Consumer Tech Launches: Xiaomi Redmi Buds 8 go global as budget ANC earbuds with LHDC support, plus a “Sound ID” hearing test feature. Smartphones Watch: Nothing teases a new “b series” in India, widely expected to be a more affordable handset line. Retail Moves: Marks & Spencer confirms it’s shutting a small store in Warrington today, part of a broader “store rotation” that favors food formats; Morrisons also pushes a limited-time More loyalty spend offer for select shoppers. Fitness Retail Push: Cult.fit says products now drive ~30% of revenue as it expands branded outlets and its Cult Neo format to chase profitability. Customer Experience & Banking: NBB highlights retail banking updates built around customer needs, while a separate piece spotlights how better service and digital access shape loyalty. Marketing Transparency: A report flags brands using AI-generated influencers without clear disclosure, raising calls for labeling. Utilities & Data Centers: Florida’s data-center power build-out raises concerns about secret utility contracts and long-term consumer cost risk. Food & Health: Research links daily fruit juice/smoothies to improved mental wellbeing, especially for people missing fruit/veg targets.