1+ hour, 59+ min ago   (165+ words) Gen Z retail habits are reshaping shopping centers as young adults flock back to physical stores in search of experiences, not just products. Here’s what’s driving the retailtainment boom and why analysts say it’s more than a passing phase. Retailtainment…...

19+ min ago   (628+ words) By MINORI OSHITA/ Staff Writer July 26, 2026 at 07:00 JST The “Convenience Wear” section of the Famima Park Azabudai convenience store in Tokyo’s Minato Ward on July 9 (Minori Oshita) FamilyMart Co. is changing the look of its convenience stores in urban areas,…...

19+ min ago   (1113+ words) By YOHEI GOTO/ Senior Staff Writer July 26, 2026 at 07:00 JST A G-Shock Nano sported on the finger can be combined with a standard G-Shock worn on the wrist. (Provided by Casio Computer Co.) A Casio Computer Co. product planner who masterminded…...

18+ min ago   (395+ words) On the heels of the successful Mattel DC Premier Series 3 rollout, which saw the reveal of both one new Batman figure, a repackage, the New 52 Nightwing, and a formidable Deathstroke, Mattel has officially pulled back the curtain on the lineup…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago   (657+ words) If your summer entertaining budget is tight but your standards aren't, Costco's warehouse shelves are hiding some seriously impressive finds. Small splurges don't have to feel small, especially when you're getting restaurant-quality food, premium skincare and elevated hosting gear for…...

56+ min ago   (248+ words) Some sneakers come and go like the wind. Others become so ingrained in culture that they’ll never need an introduction again. The Air Force 1 belongs firmly in the second category. And while Nike has experimented with countless versions over the…...

2+ hour, 36+ min ago   (34+ words) Modern Ghana Second batch of Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa expected home today Indian education minister resigns after mass protests over exam paper leaks...

36+ min ago   (1831+ words) As a shopping editor, I've covered Black Friday for years, and you're not imagining it, it gets earlier every year. Right now, we're eight days away from Black Friday 2025, and it's no surprise that Wayfair Black Friday deals are already…...

37+ min ago   (470+ words) San Diego Comic-Con 2026 continues to deliver big news for DC action figure collectors. Mattel is keeping the momentum going with fresh reveals on the show floor. First shared online by toy community insider In Pursuit of Toys, Mattel has officially…...

42+ min ago   (123+ words) GS1, the non-profit that controls barcode standards for virtually every major retailer on earth, is pushing a first-of-its-kind global transition to 2D barcodes -- and the deadline is 2027. The technical upgrade is straightforward enough. The catch is that until checkout systems catch up,…...