Retail & Consumer Goods

Greenville, N.C. – September 08, 2026 -- Replay Sports Cards, the first national franchise dedicated exclusively to the sports card hobby, has signed a franchise agreement with father-son duo Jim and Jake Whitehurst to open a location in Greenville, North Carolina, before the end of 2026.

Deal marks Replay's return to its home state's eastern half

Replay was founded in North Carolina and built its early presence in Charlotte before expanding nationally to a current footprint of three shops across the U.S. The Greenville agreement extends that footprint into eastern North Carolina, linking regional collector communities that Jake Whitehurst says currently lack a central hub.

New York – September 08, 2026 -- Uniqode, a QR Code platform ranked highest on G2, has launched Uniqode Insights, a tool that connects dynamic QR Code scans to purchases, registrations and other conversions.

Marketers struggle to prove QR Code campaign impact despite positive results

98% of marketers report that physical QR Code campaigns have a positive impact on their marketing efforts, yet the link between scans and conversions is often unclear, making it difficult to demonstrate campaign return on investment.

Insights tracks the full journey from scan to purchase across placements

The tool identifies which QR Code placements generate conversions and revenue, and pinpoints where prospects drop off between scanning and completing a transaction. It also identifies high-intent and returning scanners by linking engagement activity across multiple sessions.

Hong Kong – September 08, 2026 -- MEGA SHOW Hong Kong will host its 33rd edition at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 20–23 and 27–29 October 2026, organized by COMASIA LIMITED, with more than 3,000 export-ready exhibitors confirmed from over 25 countries and regions.

Exhibitors span 25-plus markets across Asia's manufacturing hubs

Suppliers from Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam will showcase new product lines in gifts and premiums, home and kitchen goods, Christmas and festive supplies, toys and baby products, stationery and office supplies, travel and sporting goods, and lifestyle categories.

Irvine, Calif. – September 08, 2026 -- Blue Compass RV has acquired Brown's RV Superstore in McBee, South Carolina, expanding its Carolinas footprint to 13 dealerships in a deal brokered by Performance Brokerage Services.

Family-owned dealership changes hands after nearly four decades

Founded in 1986, Brown's RV Superstore operated as a family business for close to 40 years on a 12-acre site with 31,000 square feet of retail and service space, including 20 enclosed service bays. The dealership carried new and pre-owned RVs from Jayco, Grand Design, and Brinkley. Barry Brown of the Brown family confirmed the sale, crediting Jesse Stopnitzky of Performance Brokerage Services as exclusive sell-side advisor.

HANGZHOU – September 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 06, 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 September 06, 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%.