AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEthics vs. scale shock: Everlane shoppers are rattled by reports that the brand is being sold to Shein in a $100M deal meant to clear Everlane’s $90M debt—an abrupt values test for a company built on “radical transparency,” with no official confirmation yet. Africa banking momentum: Equity Bank says it’s targeting 100M customers and expansion into 15 African countries by 2030 after Q1 profit jumped 24%, with digital channels and regional subsidiaries driving growth. Fintech payments go physical: Bizum is rolling into Spanish shops and restaurants, aiming for broad availability across its 31M+ users by end-2026. SME support gets practical: talabat launches “talabat grow” in Kuwait, a six-month mentorship program for SME restaurant operators. Policy and cost pressure: Zimbabwe’s ZiG facility sits largely unused (only a small slice drawn), while New Mexico’s study finds $512M in state tax credits didn’t boost revenues. Local business spotlight: A Widnes deli marks 15 years serving the community, leaning on partnerships with other small suppliers.
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