Public Health & Food Safety: Two Zol Begadol supermarket branches in Jerusalem were ordered to stop selling food and cosmetics after baby puree was found to contain sedatives (clonazepam and lorazepam), with police still investigating. Retail & Payments: The UK Retail Payments Infrastructure Board launched a consultation for next-generation retail payments, aiming to support new options like account-to-account at the point of sale and smoother cross-border transfers. Customer Experience Tech: Razzl launched an AI copilot for product setup, turning static instructions into real-time guidance and escalating to brands with full context when needed. Consumer Finance & Retail Rewards: Kroger expanded its rewards program so shoppers can redeem Points in-store for grocery discounts, not just fuel savings. E-commerce Regulation: Hawaiʻi AG Anne Lopez joined a coalition praising Shopify’s ban on selling vaping products on its platform. Consumer Electronics Pricing: Microsoft raised Xbox console prices again and is sunsetting the 2TB model, adding “buy now, pay later” to soften the hit. Retail Real Estate: Roswell, Georgia approved variances for a new grocery retail development plus a relocated fire station, with traffic and pedestrian safety updates. AI & Shopping: A survey found online shoppers are increasingly comfortable with retailers using AI for recommendations and chat, but want clearer communication on how their data is used.