AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUltra-Fast Fashion Crackdown: France will start charging a new fee on “ultra-fast fashion” items sold by Asian e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu, with levies rising from 50 cents for underwear in 2026 to up to €19.50 per item by 2030, aiming to curb environmental and economic damage. Corporate Moves: Inventiva appointed Chris Benecchi as COO as it heads toward Q4 2026 Phase 3 topline results for lanifibranor, with a potential 2028 U.S. launch. Biotech Expansion: Hims & Hers is rolling out branded GLP-1 weight-loss and men’s health treatments in Australia after acquiring Eucalyptus/Pilot earlier this year. Defense & Industry: France will supply Sweden with four modern frigates under a €4.3bn deal, while Quickparts is adding 12 Stratasys NEO systems to expand space and defense production capacity across the U.S., France, Italy and the U.K. Macroeconomic Backdrop: IATA said global air passenger demand rose just 0.2% in July, with uneven regional performance.
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