AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRetail Food & Beverage Growth: Circana says U.S. retail food and beverage sales rose 2.2% in H1 2026, with volume flat and price/mix up 2.3%, projecting 2–3% growth in 2027 as shoppers “recalibrate” spending and lean on digital/AI-assisted buying. On-the-Ground Hospitality Demand: Salem, Oregon is adding 221 hotel rooms via two new properties (Everhome Suites and SpringHill Suites) to ease capacity constraints that push visitors into nearby towns—boosting local shopping and dining. Tourism Spending Lift: Tees Valley tourism hit a “superb” record with visitor numbers up 4% to 21.3 million and spending up to £1.1bn; food and drink drove £510m (45% of spend). Airport Loyalty Push: Adani One’s Adani Rewards app hit 5 million members in 10 months, letting travelers earn and redeem points on shopping and food & beverage across AAHL-managed airports. Bourbon Experience: Buffalo Trace is launching “Camp Buffalo Trace,” a bourbon-themed summer camp for 21+ guests with tastings, workshops, and on-site glamping. Beer & Coffee Culture: A Superior Taste Awards panel of 250+ chefs and sommeliers named top coffees worldwide, underscoring continued consumer interest in specialty brews.
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