Retail Pulse: U.S. retail sales rose 0.9% in May, beating expectations as warmer weather and cooler gas prices helped—though economists warn the “cash cushion” from tax refunds may be fading. Consumer Behavior & Service: A UM study finds rude customers can wear down frontline workers, leading to slower service, disengagement, and higher quit intentions. Payments & Checkout: Visa launched “Click to Pay” in Sri Lanka to simplify online enrollment and speed checkout while keeping tokenized security. Housing Market: A MarketWatch housing webinar says pending sales are up 2% year over year despite low confidence and tight supply, with rate buydowns propping prices. Business Growth Tools: Inspection Support Network rolled out report and business-management upgrades for home inspectors. AI for Operations: Geotab introduced an MCP connector to bring fleet data into major AI assistants. Consumer Protection: AGs are investigating a manufactured housing park in Hopkinton over alleged consumer protection concerns. Fraud & Accountability: Tracy Davenport was sentenced to federal prison for defrauding 50+ pool customers, with restitution ordered. Food & Policy: Schumer pushed legislation targeting “meatpacking monopolies” after food cost hikes in upstate New York. Pet & Community: Tractor Supply’s “Relief for Rescues” fundraiser topped $547,000 for disaster-hit shelters.