Menstrual Equity: Mount Pleasant, Michigan proposed an ordinance to stock free menstrual products in city restrooms after residents highlighted local “period poverty.” Retail Drops & Customer Frustration: Burger King’s limited “Le Nugguette” micro-bags sold out fast, sparking complaints about timing and “rigged” access. Beauty Retail Backlash: Ulta Beauty’s use of AI-powered license plate-reading cameras at some stores is drawing intensifying customer anger over privacy and safety. Food Prices at the Shelf: Retail data shows seafood inflation stayed in step with broader food trends in August, with frozen and shelf-stable items driving increases. Shipping Costs: OnTrac launched “Dynamic Savings” to let shippers get lower label prices when capacity is available, aiming for incremental savings rather than only surcharges. Utility Billing Changes: Thames Water is moving selected customers to monthly billing, with people needing to opt out if they don’t want the change. Digital Identity for Consumers: Regulators clarified that properly authenticated digital credentials can meet customer ID rules, supporting faster onboarding for financial services. Data Breach Watch: CenterPoint Energy disclosed a customer data breach tied to an external-facing system, with notifications expected as required. Power & Reliability: Grand Forks warned of a planned outage affecting about 2,062 customers. Regulated Products: The FDA seized 4,138.7 kg of dairy and sweet products in a festive crackdown.