AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMilan Tourism Boost: “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is already lifting footfall in the city’s key filming spots, with an 18% rise in international visitors and about 1.5 million expected tourists over the summer quarter, according to Confcommercio Milano. Digital Identity for SMEs: Italy is moving ahead with an “IT Wallet” framework to support the upcoming eIDAS rollout, a step that could speed up how businesses verify customers and handle services online. EV Battery Shift: A new wave of sodium-ion batteries is gaining traction in 2026 as a lower-cost option for city EVs and backup power, potentially opening cheaper supply chains for smaller fleet operators. Local Business Demand: Youth Discount Day saw over 100 participating businesses offer discounts to 16–35 year-olds, showing how targeted promos can drive repeat visits for small retailers and venues. Cross-border Payments: Western Union’s pending Intermex acquisition got NYDFS approval, while California’s DFPI asked for more review—watch this closely for any knock-on effects on fees and service availability.
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