AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoItaly Consumer Confidence: Istat reports Italian consumer and business confidence improved in July, with inflation easing to 2.8% (provisional) and EU-harmonised CPI at 2.9% y/y—good news for shoppers watching prices. Retail & Brands: Amazon confirms a new Whole Foods store in East Naples, while Primark plans a major expansion with a new Naples store opening Sept. 1. Travel & Spending: Ferragosto is forecast to bring 17.5m tourists to Italy and about €9bn in direct spend, keeping hospitality and retail busy. Energy Costs: Italy cuts diesel fuel duty as the government looks to ease fuel-price pressure. Consumer Safety & Disruption: A strong quake (4.7) hit the Campi Flegrei area near Naples, injuring dozens and damaging buildings, with aftershocks continuing. Ports & Ethics: Italian campaigners and unions step up pressure over weapons shipments to Israel via Italian ports, including claims tied to Venice and container tracking.
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