In the latest FI Fast Break news podcast, we examine the hype surrounding Amazon Prime Day, as the retail giant launches the sales event earlier than ever.
In other news, U.S. economic anxiety is rising further and further up the income ladder. In a new poll, 40% of Americans who identify as upper class or upper middle class said they haven’t saved enough to retire comfortably; however, the same percentage said their financial security is where they thought it would be at this point in life, reported The Wall Street Journal. Full Story (Sub. Req.)
Elsewhere, there are now 15 confirmed cases of the New World screwworm in the U.S. The USDA announced three new cases of the parasitic fly in Texas, including one lamb and two calves, reported MEAT+POULTRY. Full Story
Domino’s Pizza has named current COO and U.S. president Joe Jordan as CEO following the retirement of current CEO Russell Weiner on Oct. 1, reported Yahoo! Finance. Full Story
And lastly, PwC’s 2026 outlook revealed that CPG dealmaking is on the rise as F&B companies chase wellness. Meanwhile, inflation pressures, processed food scrutiny, and portfolio shakeups put legacy snacks and sugary beverages under the microscope. FI Focus
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