The morning felt almost celebratory as the long-awaited blue-and-yellow giant finally swung its doors open in Sylvia Park, Auckland, drawing in crowds that had been counting down for more than two years. You could almost picture the scene: that subtle hum of excitement, families weaving their way toward the entrance, a few people joking that they’d only come for the meatballs and would somehow leave with a flat-packed living room. The company chose this moment to greet Aotearoa properly with a warm, confident Kia ora, signaling not just an opening but the start of a very long-term relationship.

Funny how Oxford Street can still surprise you. You walk past the usual crowd — tourists with Selfridges bags, commuters dodging umbrellas even when it’s not raining, sneakerheads scanning window displays like hawks — and suddenly, there it is: PUMA’s largest flagship in Europe, bold and unapologetically confident. The facade feels less like a store and more like a declaration that the brand is stepping into a new phase. It’s big, yes — 24,000 square feet big — but what really lands is the intention behind it.

There’s a strange duality running through this year’s holiday shopping season. On one hand, the energy is unmistakably building — more people say they plan to join the Black Friday–Cyber Monday hunt than last year, and you can feel that familiar mix of excitement, urgency, and “maybe I’ll regret this later” shopping logic simmering again. But the numbers tell a different story: shoppers are participating, yet spending less. Deloitte’s latest survey lands at an interesting crossroads where enthusiasm meets hesitation, and the result feels like a slightly deflated version of a holiday tradition people still love — just… more cautiously.

The strength of this portfolio lies in its brandability. Each domain is short, memorable, and conveys instant clarity about its purpose, making it easy to build trust and recognition. A highly brandable domain doesn’t just serve as a web address; it becomes the foundation for identity, positioning, and storytelling. What stands out here is the balance between concise, signal-heavy names that work as broad anchors and descriptive domains that immediately communicate value propositions.

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S11, presenting its most advanced and intelligent tablet lineup yet. Designed around the fusion of AI innovation and premium hardware, the series builds on Samsung’s long legacy in mobile productivity and creativity. The highlight is the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, now the thinnest Galaxy Tab at just 5.1 mm, demonstrating how powerful performance can still fit into an ultra-slim and portable design.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is once again turning the holiday season into a retail spectacle with its official kickoff event, Prime Big Deal Days, beginning at 12:01 a.m. PT on October 7. For Prime members, this is not just about scoring discounts—it’s about getting a head start on the holidays with exclusive access to millions of deals across categories that touch nearly every corner of everyday life. From must-have beauty and electronics to toys, home goods, and groceries, the event is designed as an all-in-one seasonal preparation push.

Loop has released its 2025 State of Ecommerce Returns Report, a benchmark study that reframes the way online merchants view product returns. Far from being a mere operational burden, returns are now being recognized as a vital driver of revenue retention and customer loyalty. By analyzing more than 13 million returns across 4,000 Shopify merchants, the report provides a data-rich snapshot of how the ecommerce industry is adapting to high costs, shifting consumer expectations, and the need for sustainable profitability.