Trade & Pricing: India-UK CETA came into force, with early expectations of cheaper premium imports for Indian shoppers (think Scotch whisky, cars, cosmetics, chocolates) while giving Indian exporters broader access to the UK market. Retail & Consumer Goods: Bath & Body Works opened its first Brazil store and digital site in São Paulo, betting on growing fragrance and self-care demand. Manufacturing & Supply Chain Tech: TCS launched a Gemini Experience Centre in Kolkata to help retail and consumer packaged goods firms co-create and scale AI agents for store ops, supply chain, and customer service. Warehousing Automation: Swisslog rebranded its monorail pallet system as FastMove, pitching higher throughput and easier modernization for intralogistics. Sustainability Packaging: PureCycle and Mitsui teamed up to move recycled polypropylene-based materials into Japan’s flexible packaging market, targeting a formal commercial agreement in 2027. Safety & Regulation: U.S. regulators are pushing new lithium-ion battery safety rules for micromobility, as e-bikes and e-scooters keep driving injury concerns. Consumer Inflation: New data says Gen Z is feeling higher inflation on everyday goods than other generations, with quick-service restaurant prices a major driver. Local Business: Take 5 Oil Change opened its first Aberdeen, NC location, leaning on fast, customer-in-car oil changes.