AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRetail & Turnaround: Target says its “Easy, Inspiring, Friendly” frontline retraining and tech push is lifting customer satisfaction to a three-year high, and it’s rolling out new “Team Colors” dress rules for store staff. Grocery & Beverages: Kroger is launching a Private Selection Pumpkin Harvest Collection with 10+ exclusive pumpkin-spice items, while also cutting Red Bull from all stores nationwide. Foodservice Demand: A podcast episode digs into how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be changing restaurant habits. Supply & Production: Swiss Water will invest $6.2M to expand decaf coffee capacity in Delta, BC, boosting output by 15%. Local Food & Community: A Clearwater church fundraiser will run a breakfast, bake sale and raffle; a vendor fair drew 40+ merchants. Public Health & Alcohol: San Diego County Sheriff’s Office received a $100,000 ABC grant to reduce alcohol-related harm, including keeping alcohol away from minors. Menu Innovation: Slim Chickens and Dr Pepper team up for “Dr Pepper Blasted” fried chicken items nationwide. School Meals: The School Nutrition Association urges federal help as rising costs strain school meal programs.
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