AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFuel Costs: Oil above $100 and renewed supply risks are keeping pressure on household budgets, with fuel price increases expected to reach consumers into the festive season. Retail Expansion: Sephora is set to open its first Egypt store, while Travelex is adding three Qatar locations. Food & Wellness: The UAE’s new food rules aim to reshape everyday health choices; Abu Dhabi’s Dates Exhibition has opened with 95 pavilions. Fresh Food: Saudi retailers are seeing specialty fruits emerge as a growth category, while Türkiye’s citrus season starts with higher lemon volumes but cautious demand. Iraq’s Cost of Living: The dinar’s devaluation is adding to consumer strain as the war disrupts oil exports. Shifting Choices: Boycotts of Israeli-linked brands have moved further into mainstream consumer behavior.
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