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Hartford, Conn. – September 11, 2026 -- IVI RMA North America has partnered with Illume Fertility, adding the Connecticut-based provider's five clinics across Connecticut and New York to its regional network. The deal extends IVI RMA's existing Northeast footprint, which includes operations in Boston and New Jersey, into a more integrated multi-state fertility care corridor.

Illume brings nine board-certified specialists into the IVI RMA fold

Illume Fertility's clinical team consists of nine fertility specialists, each board-certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility as well as obstetrics and gynecology. The physicians hold fellowship training in fertility treatment, hormone regulation, and assisted conception.

Chicago/Leipzig – September 11, 2026 -- CME Group has agreed to take over the European Energy Exchange's dairy derivatives business, marking its first entry into the European dairy market and adding to a U.S. dairy franchise where volumes have risen 73% over five years.

EEX will phase out its dairy indices by the end of 2027

Under the agreement, EEX intends to transition the suite of indices underpinning its existing dairy futures contracts to CME Group before the end of 2027, including the European butter and skimmed milk powder indices. CME Group plans to launch its own European dairy indices, futures and options following the transition. EEX said dairy futures trading will remain available for existing listed maturities during the transition, with no immediate changes to the setup of the pan-European butter and WECI indices.

Laval – September 11, 2026 -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE: BHC)(TSX: BHC) and Belgian biotech YUN have expanded their strategic partnership to Mexico and additional EMEA markets, building on a 2025 launch in Poland.

Partnership adds five new markets across EMEA and Latin America

The collaboration has extended YUN's acne-prone and eczema-prone skincare lines into the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine and Bulgaria, alongside a fresh entry into Mexico. A further rollout in Kazakhstan is expected in October 2026.

Poland launch deepens into eczema care after 2025 acne debut

In Poland, Bausch Health broadened its dermatology portfolio with YUN's eczema-focused skincare, following last year's introduction of the company's probiotic-based acne-prone skin products.

Miami – September 11, 2026 -- Innovative Eyewear, Inc. (NASDAQ: LUCY; LUCYW) has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Directed Electronics to bring its Lucyd and Reebok smart eyewear lines to Australia and New Zealand.

Directed secures exclusive rights across two markets

Under the deal, Directed will be the sole distributor of Lucyd and Reebok smart eyewear products throughout Australia and New Zealand. Directed brings more than 20 years of experience commercializing consumer electronics and international brands in the region, operating across OEM, Telematics and Retail divisions with a primary distribution center at Melbourne Airport, Victoria, and additional operations in New Zealand.

Zurich – September 10, 2026 -- BEYOND Hospitality, the Official Hospitality provider for UEFA EURO 2028TM, has appointed CSTS Hospitality as its exclusive Sales Agent for Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan, opening a direct commercial channel into six key Asian markets ahead of the tournament.

Official hospitality sales open in September 2026 across six markets

UEFA EURO 2028TM runs from 9 June to 9 July 2028, featuring 24 national teams across 51 matches in nine venues across England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland. Official Hospitality Packages, available exclusively through BEYOND Hospitality and its appointed agents, go on sale in September 2026, with prices starting at £900 per person excluding VAT.

London and Dublin – September 10, 2026 -- ALP, the fastest-growing nicotine pouch brand in the United States, has been named Official Nicotine Pouch Partner of Matchroom Boxing, marking its first major commercial alliance in the UK and Ireland and a formal entry point into European expansion.

The agreement grants ALP exclusive category rights across three flagship Matchroom events this autumn, positioning the brand in front of what the company calls boxing's most engaged UK and Ireland audience.

Misano – September 10, 2026 -- Cycling brands evolve and ELITEWHEELS presented data-driven performance bike technology at the Italian Bike Festival (IBF) 2026, held September 4-6 at the Misano World Circuit, drawing media, distributors and professional riders to booth W3.

evolve highlights CIMA road and CIMA GR gravel platforms built on measurable performance data

evolve's product development centers on optimizing weight, stiffness, aerodynamics and handling characteristics, with the company signaling further category expansion beyond its current CIMA road and CIMA GR gravel lines.

ELITEWHEELS leverages 15 years of carbon wheel engineering validated in UCI competition

ELITEWHEELS positioned its lightweight, aerodynamic wheel systems as tested and used by professional UCI-level cyclists, underscoring reliability claims critical to competitive racing teams.

Misano, Italy – September 09, 2026 -- Cycling technology brands evolve and ELITEWHEELS showcased new performance bike platforms and carbon wheelsets at the Italian Bike Festival (IBF) 2026, held September 4-6 at the Misano World Circuit, occupying booth W3 throughout the three-day event.

evolve unveils data-driven CIMA road and gravel platforms

evolve presented its latest road bike developments built on a data-driven approach targeting weight, stiffness, aerodynamics and handling characteristics. The brand expanded its product portfolio with the CIMA road platform and the CIMA GR gravel platform, both engineered around measurable performance metrics and race-ready technology. evolve confirmed additional product categories are in development for future launches.

Liverpool – September 09, 2026 -- DELIVAN, the European-focused commercial vehicle brand backed by Chery Holding, will unveil its first production models at IAA Transportation 2026, following its global debut at the Birmingham Commercial Vehicle Show in April 2026. DELIVAN operates as a subsidiary of Chery Commercial Vehicle.

DELIVAN to reveal two fully electric production vans in different size classes

The two production vehicles represent distinct segments of DELIVAN's planned European lineup and are designed to address varied professional use cases. Four converted variants will accompany the base models, demonstrating the platform's adaptability for specialized applications.

Dallas – September 09, 2026 -- TGI Fridays has signed a development agreement with Devolli Group to build 10 restaurants across Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia, marking the American casual dining chain's first entry into the Balkans.

Devolli Group secures exclusive sub-franchise rights across three Balkan markets

Under the agreement, Devolli Group will develop the 10 units and holds exclusive rights to sub-franchise the TGI Fridays brand throughout the territory, creating a platform for further expansion across Southeast Europe.