AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGaming Sales Surge: Take-Two says GTA V has sold-in 230M copies worldwide, with GTA VI still slated for Nov. 19—good news for retailers stocking up on the franchise. Mobile Tech Launch Signals: Leaks point to an iPhone 18 Pro debut in early September (Sept. 9 expected) and a Pixel 11 Pro telephoto redesign ahead of Google’s Aug. 12 event. Retail & Customer Experience: Massmart names Zimbabwean marketing exec Charmagne Mazhindu VP of Marketing as it leans harder into digital, data-driven, omnichannel shopping. Payments Policy Watch: India’s Payments Council of India says UPI stays free for consumers and small merchants won’t face MDR charges, even as rules evolve. Home Upgrade Reality Check: Experts say electrolyte/alkaline water isn’t a daily-health upgrade versus plain water—electrolytes help mainly after heavy sweating or illness. Energy & Utilities: Michigan regulators propose tighter reliability penalties for DTE and Consumers Energy, while heat-pump adoption may hinge on simpler purchasing and installation practices. New Product/Service Moves: Amtrak finishes accessibility upgrades at Huntingdon station, and IOCL rolls out Project Sprint 2.0 to expand retail presence and brand visibility.
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