Retail Expansion & Franchising: Wax It All has joined The Pampered Peach franchise system in Rochester, New York, keeping the same team while adding Pampered Peach waxing techniques plus luxury skincare and retail products. Supply Chain & Fashion: Far Logistics co-led by former M&S fashion chief Richard Price has launched Far Retail Fashion to manage garments earlier in the supply chain, aiming to protect margins and cut emergency airfreight. Food Labeling & Health: Abu Dhabi’s Nutri-Mark initiative rolls out front-of-pack nutrition labeling with a focus on helping shoppers compare products at the moment of purchase. Fresh Food Packaging: Demi Co. and other suppliers are pushing SAP-based absorbent pads to manage moisture and purge in meat, seafood, and produce packaging. Retail Sales Momentum (UK): BRC-KPMG reports May retail sales rose 3.7% year on year, led by food (+3.9%) and stronger online non-food (+10.6%). Travel Retail Tech: WHSmith and SOLUM are deploying electronic shelf labels across WHSmith’s UK travel estate, starting with Heathrow flagship stores. Consumer Finance Politics: The CFPB is probing smaller nonprofit lenders and issued guidance that could affect access to mortgages and credit cards, while also inviting complaints about being “de-banked.” Retail Market Signals: Barbeques Galore will close 62 stores after a rescue deal failed, ending an iconic Australian retailer’s operations.