AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoItalian Telecom Watch: Fastweb + Vodafone posted H1 2026 revenues of EUR 3.47bn, down 3.3% year on year, citing a shrinking customer base even as the post-acquisition transition stays “on track.” Grocery Price Signals: NIQ launched an EU5 FMCG Inflation Barometer covering Italy plus France, Germany, Spain and Great Britain, showing Italy at +0.6% (lowest among the group after France at -0.4%), with shoppers responding via promotions, switching and smaller baskets. Consumer Confidence & Inflation: Italy’s consumer and business confidence improved in July (Istat), while inflation eased to 2.8% in July, supporting a steadier demand mood heading into late summer. Retail & Lifestyle: A’ Bedding Design Awards 2026 opened calls for entries, while Growatt rolled out MINA, an all-in-one home energy storage system aimed at rooftop solar owners seeking backup and self-consumption. Travel Demand Context: Eurozone services rebounded in July, and the broader recovery backdrop matters for Italy’s tourism-heavy consumer spending.
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