Retail Real Estate & Expansion: Grow Hays says a new shopping center north of Home Depot could bring four national retailers to Hays, Kansas, with an estimated $14m in annual sales and about $759k in combined sales/property tax impact. SME Tech Support: Currys Business opened a new “hub” in Durham to help small firms with POS, laptops, connectivity, leasing and flexible credit as costs stay high. Urban Retail Strategy: Shreveport and its Downtown Development Authority launched a public survey to shape a five-year downtown retail plan tied to recent private investment momentum. Retail Meets AI Experiences: Miko teamed with D’Art to create immersive, interactive AI product experiences across Hamleys India stores—built to scale to 125+ locations. Pricing Politics: A new pushback wave is targeting dynamic grocery pricing and electronic shelf labels, with lawmakers arguing it can feel unfair to shoppers. Fashion Deal Watch: Frasers launched a voluntary takeover bid for Hugo Boss at €38/share, valuing the brand at about €2.67bn. IPO Sentiment: Data firm Adanos says retail chatter around SpaceX’s record IPO is turning more skeptical even as financial media stays bullish. Father’s Day Spending: PwC research finds experiences and subscriptions are rising, but most shoppers still plan physical gifts and store visits.