AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety: Michigan’s Cyclospora outbreak keeps surging, topping 1,562 cases as officials still can’t name the contaminated produce source—prompting detailed, item-by-item washing and handling guidance for consumers. Retail & Consumer Spending: MTY Food Group says it will close 68 underperforming restaurants after weaker quarterly sales and profit, citing pressure on consumer spending. Grocery/Household Safety: Canada’s CFIA issued a recall for Chongqing Hot and Sour Sauce due to undeclared peanut allergen. Big-Box Retail: Costco reported $1.37B in membership fees (up 10.7% YoY) and a 92.2% renewal rate across the U.S. and Canada, underscoring how membership revenue helps keep prices competitive. Trade & Cross-Border: Canada and Michigan agreed to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27 after a toll-governance deal, aiming to restart a major Windsor-Detroit trade flow. Consumer Economy: A new OECD report highlights New Zealand’s worst real wage growth in the world—an inflation-adjusted reminder of cost-of-living pressure that resonates with Canadian shoppers.
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