AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Business Spotlight: Lewes Chamber backed Sussex Transport Care, a family-run non-emergency medical transport service offering door-through-door rides for ambulatory, wheelchair and stretcher patients. Turnaround & Jobs: Starbucks says it will cut 300 US corporate roles and close some regional offices as part of its restructuring, while keeping store-level baristas unaffected. Music Royalties Fight: Funk legend George Clinton is suing UMG Recordings for $1.1M+ in withheld royalties, alleging the label froze payments tied to a separate dispute. Trade Diplomacy: China’s commerce ministry says China-US consultations delivered preliminary progress, including tariff steps and plans for trade and investment councils. Energy & Risk: Libya’s state oil chief tells British officials the country is “open for business” as it pushes to unify and expand oil output. Weather Disruption: Jacksonville, Illinois businesses reported power outages after thunderstorms snapped utility poles. Corporate Appointments: Avenue Supermarts (DMart) names Nisha Pikle VP-Apparels to strengthen its private-label clothing push.
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