AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRetail Sales Watch: Costco said June sales rose 10.1% for the first half of 2026, with U.S. comparable sales up 7.6% and digitally enabled sales up 21.5%, led by foods and sundries. Tourism & Demand: A warm weekend forecast is already driving campsite bookings in eastern and north-eastern Iceland, with some sites nearing capacity. Trade & Quotas: Western fishing nations moved to sanction Russia after it boosted its 2026 North East Atlantic mackerel quota, escalating tensions over TAC and enforcement. Business Compliance: Icelandirect, a U.S. supplement manufacturer, earned SSCI certification after an SGS audit, aiming to strengthen access to major retail channels. Crypto Regulation: Revolut said its USDT delisting is limited to customers in the EEA and Switzerland under MiCA rules. Policy & Travel Tech: The UK rolled out mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation for visa-free visitors, adding a new pre-boarding step for many travellers. Nordic Business Ties: Nordic Visitor expanded its tailor-made itineraries by adding France, including self-drive routes and road-and-rail combinations.
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