AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoConsumer Psychology & Retail: A new look at “self-care” shows how everyday reward language is increasingly tied to buying—turning rest and wellbeing into a checkout moment. Beef Checkoff Funding: The Cattlemen’s Beef Board’s committee approved about $39.5M in fiscal 2027 Checkoff spending, backing promotion, research, and consumer info programs. Premium Phone Pricing: Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo lands at £1,999, spotlighting why ultra-premium phones are getting so expensive as makers chase new categories. AI for Growth: Clay raised $150M to extend its late-stage round, valuing it at $7.1B as it builds intent-signal tools that can target customers and book meetings. AR Manufacturing: NTT-AT and EVG say UV-curable high-refractive-index resins work with EVG’s SmartNIL process for AR waveguides, aiming at scalable wearable displays. Fintech & Payments: Mastercard is rolling out “Wallet Pay” to boost wallet interoperability globally, while Moniepoint highlights infrastructure that can fail fast or add checks when outcomes are uncertain. Digital Retail & Experience: Vivo opened a second Singapore experience store at Jurong Point, pushing device trials and launch promos. AI in Insurance: AXA Hong Kong & Macau partnered with BytePlus to add AI models and agents across underwriting, claims, and customer personalization. Mobility & EV Sports Sedan: Geely launched the AI-powered Geely TT in China with 800V fast charging, LiDAR, and a Lotus-tuned chassis.
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