Retail Footfall Watch (UK): The BRC-Sensormatic monitor says total UK footfall fell 2.6% YoY in May, with high streets down 1.5% and shopping centres down 2.4%, as record sunshine and late-month heatwave kept shoppers away from malls and retail parks. Charity Retail Shake-up (UK): The British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 shops over two years, citing rising costs and changing customer habits, with 90 closures by March 2027 and the rest by March 2028. Bank Branch Changes (UK): NatWest says nine more branches across Scotland, England and Wales will close later this year, but calls them the “last” until at least 2029, while pledging £50m more investment in 2026/27 plus more mobile branch stops. Automated Retail Expansion (Indonesia): JumpStart secured Series C funding to scale AI-powered, cashless vending machines across Indonesia, already operating 6,500+ units nationwide. Consumer Tech Deals (South Africa): HONOR 600 and 600 Pro go on sale nationwide via MTN, Vodacom, Telkom and Cell C, with bundle gifts and protection running 8 June–8 July 2026. Food Supply Policy (Philippines): AmCham opposes expanded pork import MAV allocation under EO 116, warning it could disrupt supply chains and retail prices. Retail Media/Tech (Global): Reuters reports SpaceX IPO materials and website access are blocked in Hong Kong and mainland China, raising concerns for investor participation in the record $75b float.