AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRetail Expansion: Lidl is back in the spotlight in Ireland, with plans lodged for a new discount store in Monksland, South Roscommon—2,358 sq m of retail plus a 145.8 sq m café/restaurant, parking, cycle stands and new access points, after a similar greenfield bid was rejected in 2023. Food & Drink Trade: Plant-based innovation is set to take center stage at Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2026 (May 26–30 in Thailand), with the show positioning itself as a major sourcing and tasting hub for the full F&B value chain. M&A Watch: Uber has offered €33 per share for Germany’s Delivery Hero, valuing it around €10bn, but investors want €40+ and the board is weighing options including splitting assets. Tech & Privacy: German researchers say ordinary Wi‑Fi could identify people with near-perfect accuracy, raising fresh surveillance concerns. Travel & Culture: Sail Boston’s Tall Ships return this July with 60+ vessels, including a German contingent, and free public access.
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