Retail & Groceries: Costco has taken the top spot in a major customer experience ranking, edging out H-E-B, while Aldi keeps expanding in the UK with new store openings before Christmas. Auto Service Expansion: Mavis Tires & Brakes opened new locations in Titusville, Florida and Elgin, South Carolina, adding tire sales plus repairs like brakes, alignments, and battery service. Food Safety Recall: Ireland’s FSAI recalled a sliced smoked salmon batch due to listeria risk—consumers are told not to eat the affected product. Consumer Courts & Pricing: A Delhi consumer court ordered Swiggy and a restaurant to address misleading “cost for two” pricing that led to higher buffet charges. Healthcare Consumer Access: The FDA is recruiting consumer representatives for drug and device advisory panels, with applications due Nov. 15. Tech & Consumer Trust: A new report finds most organizations use AI in customer experience, but only a small share can deliver end-to-end outcomes with agentic orchestration. Policy & Costs: A US Obamacare fraud crackdown could raise premiums by shrinking the marketplace’s healthier enrollee base. Energy & Permits: DOE selected 31 grid upgrades using reconductoring to boost capacity for data center demand, and Seminole County is rolling out a one-stop permitting system.