Retail & Consumer Goods Industry

Stockholm – September 21, 2026 --

Fredrik Rystedt, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Essity, has notified the company of his intention to retire during 2027, triggering an immediate search for his successor.

Rystedt exits after more than nine years steering Essity's finances

Rystedt has served as CFO and Executive Vice President at Essity for over nine years. He will remain in his current role until a successor is appointed and an orderly handover is completed, the company said.

Chino Hills, California – September 20, 2026 -- RITFIT, a U.S. home fitness equipment brand, has donated $150,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) under a one-year partnership running from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The contribution has already been received by BCRF and will fund research into breast cancer prevention and treatment.

Donation places RITFIT in BCRF's top-tier funder bracket

The $150,000 commitment places RITFIT among brands in BCRF's $100,000-plus annual donor tier, joining La Mer, Jo Malone London, Tom Ford Beauty, GNC and Bobbi Brown. RITFIT is now listed on BCRF's official partners page at bcrf.org/partners.

Sacramento, Calif. – September 20, 2026 -- NorCal Auto Group, a Potamkin Automotive Group company operating three Hyundai dealerships in the Sacramento region, has pushed its cumulative contributions to Hyundai Hope on Wheels past $4 million since the pediatric cancer research program launched in 1998.

Three dealerships raised $50,000, matched to $100,000 for UC Davis cancer center

Roseville Hyundai, Folsom Lake Hyundai and Elk Grove Hyundai contributed $50,000 directly to the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center earlier this year. Hyundai Hope on Wheels matched the gift, bringing the total donation to $100,000. The dealer group organized a check presentation marking the contribution at a Sacramento Republic FC match on May 2.

New York – September 20, 2026 -- Isla Porter LLC's Board of Managers has appointed co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Emily Arthur as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 18, 2026.

Arthur takes CEO title while retaining creative leadership role

Arthur will continue as Chief Creative Officer while assuming CEO duties, consolidating oversight of the custom cabinetry company's product design, manufacturing operations and business strategy under one executive.

Board cites Arthur's cross-functional command of sales, design and manufacturing

Independent board member Nancy Tsuei said the appointment recognizes what Arthur built the company around: making customizable cabinetry directly accessible to homeowners and designers without traditional industry friction. Tsuei said Arthur's grasp of sales, design, manufacturing and customer demand made her the clear choice to lead the company forward.

Wrexham – September 19, 2026 -- Wrexham AFC has named KNOX Hydration as its Official Hydration Partner under a new multi-year sponsorship, embedding the challenger beverage brand across the Club's men's and women's first teams and Academy.

KNOX secures naming rights to Wrexham's new training pavilion

Beyond product placement in training and performance environments, KNOX will serve as the naming rights partner for the Club's newly installed training pavilion, with further details to be announced. The brand's visibility will extend to team dugouts and dressing rooms at both the Racecourse Ground and The Rock.

Pittsburgh – September 19, 2026 -- A Canadian inventor from Chateauguay, QC, has filed a patent-pending design for the SPY SEAT, a seating attachment that lets anglers sit or lean while fishing from a paddleboard instead of standing.

Design eliminates the need to stand while paddleboard fishing

The SPY SEAT attaches to a paddleboard to give users a stable, comfortable seating position, freeing both hands for casting and reeling. The inventor said the goal was to add stability and support that standard paddleboards lack during fishing use.

Inventor submits design through InventHelp's Toronto office

The concept was developed and submitted through InventHelp's Toronto sales office. A working prototype and technical drawings have been produced and are available for review by interested parties.

Pittsburgh – – September 19, 2026 -- A Windsor, Ontario-based inventor has filed a patent-pending design for COOL SCREEN, a protective cover engineered to shield air conditioning units from weather exposure and debris clogs.

Design targets AC unit longevity and energy efficiency

The invention aims to reduce premature wear on outdoor AC units by blocking environmental debris that typically causes clogs and efficiency losses. By maintaining unobstructed airflow, the product could lower the energy costs tied to reduced compressor performance over time.

Product built for homeowner installation without technical expertise

COOL SCREEN features a durable construction designed for straightforward use, positioning it for the residential HVAC maintenance market. A prototype and technical drawings are available for review by interested manufacturers.

Miami – September 19, 2026 -- Boats Group has expanded eligibility for co-op reimbursement to dealers across six Malibu Boats Group brands, allowing them to recoup 50% of costs for platform membership and digital marketing solutions.

Six Malibu-owned brands gain co-op access to Boats Group marketing tools

The program, officially launched at the Cobalt Dealer Meeting last week, covers authorized dealers representing Malibu, Axis, Pathfinder, Cobia, Pursuit and Cobalt. Eligible dealers can now claim 50% co-op reimbursement through Malibu's existing dealer co-op program for Boats Group membership fees and qualifying digital marketing products, including New Boat Listings, Spotlight Listings, Homepage Hero advertising and Geo/Precision Targeting campaigns.

Guangzhou – September 19, 2026 -- DG Display Showcase is developing a new production base with a planned gross floor area exceeding 30,000 square meters to support larger and more complex international retail projects. The Guangzhou-based company, which specializes in customized display and retail space solutions, said the facility will integrate manufacturing, R&D, engineering and customer experience functions under one roof.

Founded in 1999, DG Display Showcase has completed more than 9,380 brand store projects worldwide and handles over 200 customized projects annually. Its team includes more than 180 engineering and craftsmanship professionals serving jewelry, watches, fragrance, luxury retail and museum display sectors.

Calgary, AB – September 19, 2026 -- Instappraise has integrated its cloud-based jewelry appraisal platform directly with Jewelers Mutual Group's insurance system, enabling real-time personal jewelry insurance quotes at the point of appraisal.

Integration eliminates separate steps for appraisal and insurance coverage

When an appraiser or retailer finalizes an appraisal document within Instappraise, the user can now request an instant insurance quote directly from Jewelers Mutual using the valuation data already entered. The platform emails the personalized quote from Jewelers Mutual to the client, who can then purchase a policy in a few steps.

Early-access rollout begins this month ahead of full-scale launch

The integration is currently available through an exclusive early-access program to select Instappraise users starting in September 2026, with a broader release planned later this year.