AI in Small Business: MIT Technology Review says small operators are increasingly using AI as an “invisible office” to handle routine admin like scheduling and marketing, easing the staffing squeeze. Retail Crime & Supply Chain: A bread delivery vendor is accused of smuggling sports trading cards concealed on bread racks from Walmart, while a separate report highlights rising copper cable theft tied to higher metal prices and infrastructure demand. E-commerce Expansion: Amazon launched paid Prime in South Africa for under $4 a month, aiming to boost faster delivery and media content ahead of Prime Day. Travel Retail & Consumer Experience: Princess Juliana Airport hosted a community shopping night with promotions and entertainment, and Harding+ extended its cruise retail partnership with Princess Cruises through 2031. High Street & Store Openings: Zellers plans a slow national rollout into Ontario with new categories like food snacks and toys. Policy & Retail Hours: Pakistan revised business closing times under austerity rules, with shops and markets closing at 9pm and eateries until 11pm. Regional Retail Real Estate: Romania’s IMPACT Developer broke ground on ARIA Verdi in Bucharest with retail space as part of a EUR 501m mixed-use project.