AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade & Retail Impact: The U.S. began banning nearly $1B in Canadian imports, hitting Canadian alcohol, some dairy products and large-engine motorcycles—another escalation in the U.S.-Canada trade fight. Travel & Consumer Mood: Marriott’s CALA study finds 9 in 10 Latin American and Caribbean travelers see vacations as essential for mental health, with leisure travel rising as a top priority. Payments & Self-Service Commerce: Getnet and Nayax teamed up to roll out cashless acceptance for unattended vending, EV chargers and kiosks across Chile first, then Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. Food Supply Pressure: A new report warns banana supply in the U.S. is under mounting strain from extreme weather, disease and rising costs across Latin American growing regions. Luxury Spirits Expansion: Padre Azul launched in Nigeria with a high-profile Lagos consumer event, signaling continued premium tequila push into new markets. Weather Watch (Mexico): Hurricane Polo made landfall in Baja California Sur with life-threatening winds and flooding risk, prompting residents to stock up. Tech for HR: Zucchetti Spain highlighted how companies are digitizing HR with connected, automated systems and AI to improve decision-making. Connectivity Awards: Opensignal named top 5G performers in its global experience awards, with Brazil’s Vivo retaining a key download-speed title.
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