Leadership Shake-Up in CPG: General Mills tapped COO Dana McNabb to become CEO on Jan. 1, aiming to steady growth as private labels squeeze branded staples and costs rise. Retail & Logistics Pressure Points: ITF Group’s Retail Reality Check says returns, freight costs, and peak-season stress trace back to freight execution decisions, not just customer service. E-commerce Shipping Upgrades: Amazon will let sellers buy less-than-truckload labels for heavy and bulky shipments via Seller Central, plus plans for regional delivery pricing and faster local carrier options. Postal Delivery Boost: USPS and Amazon launched a same-day delivery pilot for afternoon-dropped Amazon packages, expanding customer delivery choices. AI for Operators: Quantum Rise launched QR/OnCall™, a monthly membership pairing AI execs with dedicated operators and expert support to pressure-test decisions. Warehouse Self-Service: PULPO WMS rolled out a merchant portal with live billing and in-platform support for 3PL customers. Consumer Safety & Chemicals: A CNN investigation reports nearly 93% of known plastic chemicals in everyday items pose high health risk. Sustainability & Materials: India recommended anti-dumping duties on PET film imports, while market reports keep pointing to growth in starch-based bioplastics and synthetic surfactants. Brand/Pop Culture: Jazwares and VANDYTHEPINK teamed up for a Squishmallows capsule launching Oct. 3 at ComplexCon.