AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGrocery Pricing Pressure: As consumers cut back, Rhode Island grocery shoppers are getting hit from every angle—higher food bills, reduced food stamp support, and rising costs—while retailers push price cuts, even as USDA expects overall food prices to rise in 2026. Retail Rules & Jobs: Rhode Island is also changing how people shop: the state’s new law limits grocery self-checkout lanes, requiring staffed checkouts and taking effect Jan. 1, 2027. Business Climate Watch: CNBC’s 2026 “Top States for Business” ranking puts Rhode Island at No. 48, citing weak infrastructure and affordability concerns. Public Transit Milestone: RIPTA is marking 60 years of service and highlighting initiatives like Wave to Work and Flex On Demand, aiming to improve mobility and long-term financial sustainability. Banking Leadership: Citizens Financial expanded President Brendan Coughlin’s oversight, further positioning him as the likely next CEO. Consumer Protection: Rhode Island’s attorney general-led push joins a multistate effort urging stronger FCC rules to curb illegal robocalls. Local Development: Providence’s East Side may redevelop another closed fire station—Rochambeau Avenue—into office space or apartments. Housing & Lending Expansion: Primary Residential Mortgage is expanding its East Coast presence with new loan officers and a broader Rhode Island/Massachusetts push.
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