AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSpanish Retail Watch: Retail trade sales in Spain grew just 0.3% year-on-year in April, the weakest pace in the long run of positive months, with a 1.5% drop vs March after seasonal adjustments—good news for shoppers, but a sign of pressure on consumer demand. SME Productivity Boost: A new Adecco/CEU San Pablo study says 86.6% of Spanish SMEs already see productivity gains from AI, citing faster processing, better resource use, and fewer errors. Consumer Tech & Payments: Bank of Spain warns Bizum users about a common payment mistake, while Klarna partners with Arrive/EasyPark so drivers can pay for parking via Klarna in 15 markets. EV Charging Convenience: Volvo says its EV drivers will soon use Tesla Superchargers from the Volvo app (no separate Tesla app needed) across 29 European countries. Local Enforcement: Guardia Civil in Gran Canaria seized 3,492 bottles of illegal alcohol worth €44,000+ over missing tax seals and label fraud. Energy Shock: Iran-related Strait of Hormuz disruption is pushing oil supply fears back into focus, with knock-on risks for fuel and prices.
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