Food Safety Watch: Taylor Farms recalled select salsa and guacamole nationwide after routine testing flagged possible salmonella contamination, with refunds offered and no illnesses confirmed yet. Retail & Pricing Scrutiny: India’s quick-commerce platforms are under renewed pressure as regulators target “drip pricing” and dark-pattern checkout behavior that can push totals above the displayed MRP. Consumer Protection & Regulation: Delhi High Court paused Dabur’s FSSAI “100% ban” fight until Aug 24, after the company challenged the regulator’s action over products it says are at risk. AI in Commerce: Salesforce says businesses nearly tripled AI agent use over the past year, with retail agents still mostly handling routine customer tasks. Retail Tech Funding: London’s Edgify raised €7.7m to deploy edge AI that helps retailers cut in-store loss. Hospitality & Travel Investment: A Bangladesh hospitality leader argues PPPs are key to building a globally competitive tourism and hotel sector. Gaming Revenue Down: Philippines’ Pagcor reported Q2 2026 gaming gross revenues fell 20.33% to ₱88.13b, citing inflation and Middle East geopolitical pressures on discretionary spending. Industry Moves: Ayala’s retail arm ACX Retail launched to scale international fashion and lifestyle brands in the Philippines using its real-estate and logistics footprint. Fashion Trend: Capri pants are evolving into both sleek, activewear-like styles and fuller, more movement-friendly silhouettes. Retail Media Outlook: Guideline says retail media is likely to get pricier into Q4, while national TV may soften—so advertisers may need a “buy early vs wait” strategy.