AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoAI in Banking: Morgan Stanley says AI is more likely to cut European bank costs than crush revenue, projecting 10%+ headcount reductions over five years and structural gains in cost-to-income ratios. Fashion Resale: Zalando is partnering with Vestiaire Collective to bring verified pre-owned luxury to Zalando’s Pre-owned category across 14 European markets. Logistics Tech in Belgium: PostNL is rolling out Datalogic Memor 35 handhelds to keep parcel operations running smoothly as older devices hit end-of-life. Warehouse Automation: Dematic and Alheembouw are building an NMBS logistics centre in Mechelen with a high-bay warehouse and AutoStore system for railway spares. EU Consumer Enforcement: The European Commission fined Temu €200m over illegal products, including unsafe baby toys and defective chargers. Maritime Decarbonisation: IMO approved new safety guidelines for ammonia-fuelled gas carriers, with Belgian FPS Mobility and EXMAR among partners. Energy Storage Push in Belgium: Engie and NHOA Energy are constructing a 320 MWh battery in Belgium, adding to the country’s grid flexibility build-out. Cocoa Volatility Response: Cargill is expanding cocoa-free chocolate options (NextCoa) as the industry looks for alternatives amid supply swings.
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