Retail & Consumer Goods

Bonn, Germany – September 14, 2026 – GS1 Germany is preparing to host ECR iN MOTiON, the central business-to-business convention for the consumer goods industry, scheduled for September 16 and 17, 2026, at the World Conference Center in Bonn. This expansive industry gathering will unite manufacturers, retailers, and logistics service providers to tackle pressing market dynamics, align supply and demand strategies, and drive operational efficiency across the entire value chain.

Riyadh – – September 14, 2026 -- LG Electronics closed its four-part branded entertainment series 'Life's Good Wayyak' with more than 92 million combined impressions across MBC1, MBC Shahid and social media in Saudi Arabia, marking a strong debut for the format produced with MBC Media Solutions (MMS).

Series ranks in top half of MBC1's summer slate with 921,132 unique viewers

On linear television, the show reached 921,132 unique viewers, equal to 8.28% of the measured Arab 15+ audience universe during the campaign window. It placed #26 out of 52 programmes by rating and #21 out of 52 by unique reach on MBC1, with reach running 25% above the channel's slate median. Across 12 airings, the series held a 74.7% completion rate and an average time viewed of 43 minutes, while episode four delivered the season's highest first-run reach at 157,457 viewers.

Atlanta – September 14, 2026 -- Apparel brand Comfrt attracted more than 2.3 times its projected number of college athlete participants in a recent marketing campaign run through NIL Club, the largest team-based NIL platform in college sports, reaching capacity faster than either company anticipated.

Athletes signed up faster than Comfrt or NIL Club forecast, filling the campaign ahead of schedule

Participating athletes selected a Comfrt hoodie and sweatpants set, produced an Instagram Reel depicting a real moment from their day, and received reimbursement for the apparel plus a 10 percent commission on every sale generated by their content.

Carlsbad, Calif. – September 14, 2026 -- NAMM has opened registration for The 2027 NAMM Show, a five-day gathering expected to draw more than 60,000 industry professionals from 122 countries and representing $9.8 billion in buying power. The event runs January 26–30, 2027, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Exhibition floors open for three days of product launches and business meetings

The main show floors will be open January 28–30, offering brand experiences, product demonstrations and creator engagement across the global music products sector. Education sessions, professional development programming, networking events and industry gatherings begin two days earlier, on Tuesday, January 26.

Los Angeles – September 14, 2026 -- BLAZE has launched the BLAZE E-Commerce API, a headless commerce solution giving licensed cannabis dispensaries and multi-state operators full creative and technical control over their online storefronts while retaining compliance, inventory, and payment infrastructure required in regulated retail.

API grants developers full access to product, cart, order, and compliance data

The BLAZE E-Commerce API allows teams to build fully custom websites or in-store kiosks. It connects natively with BLAZE Retail POS, syncing inventory, pricing, and order data between a dispensary's physical and digital storefronts with minimal maintenance.

London – September 13, 2026 -- Pick n Pay Clothing has won the 'Excellence in Customer Loyalty – South Africa' title at the Global Brand Awards 2026, an accolade organised by UK-based Global Brands Magazine.

Retailer's 421-store network drives recognition for affordable fashion strategy

The award recognises Pick n Pay Clothing's transformation from a supermarket clothing category into one of South Africa's leading apparel retailers, now operating more than 421 stores across multiple retail formats. The brand has expanded its digital footprint through online channels and the Pick n Pay asap! platform, positioning itself under the tagline 'Great value. Good living.'

Beijing – September 13, 2026 -- Chinese jewellery brand Laopu Gold outsold the jewellery division of Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont Group in the Chinese market in 2025, a milestone that has drawn scrutiny from European luxury researchers.

Laopu Gold ranks first globally in store sales efficiency

Industry data cited by Professor Stéphane JG Girod of IMD business school shows Laopu Gold ranked first globally among luxury brands in both single-store sales efficiency and floor-area efficiency in 2025 and from January to June 2026. Within the jewellery category, its per-store performance was several times higher than that of other international jewellery brands. The company is currently the only Chinese brand present in the high jewellery segment of the luxury market.

NEW YORK – September 13, 2026 -- Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE: GIL) following allegations that the apparel maker issued materially misleading information to investors.

Short seller report triggers 18.7% share drop on September 13, 2026

The inquiry centers on a September 13, 2026 Investing.com article reporting that Gildan Activewear shares fell after Jehoshaphat Research released a short report disclosing a short position in the Canadian manufacturer. The research firm alleged that Gildan's organic growth has been negative for years despite reported revenue growth, claiming the underlying decline was obscured through financial engineering. On that news, Gildan Activewear's NYSE-listed shares dropped 18.7% in a single session.

Houston – September 13, 2026 -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) has priced $1.25 billion in senior unsecured notes to fund its acquisition of Hennessy Automobile Companies' dealership assets and real estate.

Group 1 splits offering into two tranches maturing in 2032 and 2035

The Fortune 250 automotive retailer priced $625.0 million of 6.250% senior unsecured notes due 2032 and $625.0 million of 6.625% senior unsecured notes due 2035. The private placement, sold under Rule 144A and Regulation S exemptions, is expected to close on September 13, 2026, subject to customary conditions.

Mooresville, N.C. – September 13, 2026 -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) confirmed that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marvin R. Ellison will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference.

Lowe's CEO to address investors at major retail industry event

The appearance places Ellison in front of institutional investors and analysts tracking the home improvement retail sector at a closely watched Wall Street gathering.

Announcement follows fiscal 2025 sales exceeding $86 billion

Lowe's, a FORTUNE 100 company, reported more than $86 billion in total sales for fiscal 2025. The company operates over 1,750 stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers with approximately 300,000 associates.