Retail & Consumer Goods

Seoul – – October 07, 2026 -- Amorepacific secured two Top 10 Podium Award honors at the IFSCC Congress 2026 in Perth, Australia, for research applying deep learning and real-time sensing to skin aging prediction and sensory quantification.

Deep learning models predict heat-accelerated skin aging and ingredient efficacy

Researcher Eun-Jeong Choi of Amorepacific's R&I Center presented a study titled "Skin Aging in the Era of Global Boiling: Deep Learning-Guided Transcriptomic Signatures of Heat-Accelerated Aging," building on more than 20 years of heat-aging research. The work integrated transcriptomic analysis with deep learning to forecast skin aging progression, identify ingredients that restore age-related damage, and confirm their efficacy. The study was named a Top 10 Podium Fundamental Research Award honoree.

Sydney – October 07, 2026 -- First Graphene Limited has secured its first purchase order from US-based Flux Footwear, marking the Australian graphene producer's maiden commercial entry into the global sports shoe market, valued at more than US$150 billion.

Flux Footwear becomes third client to adopt PureGRAPH in growing footwear portfolio

Flux will incorporate First Graphene's PureGRAPH into its athletic and leisure footwear line, targeting strength and durability upgrades for the brand's Graphene XT performance gym shoes. PureGRAPH will progressively replace Flux's existing graphene formulations as production volumes increase, following recent joint development work between the two companies.

Pune, India – October 07, 2026 -- The global feminine hygiene products market was valued at USD 43.04 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 75.41 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 6.43% from 2026 to 2034, according to a new analysis by Maximize Market Research.

Asia Pacific commands over 45% of the global sanitary pads market

Asia Pacific remains the leading regional market, driven by India and China's large female populations, rising disposable incomes, and expanding e-commerce penetration. The region holds more than 45% share of the global sanitary pads segment in 2025, with urbanization and improving retail access in semi-urban areas further strengthening demand. North America and Europe continue to drive premium, organic, fragrance-free, and reusable product categories, while Middle East & Africa and South America are emerging growth markets as retail infrastructure and menstrual-health education improve.

Pune, India – October 07, 2026 -- The global smart refrigerator market will climb from USD 5.28 billion in 2025 to USD 14.30 billion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 11.7% between 2026 and 2034, according to a new analysis by Maximize Market Research.

North America leads while Asia Pacific posts fastest growth

North America holds the top regional position, driven by high smart-home penetration, strong consumer purchasing power, and established retail and e-commerce networks for connected appliances. Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest as urbanization, rising incomes, and expanding middle-class populations accelerate smart appliance adoption across China, Japan, South Korea, and India. Europe is advancing on strict energy-efficiency regulations, while the Middle East & Africa market is expanding through premium residential and hospitality construction.

Aventura, Fla. – October 07, 2026 -- Uni K Wax, the natural body-waxing franchise behind the proprietary Elasti K WaxTM formula, has named Christina Simeone as Vice President of Operations as the brand pushes into new markets.

Simeone takes over studio operations across nearly 40 open locations and 31 in development

Uni K Wax currently operates close to 40 open studios with 31 more in development across nine markets and seven states. Simeone will oversee studio operations, franchisee support, and operational execution nationwide, working directly with franchisees on unit-level performance and guest experience.

New VP brings decade-plus tenure at Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa

Simeone spent more than ten years as Director of Operations at Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa, managing activities aimed at improving franchise performance in the premium personal care sector.

New York – October 06, 2026 -- tm:rw has converted its 22,000 sq ft Times Square flagship into nine branded live-shopping studios, broadcasting a single unbroken livestream on TikTok Shop that lets viewers buy products in real time as they are demonstrated on the shop floor.

Nine studios host eleven partner brands in one continuous broadcast

The event, called tm:rw Studios, began at 6:30 PM ET with hosts and creators moving between studios dedicated to eleven brands: TDM, Whoop, HoverAir, Cozyla, Robosen, Amazon, Anker, Memomind, AEKE, Target Darts and SIQ. Each brand's products appeared on screen as they were demonstrated, with studio-exclusive drops, giveaways and deals available only while the stream was live. Creators and co-hosts included Nick Kosir, Maria Pratt and Pablo Velasco.

Bethesda, Md. – October 06, 2026 -- Simply Soles has opened affiliate partnerships to editorial and media publishers on the Impact network, offering 12% commission on sales of its three heritage footwear brands.

Publishers earn 12% commission with a 14-day cookie window

Qualified fashion editors, gift guide writers, shopping teams and style newsletters can now apply through Impact to feature Patricia Green, Paul Mayer Attitudes and ByPaige shoes, all handmade by artisans in Spain or Brazil. Tracking, reporting and payouts are managed through the Impact platform, and the program is structured as invite-to-apply, favoring editorial and content publishers over coupon sites to protect brand value and partner earnings.

Las Vegas – October 06, 2026 -- Georgia-Pacific Foodservice Solutions is exhibiting its Anchor Packaging brand at the 2026 NACS Show, running October 7-9 in Las Vegas, as convenience retailers push deeper into foodservice to capture profitability gains. Foodservice is now offered in more than 90% of U.S. convenience stores, according to the company, making packaging performance a direct lever for repeat customer visits.

Georges Mills, N.H. – – October 06, 2026 -- Dave Powers, former President and CEO of Deckers Brands, has joined footwear startup STOKE Shoes as an advisor and investor, bringing a track record that includes scaling HOKA into a billion-dollar-plus global brand.

Powers Led Deckers to Record $4.29 Billion Fiscal 2024 Revenue

Powers served as President and CEO of Deckers Brands from 2016 to 2024, part of nearly 13 years at the company. During his tenure, Deckers reported record fiscal 2024 revenue of $4.29 billion, with Powers credited for helping create more than $10 billion in shareholder value through brand, revenue and market-capitalization growth, including HOKA's rise from a niche running label to a major global franchise.

Girona – October 06, 2026 -- Online sports retailer TradeInn is expanding its logistics centre in Celrà to 50,000 square metres, a move the company ties directly to a strategic target of reaching €1.5 billion in revenue.

New racking system holds €170 million in stock ready for immediate shipment

The expanded facility will install 195 racks, each 60 metres long and 12 metres high, giving TradeInn capacity to store up to €170 million worth of inventory available for instant dispatch. The upgrade follows a decade of incremental automation at the site, which has grown from 12,000 m2 to its current footprint.