Retail & Consumer Goods Industry

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.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 24, 2026 -- The BHB GardenSummit convened for the eleventh time at the spoga+gafa trade fair in Cologne, bringing together senior executives and industry experts from across the garden retail and home improvement sector to assess market conditions and chart strategy for turbulent times. This year's event introduced a notable format change — shifting from the fair's final day to the second day — and closed with a joint garden party hosted by BHB and partner association IVG. The summit covered ground from hard sales data and consumer sentiment to brand management, staff development, and the documented mental health benefits of green space.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 18, 2026 -- Epta has introduced MyEpta, a multi-function digital platform designed to serve as a single access point for all technical data, asset management, and service resources across its refrigeration equipment. Debuted at EuroShop 2026, the platform sits at the centre of Epta's broader shift toward a 360-degree service model — one that combines hardware, software, qualified personnel, and consulting across the full lifecycle of a retail store. The move marks a deliberate repositioning: Epta is no longer presenting itself as a cabinet manufacturer, but as a Fully Integrated Solutions Provider. For retailers managing large installed bases of refrigeration equipment, the implications run from maintenance scheduling to in-store media monetisation.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING -- June 18, 2026 -- Epta has launched the Zenith line of positive vertical display cabinets, a refrigeration range built around four stated pillars: merchandising performance, sustainability, reliability, and digital services. First presented at EuroShop 2026 in Düsseldorf, the line is now commercially available across remote CO2 and integral propane configurations. Alongside the product launch, Epta introduced "Good Never Stops" as its updated value proposition — framing the company's commercial direction around long-term integrity, reliability, and continuous improvement. For grocery retailers, the Zenith lineup targets the fresh department as a direct driver of store identity and customer loyalty.