Market Expansion

Burbank, Calif. – September 30, 2026 -- CJ 4DPLEX and Cinemark Holdings will add 20 new SCREENX auditoriums across the Americas, with 17 installations in the U.S. and three in South and Central America, the companies announced.

Six U.S. sites open in 2026, lifting Cinemark's domestic SCREENX count to 30

The rollout expands a partnership that began in 2022, with six of the new U.S. auditoriums scheduled to open in 2026. That timing brings Cinemark's total domestic SCREENX footprint to 30 locations ahead of the release of Avengers: Doomsday, and introduces the panoramic format to new U.S. states for the first time.

Washington, D.C. – September 30, 2026 -- Volo Sports has acquired recreational sports operators Fray and CLUBWAKA Miami, adding Phoenix and Jacksonville as new markets and deepening its footprint in Washington, D.C. and Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood.

Fray brings nearly 40,000 annual player registrations across three cities

Founded in 2009 as United Social Sports, Fray operates leagues in Washington, D.C. (over 20,000 player registrations annually), Phoenix (over 9,000) and Jacksonville (over 9,000). The deal marks Volo's first entry into Phoenix and Jacksonville and expands its existing D.C. presence into Virginia across the DMV region. Jacksonville leagues run in Murray Hill, Southside, The Beaches, Arlington, Downtown, San Marco, Springfield and Town Center; Phoenix operations span Arcadia, Avondale, Downtown Phoenix, Mesa, North Scottsdale, Scottsdale and Tempe.

Riyadh – September 30, 2026 -- Dar Global, the London-listed luxury developer, posted a 66% revenue increase to US$258.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from US$155.4 million in HY 2025.

Net profit more than doubles as margins widen across the portfolio

Gross profit climbed 85% to US$87.7 million, lifting margins to 34% from 31% a year earlier. EBITDA rose 73% to US$46.3 million, while net profit surged 149% to US$30.4 million from US$12.2 million, driven by revenue recognition on The Astera, Interiors by Aston Martin, and Neptune, Interiors by Mouawad.

Saitama, Japan – – September 30, 2026 -- The Saitama Prefectural Government has released a new promotional video and brochure targeting international buyers to expand exports of SAYAMA-CHA, one of Japan's three finest green teas.

Saitama Targets Global Buyers Under "Saitama's Finest Produce" Tagline

The prefecture is positioning SAYAMA-CHA for lifestyle and beverage companies abroad, using official media assets to build brand recognition in export markets. The campaign includes a YouTube video and a downloadable PDF brochure aimed at global trade audiences.

Sayama Hills' Extreme Climate Swings Drive Tea Quality

Grown 30 kilometers from central Tokyo, tea in the Sayama Hills region is shaped by temperature swings from 35 degrees Celsius in summer to near minus 10 degrees Celsius in winter. This variation produces thicker tea leaves and higher umami concentration in fresh sprouts, according to the prefecture.

Calgary, AB – September 28, 2026 -- High Tide Inc. placed No. 315 out of 375 companies on the 2026 Report on Business ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies, posting a verified three-year revenue growth rate of 66% between 2022 and 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA climbed 161% over the three-year measurement period

The cannabis retailer's Adjusted EBITDA, a non-IFRS financial measure, more than doubled during the period, underscoring a shift toward profitability alongside top-line expansion. Founder and CEO Raj Grover said the company built Canna Cabana into Canada's largest cannabis retail chain through disciplined execution and a focus on customer value.

Woburn, Mass. – – September 29, 2026 -- Cytrellis Biosystems, Inc. has signed a commercialization agreement with KoreAx Co. Ltd. to launch its ellacor skin-removal device in South Korea, marking the company's second international market entry of 2026 after Australia.

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety cleared ellacor in 2025

Ellacor is described as the first and only FDA-cleared, minimally invasive, in-office procedure that removes sagging skin without surgery or thermal energy. The device uses Micro-Coring technology and is approved for adults aged 22 and older with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.

Nashville – September 29, 2026 -- Innocan Pharma Corporation (CSE: INNO) (OTCQB: INNPF) will showcase its VALITIC skincare brand at Shoptalk Fall 2026, a retail industry event running September 29 through October 1 at Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Shoptalk Fall draws more than 3,500 retail executives to Nashville

The 2026 edition brings together over 3,500 industry leaders, including 1,300-plus retailer and consumer brand executives, under the theme "Retail Unplugged." Sessions center on strategies, technologies and consumer trends shaping the retail sector heading into 2027, spanning verticals from beauty and apparel to electronics and automotive.

Miami – September 29, 2026 -- KNOX Hydration has secured a five-year partnership to become the Official Functional Sports Beverage of the Miami HEAT, marking the brand's formal entry into the United States market.

KNOX enters the US market through an NBA franchise platform

The multi-year agreement gives KNOX access to one of the NBA's most recognized franchises as it launches its no-sugar, no-caffeine electrolyte beverage to American consumers. The beverage is formulated with electrolytes, amino acids, vitamins and minerals targeting hydration, replenishment and recovery.

Hartland, Wis. – September 29, 2026 -- Batteries Plus has signed a four-store development agreement with franchise owners Clint and Jolene Coates to expand into Lake County, Florida, with the first location opening in The Villages within the next year.

Franchisees plan four stores across Central Florida within six years

The agreement calls for four Batteries Plus locations to open across The Villages and surrounding communities north of Orlando over the next six years, according to the company. The Coates family is structuring the venture as a multi-generational business, with son Cayden Coates and son-in-law Paul Clement taking on day-to-day retail and commercial management while Clint and Jolene Coates focus on sales and development as additional stores launch.

Seoul – September 29, 2026 -- Daesang Corporation's Jongga brand generated approximately $48 million in kimchi exports in the first half of 2026, capturing 56% of Korea's total $86 million kimchi export volume for the period. The United States has overtaken Japan as Jongga's largest export market since 2023, cementing a shift in the company's global sales strategy toward North America.

Jongga's export revenue nearly tripled in eight years

Jongga's kimchi exports grew from approximately $32 million in 2017 to $90 million in 2025, according to company figures. The brand is now distributed in more than 90 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia, with U.S. distribution expanding beyond Korean grocery stores into mainstream retail channels across the western and central United States since 2019.