening for brands beyond men-only lines. Consumer Goods Trade: Korea’s KITA is seeking to grow Korean consumer brands across the Middle East and North Africa, while Oman Duty Free and China Duty Free International agreed to cooperate in travel retail. Local Manufacturing: Türkiye’s Arçelik has invested more than Rs14bn in Pakistan’s Dawlance factories, adding appliance production lines and developing products for local consumers. Household Costs: Pakistan is asking refineries to absorb about Rs15bn in monthly costs to hold down petrol prices as conflict-driven energy costs strain consumers.
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