Retail & Consumer Goods Industry

HANGZHOU – September 04, 2026 -- A documentary series tracking China's cross-border e-commerce sector has drawn more than 8.35 million views on international platforms since its July premiere, according to the Hangzhou International Communication Center, which produced the series with the Hangzhou cross-border e-commerce pilot zone.

The series, titled "Cross-Border E-Commerce: Stories from China," documents how exporters are shifting from product-only sales toward narrative-driven marketing to reach overseas buyers.

Hangzhou's e-commerce trade volume rose 1,266-fold since 2015

The city's cross-border e-commerce trade volume has multiplied 1,266 times since 2015, while the number of registered sellers grew from 200 to more than 65,000 over the same period, the center said.

NEW YORK – September 04, 2026 -- Influencer Advantage has surpassed 75,000 creator partnerships activated each month, as brands shift toward large-scale, data-driven creator marketing over one-off influencer deals.

Creator Marketplace grows to 400,000 profiles supporting $850 million in annual ad spend

The company's proprietary Creator Marketplace now includes more than 400,000 creators and produces over 200,000 performance creative assets each month. Influencer Advantage manages more than $850 million in annual advertising spend across a portfolio of over 700 active brands.

NEW YORK – September 04, 2026 -- Haut.AI has commercially launched Hair Analysis, an AI-powered hair assessment tool that converts a smartphone selfie and short questionnaire into personalized haircare product recommendations for beauty brands and retailers worldwide.

Technology evaluates six visible hair traits in under one minute

The tool combines computer-vision analysis of hair curvature, density, volume, frizz level, color and color uniformity with consumer-reported routine and concern data. The full assessment takes less than one minute to complete via smartphone.

Platform maps recommendations across 19 concerns and 12 product categories

Resulting hair profiles are matched to products addressing 19 concerns, including dryness, hair loss, chemical damage, dandruff and oily scalp, spanning 12 categories from shampoos and conditioners to masks, oils and styling products.

Cologne – September 04, 2026 -- Two-thirds of German manufacturers of durable consumer goods plan further price increases despite a sharply deteriorating market outlook, according to the Simon-Kucher Business Health Study released in Cologne.

Three-quarters of manufacturers have already raised prices, yet 67% plan more hikes

The survey of 106 decision-makers at manufacturers and brand owners of home electronics, furniture, home textiles and toys in Germany found that 75% have already increased prices over the past 12 months. Despite weak demand, 67% intend to raise prices further, and one in four plans increases above 5%. Only 22% believe the pricing window has closed.

TOKYO – September 04, 2026 -- Gurunavi, Inc. will operate a dedicated pavilion, "JAPAN WOOD x CRAFTSMANSHIP," at MAISON & OBJET PARIS 2026, running September 10-14 at Paris Nord Villepinte, showcasing over 40 Japanese wood products alongside live craft demonstrations aimed at driving decarbonization and ESG-linked procurement in European markets.

Herzliya, Israel – September 04, 2026 -- Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (OTCQB: INNPF) reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of US$5.25 million (CAD 7.3 million), a 25.06% decline from US$7.01 million in the same period last year, as shifting U.S. customs and tariff policy under the Trump administration disrupted sales.

Gross margin holds above 90% despite revenue drop

Gross profit fell 23.0% to US$4.769 million, but gross margin remained elevated at 90.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, up from 88.4% a year earlier. The company attributed the resilience to its direct-to-consumer model and disciplined cost structure at consumer wellness subsidiary B.I. Sky Global Ltd., which it owns 60%.

Helsinki – September 03, 2026 -- Helsinki will host two major design events in close succession this year, with Helsinki Design Week running 28 August to 6 September 2026 and Habitare, the Nordic region's leading furniture and interior fair, taking place 2-6 September 2026 at Messukeskus, the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre.

Helsinki Design Week ranks as the largest design and architecture festival in the Nordics

The festival spreads across studios, cultural institutions and public spaces citywide under the 2026 theme 'The Oncoming Other,' focused on encounters between people, ideas and places. Habitare runs its Messukeskus program alongside city-centre showrooms under the theme 'Plot Twists,' emphasizing unpredictability and shifts in direction as design drivers.

Hangzhou – September 03, 2026 -- A documentary series chronicling China's cross-border e-commerce sector has drawn more than 8.35 million views on international platforms since its July release, according to producer Hangzhou International Communication Center. The series, Cross-Border E-Commerce: Stories from China, was made in partnership with the China (Hangzhou) Cross-border E-commerce Comprehensive Pilot Area.

Rotating chair sells 80,000 units in two months after 14-million-view viral video

The documentary profiles a rotating chair brand that moved 80,000 units within two months of a short video reaching 14 million views. The company's supply chain delivers 90% of U.S. orders within two days, according to the film.

Dublin -- September 01, 2026 -- Half of 152 European merchants surveyed by Temu said they expanded production capacity or hired new staff since joining the e-commerce platform, according to the Temu Small Business Insights Report 2026.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 25, 2026 -- Koelnmesse Italia has entered into a partnership with MADE4DIY to integrate BricoNight, the Italian DIY and home improvement sector's established evening networking event, into the International Hardware Fair Italy platform. The agreement covers BricoNight at the May 2027 edition of the fair in Bergamo as well as the two subsequent editions in 2029 and 2031. Under the arrangement, organizers will implement a structured incoming programme to bring delegations of international buyers to the event. The partnership follows a separate collaboration between Koelnmesse Italia and Collins for Buyer Point, consolidating the fair's position as the primary professional platform for the hardware and technical DIY sector in Italy.