Retail & Lifestyle Drops: Costco is back with new Kirkland Signature unisex logo sweats for fall, with crewneck and pant options priced at $19.99 each while supplies last. Home & Consumer Tech: LG is showcasing an expanded AI Home ecosystem at IFA 2026, aiming to connect appliances, media, and energy-saving features through its ThinQ platform. Food Retail Expansion: Wellcome in Hong Kong is partnering with CJ Foods to roll out 100+ Korean favorites across groceries, chilled and ready meals, with sales targeted at over $22M. Sustainable Materials: DSC unveiled MORPH, an adaptable materials platform that lets brands combine advanced foams with textiles, films, and functional layers for engineered product performance. Circular Innovation: Georgia Tech’s new Trash Lab uses Miniwiz’ miniTrashpresso to recycle plastics into new products in under five minutes. Mobility Innovation: Uber and Wayve launched a public robotaxi service in London, starting with a limited fleet and human supervision. Consumer Finance Rules: U.S. lawmakers introduced a GOP bill to reshape CFPB funding and enforcement, while regulators clarified banks can discuss fraud concerns without disclosing SARs. Energy & Research: University of Missouri broke ground on the Payne Energy Innovation Center to develop more sustainable power-and-water tech.