AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoItalian Consumer Confidence & Inflation Watch: Italy’s consumer confidence rose in May while business morale slipped, with Istat also reporting inflation climbing to a 32-month high and euro-area harmonised CPI at 3.3% y/y in May—good news for shoppers, but still a cost-of-living squeeze. Travel & Hospitality Rules: Italy’s top court backed the idea that hotels and restaurants don’t have to serve free tap water, keeping bottled-water expectations alive for guests. Retail & Pricing Scrutiny: EasyJet is under investigation by Italy’s antitrust authority over alleged unfair baggage fees and unclear pricing on booking platforms. Food & Drink Consumer Trends: A wave of new menu ideas and “value” deals keeps rolling—plus more attention on how restaurants use spice to build repeat customers. Energy & Home Tech: Interviews and market outlooks keep pushing electrification at home (solar panels, batteries, EVs), while broader solar and data-center growth signals continued investment momentum. Regulation Tightens on Cannabis Foods: EU countries are cracking down on non-psychoactive cannabis edibles as CBD food rules tighten, threatening grey-market products.
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