Retail Policy & Jobs: Ohio is handing out more than $110M in state tax credits for mixed-use projects, including Mansfield’s Downtown Mansfield Forward-B and the Hearth and Forge Hotel, aiming to revive downtown retail and boost tourism. Consumer Tech in Stores: CJ Olive Young is rolling out AI Shopping Assistant kiosks in flagship locations to help international shoppers with multilingual product info, inventory checks, navigation, and personalized recommendations. Retail Compliance & Data Privacy: Seoul warns that pop-up shops are violating consumer rights and privacy rules, with inspections finding failures around personal data consent, portrait rights, and refund policies. Luxury & Real Estate Development: Avenew and Kora launched Dubai’s O1NE District, a $1.6B mixed-use retail and lifestyle destination next to Dubai Autodrome. Brand Marketing: Dunkin’ and Kylie Jenner debut the King Kylie™ Collection with three limited-time pink drinks. Retail Finance & Competition: PSE pushes back on crypto trading sandbox plans, arguing it could siphon retail investors from equities. Food Supply & Prices: The Philippines reports record rice imports in H1 2026 to stabilize retail prices amid higher fertilizer and fuel costs and El Niño risks. Retail Operations & Labor: John Lewis is considering closing bureaux de change areas in up to 30 stores, shifting currency services online and putting about 125 FTE roles at risk.