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Fashion Brand Apparel Recalls QZH.DUAO Pajama Sets Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standards for Children’s Sleepwear

The recalled children’s pajama sets violate the mandatory safety standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of serious burn injuries.

Adyen Adds 1,100 Tech and Sales Hires to Capture Growth Opportunities

FinTech platform Adyen expects to add as many as 1,100 specialized engineering and go-to-market roles this year to meet the needs of its existing commercial momentum and to capture growth opportunities, Interim Chief Financial Officer Hwa T

Jos. A. Bank puts customer experience at the center of new store concept

The menswear retailer’s new space, which was developed using customer insights, features an area for consultations, fittings and personalized service.

Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour Seeks Protections for Money-Losing Customers

Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour is looking for new ways to protect consumers losing money on the prediction markets platform, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Oct. 28). “Irresponsible users is a real worry for any of these types of products,” Mansour

Touchland Enters Sephora Australia with 13 Products

The US beauty brand secures its first local retail partnership following years of cross-border consumer demand.

Malaysia Seizes 30 AI Chip Servers Worth $12 Million at Kuala Lumpur Airport

Authorities intercepted shipment at Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s free trade zone following export control violations linked to an illicit trade syndicate.

4 trends explaining why recruiters are struggling right now

“You may be getting applications from people who have never heard of your job or company,” one senior director analyst said.

Google Reportedly Developing New International Payment Option

Google is reportedly developing a new travel payments capability for its digital wallet. According to a report Tuesday (Oct. 27) from the website Android Authority, the new Google Wallet capability would let travelers make QR-code-based pay

Businesses Stack Working Capital as Bank Credit Tightens

Businesses are using several forms of working capital to pay bills that previously could have been covered by customer receipts arriving earlier. Bank credit lines, corporate cards and supplier payment terms give firms different ways to fin

First look: CPKC earnings

CPKC’s third-quarter revenue and earnings climbed, though higher fuel costs squeezed margins. The post First look: CPKC earnings appeared first on FreightWaves.

F3: FreightWaves announces Shipper of Choice winners

FreightWaves named 10 Shipper of Choice award winners at the F3: Future of Freight Festival, recognizing companies for their carrier relationships, operational efficiency and shipping practices. The post F3: FreightWaves announces Shipper o

Aritzia banks on store openings, product expansions to double revenue in 5 years

The company plans to open as many as 14 U.S. stores a year and expand into bags, beauty and shoes on its path to becoming “world-famous.”

Condor rebrands cargo products ahead of offering expansion

Leisure airline Condor has rebranded its air cargo products as part of efforts to provide clarity on what each of the services provides and ahead of an expansion of products on offer. The airline announced this week that it is introducing a

Budget 2026: What does it mean for UK retailers?

Business rates relief, lower energy and fuel costs offer some respite for retailers, but rising wages and continued cost pressures will keep margins under strain. UK retailers have been handed a mixed package of measures in Chancellor John

Big Tax changes for Self Employed Marketplace Sellers

With the budget announced today, there are two changes that will significantly impact sole traders selling on marketplaces. Self employed marketplace sellers will want to be aware of changes to how they pay their Income Tax from April 2029,

Liege and Viracopos partner up to target cargo flights

Liege Airport and Viracopos International Airport have launched a new partnership they hope will attract new freighter services between Belgium and Brazil. The two airports have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an immediate f

Upwind Raises $450 Million for AI and Cloud Security

Cloud and artificial intelligence security platform Upwind has raised $450 million in new funding. The company’s Series C round will allow Upwind to strengthen its product and engineering growth, Co-Founder and CEO Amiram Shachar wrote in a

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Visa adapts to tech innovations

The card network’s fiscal 2026 results show it’s reaching beyond legacy payments paths to incorporate new technologies, offer new services and extend its global reach with more partners.

Fabletics VP of Media & Growth Europe Daniel Klarkowski on why authenticity, AI and influencers are reshaping growth

As an ecommerce native business, digital marketing has long been fundamental to Fabletics’ success. However, retail’s tectonic plates are shifting once again. With the penetration of ecommerce stabilising across mature markets, acquiring ne

Liability looms over AI shopping

Some banks and other payment players lament how agentic commerce has steamrolled ahead without “rules of the road” for liability issues.

Tesla begins humanoid production in California

Early customers for Optimus robots would use them for industrial applications, such as dangerous, repetitive tasks, CEO Elon Musk said.

AI Is Changing How Banks Decide Who Gets a Business Loan

Before a company’s loan request reaches a room full of bankers, a computer may have already sized it up. Artificial intelligence tools now score borrowers, sort through financial statements and write first drafts of loan approval memos. In

Autumn Budget review: Business rates relief is welcome, but will it save Britain’s struggling high streets?

As anticipated, Chancellor John Healey put forward a raft of packages designed to breathe life back into Britain’s struggling high streets in the Autumn Budget. The post Autumn Budget review: Business rates relief is welcome, but will it sa