Retail & Consumer Goods Industry

Perth – September 27, 2026 -- PECHOIN, a Chinese skincare brand, is marking its 10th consecutive year of participation at the Congress of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC), presenting new research on Asian skin at what is widely regarded as the cosmetics industry's top scientific forum.

PECHOIN has won seven IFSCC international scientific awards over nine years

The brand became the first IFSCC Gold Member in China and has been recognized three times as the only Gold-level partner in Asia. Over the past decade, PECHOIN has submitted nearly 200 research papers to IFSCC Congresses, with close to 100 accepted. It is also the first Chinese brand to receive the IFSCC Young Scientist Award, doing so three times.

Seoul, South Korea – September 27, 2026 -- RIMAN, the South Korean beauty and wellness direct-selling company, has expanded to 22 global markets after launching operations in France, Germany and Romania on September 9, followed by Ecuador on September 15.

European footprint grows to seven markets across the region

The three new European launches bring RIMAN's regional presence to seven markets, joining the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain and Italy. RIMAN's European operations are headquartered in London, where the company runs business training, tools and events for independent Planners. Multilingual customer service and logistics support are based in the United Kingdom and Germany.

Seoul – September 27, 2026 -- South Korean premium pet mobility company SEEKOUT is expanding beyond its established Japan export business into North America and Europe, targeting global B2B buyers through overseas trade shows planned for the first half of 2027.

SEEKOUT leverages Japan export track record to enter Western markets

The company built its export foundation by shipping premium pet strollers directly to Japan, a market noted for stringent product quality standards. SEEKOUT is now using that experience as the basis for entering North American and European distribution channels.

New York – September 25, 2026 -- Meiyume has signed a distribution agreement with Pinard Beauty Pack, a European bottle manufacturer for the beauty industry, granting Meiyume rights to distribute Pinard's packaging solutions across the US market.

Meiyume gains a new route into the US prestige beauty ecosystem

The deal pairs Pinard Beauty Pack's bottle manufacturing expertise for the beauty and dermocosmetics sectors with Meiyume's existing US market presence and global sourcing network. Meiyume said the collaboration extends beyond a standard distribution arrangement, combining complementary manufacturing and market-access capabilities to give US beauty brands a broader packaging portfolio and a faster path from development to launch.

Tampa – September 25, 2026 -- Big Dan's Car Wash has signed a multi-year deal to become the Official Car Wash of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, deepening its footprint in a market it entered four years ago.

Big Dan's expands Florida presence through NFL partnership

The express car wash chain, which operates 30+ locations across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee, will activate the sponsorship across marketing platforms and in-person at its Tampa Bay locations. Jay Shadday, President of Big Dan's Car Wash, said the company entered the deal recognizing the Buccaneers' community influence in the region.

San Francisco – September 25, 2026 -- COCOLAB®, the oral wellness brand behind Cocofloss®, has appointed Gayle Tait as Chief Executive Officer, effective Aug. 31, 2026, following three-year revenue growth of nearly 200%.

COCOLAB lands on Inc. 5000 list amid national retail expansion

The company secured a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies and expanded distribution through Target and Walmart.com. Cocofloss® has won four Allure Best of Beauty Awards, including Best Floss in 2026, which the company states makes it the most-awarded dental floss on the market.

New York City – September 25, 2026 -- Babylist opened a 20,000-square-foot showroom in New York City, featuring dedicated stroller test tracks, a Volvo vehicle for hands-on car seat installation practice, and a 600-square-foot model apartment where parents can test how baby gear fits into real living spaces.

Babylist targets the full early-parenting journey with an experiential retail format

The company said the showroom was built to let expecting and new parents interact with products across the entire early parenting journey rather than browse static displays. Chief Marketing and Experience Officer Jill Cress discussed the New York City site selection during an appearance on NYSE Live.

Los Angeles – September 24, 2026 -- Young consumers trust artificial intelligence for everyday use but not for advice, according to a new industry report that has reshaped how retail and consumer brands are approaching Gen Z engagement.

Pacsun's 2026 Youth Report, developed with GlobalData, found that influencers never exceed an 11% trust share in any category tested among young consumers. Artificial intelligence shows an even starker gap between adoption and credibility: 85% of young people use AI, yet only 2% trust it for fashion advice and 5% for financial advice. The research instead points to family and friends as the primary trusted sources for this demographic.

San Antonio – September 24, 2026 -- Sixty-three percent of in-market vehicle shoppers say they will definitely or probably use AI during their next vehicle purchase, while only 29% of dealers report actively adjusting for AI-powered search, according to Cox Automotive's Q2 2026 AI in Auto Retail Tracker. The survey, fielded in May 2026, polled 483 franchise and independent dealership decision-makers and 1,502 consumers planning a vehicle purchase within 12 months.

AI tools now rival automotive websites as a research channel

Cox Automotive found 36% of shoppers now use AI tools for vehicle research, nearly matching the 38% who rely on automotive-specific websites. Among AI users, 26% ask AI to generate questions for dealers and 24% say it makes them feel more prepared for dealership visits, while only 17% cite avoiding dealership staff as a benefit -- indicating AI use is largely preparatory rather than a replacement for dealer interaction.

Los Angeles – September 24, 2026 -- NO CAP! Soda Pop has become the No. 1 modern soda brand by both dollar sales and units sold at a national convenience retailer operating more than 2,000 stores, according to the retailer's latest 12-week SPINS data.

Brand overtakes Poppi and Olipop within six months of shelf entry

The ranking arrives less than six months after NO CAP! entered the chain, placing it ahead of modern soda rivals Poppi and Olipop at the retailer. NO CAP! also ranked No. 8 among all carbonated soft drink brands across the same network.

Co-founder cites capital disadvantage against larger rivals

"To become the No. 1 modern soda with this retail partner less than six months after hitting shelves is a huge moment for us," said Vinny Wilson, co-founder of NO CAP! Soda Pop. He noted the brand competed against companies with significantly more capital, distribution and years in the market.