AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoConsumer Tech: Germany’s Sennheiser is pitching its Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds with improved sound, smarter features and replaceable batteries. Everyday Prices: A reported technical error sent cigarette prices up by as much as €4 a pack overnight, as separately approved tobacco-tax increases point to further rises. Germany has also set a start date for a sugary-drink tax, adding pressure on beverage makers to review prices and products. Cars: Volkswagen is recalling nearly 73,000 electric vehicles over faulty batteries; ID.4 owners have been told to limit charging to 80% pending a fix. Shopping: AliExpress is expanding its YouTube shopping partnership to Germany, adding another route from video browsing to buying. Household Costs: German fuel prices are rising, while a reported 57% jump in wholesale electricity prices threatens to lift winter bills. Retail: Germany’s competition regulator has conditionally cleared Rewe’s purchase of 38 Tegut stores, reshaping the supermarket landscape.
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