Retail Safety & Recalls: Azuma Foods International recalled 545 cases of Tako Wasabi seasoned octopus 3-packs after undeclared fish raised allergy risks; Food Safety: Rich Products also pulled Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers over possible metal contamination, with FDA flagging distribution across 20+ states. Energy & Convenience Retail: Quebec’s energy drink ban for under-16s drew pushback from Canada’s convenience industry, which argues for education-first enforcement; Fuel Pricing Watch: California’s petroleum watchdog said Iran-driven shocks are widening gaps between branded and unbranded gas prices. Retail Expansion & Store Openings: Chick-fil-A confirmed its Zanesville, Ohio opening later in 2026; NIO opened its first NIO House in Greece as a community-style EV hub; Dining in Prime Retail Real Estate: a new Mediterranean-Japanese rooftop restaurant, Arla, is set to open in Chicago’s former Barneys space. Retail Finance & Markets: SpaceX’s record IPO fueled retail trading frenzy and tokenized-share access via Bybit, while retail investors also showed a rare three-day net selling streak in US stocks. Community Retail Policy: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania legalized ice cream truck vending (frozen dessert trucks) with licensing and set operating hours. Retail Growth Programs: Whole Foods launched applications for its LEAP mentorship program for emerging brands.