AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood & Health: A large Brazilian study links heavy use of six common sugar substitutes (aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame potassium, erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol) to a 62% faster decline in memory and thinking, with the strongest effects in people under 60. World Cup Consumer Shock: Nike replica shirts are set to cost fans the most, with prices rising sharply ahead of the tournament, while retailers in Germany expect only a modest, sector-by-sector boost since games are outside the country. Cuba Energy Reality Check: In Havana’s power crisis, a 21-year-old builds solar-powered electric tricycles to keep workers moving as fuel deliveries and grid capacity remain severely constrained. Payments & Compliance: Elliptic is helping KAST strengthen AML and sanctions screening for its stablecoin-based consumer and business accounts, now serving over 1M users. Retail & Tech Learning: Research on cross-border e-commerce finds small sellers can learn from “shared-buyer” networks on platforms, improving competitiveness without physical overseas stores. Brand Moves: Asics will spin off its Onitsuka Tiger business to speed decisions and boost global competitiveness.
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