EU Trade Shock: Metinvest boss warns new EU steel quotas due July 1 could “kill” Ukraine’s steel industry, raising pressure on a wartime economy already squeezed by attacks and lost markets. Retail Cost Cuts: South Africa’s Foschini Group plans to close about 300 loss-making stores and refocus its brand mix to protect margins and cash flow. Consumer Travel Mood: ABTA says many UK travelers are delaying holiday bookings as flight costs, living costs, and Middle East uncertainty weigh on plans. Payments at Checkout: Global IME Bank and Nepal’s Bhat-Bhateni launch a 0% installment credit-card facility for NPR 15,000+ purchases, aiming to make big-ticket electronics easier to buy. Ecommerce Pricing Tools: Seota debuts TagTier for Shopify, letting merchants manage wholesale, VIP, subscriber, employee, and tag-based pricing from one storefront. Quick Commerce IPO: Zepto files updated IPO papers with SEBI for a ₹8,010 crore fresh issue plus OFS, to fund dark-store expansion. Food & Drink Innovation: India’s beverage leaders are shifting growth toward coffee, RTDs, protein drinks, and low-sugar options as FMCG staples face uneven demand. Telecom Glitch: Verizon customers report mobile service disruptions in the US, though no nationwide outage is indicated.