Apple Foldable Launch: Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable, as CEO John Ternus’ big debut—starting at about $1,999 and aiming to fix foldable pain points like the crease while adding features such as split-screen and Apple Pencil support. Retail & Consumer Spending: Deloitte forecasts U.S. holiday retail sales up as much as 4.8%, with shoppers still chasing value and deals even as disposable income rises. Food Safety Recall: USDA warned consumers not to eat certain “De Todito” potato chips with pork cracklings after they were traced to Colombia, which isn’t eligible for meat exports to the U.S. Supermarket Expansion: Lidl is set to move into a soon-to-close Poundland unit in Romford, with a premises licence application for alcohol sales and a possible late-2026/early-2027 opening. Cost Pressure at the Pump: Rising gas prices are squeezing small businesses in Florida, with some firms absorbing costs instead of passing them on. Consumer Finance Rules: India’s EPFO updated EPF advance withdrawal rules, including limits and eligibility tied to education, illness, and housing needs. Local Store Upgrades: M&S in Leeds is reopening with a bigger foodhall and more products, adding 40+ jobs. Cyber Risk: Check Point says global cyber attacks rose 22% year over year, with phishing and GenAI-related data exposure still major concerns. Consumer Tech & AI: Certinia launched a “System of Action” to help enterprises adopt AI agents across service and financial operations. Sports Betting Promotions: BetMGM rolled out football-season upgrades, including faster live-betting performance and “Legendary Thursdays” promos.