Digital Retail & Pricing: Kroger is rolling out electronic shelf labels in its Columbus stores, replacing paper tags by end-2027—promising less waste and more staff time, while critics worry about “surge pricing.” Consumer Tech & Service Automation: Salesforce plans to buy AI customer service platform Fin for $3.6B to boost its Agentforce push, even as it cuts 86 roles in parts of the business. AI for Operations: Netradyne launched Netradyne Intelligence to turn fleet safety “insights” into automated follow-through, aiming to prevent incidents before they happen. Luxury Anti-Counterfeit: DUST Identity and Selinko (Toppan) partnered to link physical product identity with digital authentication for luxury goods. Food & Health Rules: India ended over-the-counter cough syrup sales by making them prescription-only, after child deaths tied to contaminated products. Retail Expansion: Aldi confirmed 16 new UK store openings, including sites in Wales and London. Customer Experience in Stores: IKEA UAE refreshed its Market Hall with new immersive “Microworlds” and “Vitality Gates” to improve navigation and inspiration. Water & Food Policy: Egypt formed a committee to classify food industries by water consumption using water footprint standards.