AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFresh Food Logistics: Aldi has started handling fruit and vegetables at its Bardon automated distribution centre in Leicestershire, with ginger and avocados among the first deliveries, as the £500m-plus site ramps up to move 1.5m kg of produce daily by 2027. Consumer Safety Recall: Make Believe Ideas has recalled the Groovy Baby “I Spy a Fly” board book sold at Aldi and TK Maxx over a choking risk if the fly wings detach; refunds are available if customers follow disposal instructions. Banking & Regulation: The FCA and Bank of England have published next steps on tokenisation, including a feedback statement on tokenised wholesale markets and a call for input on tokenised gold. Charity Retail Pressure: The British Heart Foundation posted a £3.3m net retail loss and plans to close 150 charity shops by March 2028 as costs rise and shopping habits shift. Retail Convenience: Tesco is rolling out nationwide rapid grocery delivery on Deliveroo, with slots from 7am-10pm and orders promised in as little as 20 minutes. Travel Deals: easyJet announced 18 new summer 2027 routes, including Girona for the first time from the UK. Legal Compensation: A UK motorists’ and businesses’ class action over inflated car shipping fees has settled for £55.87m, with payouts starting from £25 per vehicle. Home & Lifestyle: Lidl’s Special Buys includes a £19.99 Livarno side table with a removable lid and 28-litre storage.
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