Consumer Goods

Mattoon – October 21, 2026 -- Drivers in Central Illinois can now get new tires installed the same day at a Plaza Tire Service store that has opened at 1304 Fort Worth Way in Mattoon.

The new store sits minutes from Interstate 57

The location is near the city's primary retail corridor. It is meant to serve local residents, commuters and travelers across Coles County and the surrounding Central Illinois region. It also adds another option to Plaza Tire Service's existing network of stores.

Tires and routine repairs are available in one stop

Customers can choose from an extensive inventory of leading tire brands. Vehicle services include oil changes, brake service, batteries, alignments, and steering and suspension repair, along with other routine maintenance.

New York – October 21, 2026 -- Jos. A. Bank has opened a new 4,442-square-foot store at Northborough Crossing in Northborough, Massachusetts, and shoppers can visit at 8116 Shops Way, Northborough, MA 01532. The menswear retailer is returning to the area with its reimagined store concept.

The store is the second to use the new layout

The Northborough location follows the first redesigned Jos. A. Bank store, which opened in Peachtree City, Georgia, last week. It sits near the intersection of Routes 9 and 20 and serves shoppers from surrounding communities.

The redesign puts product and personal service first. Merchandising is more intentional, sightlines are clearer, and styled displays are meant to help customers browse the assortment and find versatile wardrobe options. Consultants are on hand to help with fit.

Portland – October 21, 2026 -- Hanna Andersson's second collection with Dusen Dusen puts polka dots on pajamas, sweatshirts, socks and jackets for babies, kids and adults. Hanna Rewards members get first access, and the full collection opens to everyone on October 22.

Dots replace the stripes of the debut collection

The first Hanna Andersson x Dusen Dusen collection was built around bold stripes. This round centers on graphic polka dots, alongside Dusen Dusen motifs such as the Everybody Face and Cloud, both known from the brand's best-selling home and apparel designs.

Dusen Dusen founder Ellen Van Dusen says the aim was to keep the sense of play while exploring a different visual language: "this year is all about dots." She was pregnant with her second son while working on the line, which shaped her focus on clothes that feel joyful but that kids can actually live in.

Ruston – October 20, 2026 -- Choosing the wrong paper can shift the colors, texture and lifespan of an artwork reproduction, according to a new HelloNation guide featuring Henry McCoy of Fine Line Supply Co. in Ruston, Louisiana.

Weight changes how a print feels

Heavier paper often gives reproduction prints a more substantial, professional feel, while lighter paper can make them look more casual. The article says weight also affects durability.

Glossy paper boosts vibrancy, matte cuts glare

A glossy finish enhances vibrancy and contrast, making colors stand out. A matte finish reduces glare and softens tones, which may suit certain display environments better. Understanding finish helps artists control how work looks under different lighting.

New York – October 19, 2026 -- Attack Shark's R5 Turbo, a 43g wireless gaming mouse with 8KHz polling over both wired and wireless connections, goes on sale October 23, 2026, in black, white and a new Dune colorway.

A carbon fiber shell weighing about 43g

The housing is injection-molded carbon fiber composite with a hollowed-out, breathable design. Weight is approximately 43g (± 3g). A glass-like cool-touch coating is meant to reduce stickiness from hand sweat during long sessions.

A PixArt sensor tracks up to 750 IPS

The PixArt PAW3950MAX optical sensor covers 1,200-60,000 DPI in 50-DPI steps. It tracks at up to 750 IPS with 60G acceleration. A three-level lift-off distance setting lets players adjust tracking height to their preference.

Irvine – October 19, 2026 -- OluKai's new Pāhi boot costs $300, gets early access on October 20 and goes on sale sitewide on October 22, with a sole designed to be resoled so the boots last for years.

The limited-edition boot is a collaboration with Neil Kamimura, a Big Island Hawai'i native and master bladesmith. Self-taught, Kamimura gained international recognition by winning the History Channel competition show Forged in Fire. When he is not restoring vintage motorcycles, he makes knives and swords sought after by celebrities and collectors.

Pull-up leather is built to develop a patina

The Pāhi uses premium pull-up leather saturated with dense waxes and oils. With wear, the leather develops a distinctive, multi-tonal patina. It also naturally resists water, drying, cracking and hardening over time.

Tucson – October 19, 2026 -- Park fans can now buy T-shirts and other branded products from WNP Gear, a new collection from Western National Parks sold exclusively through the nonprofit's online store.

The first collection carries a colorful Western-inspired look

Western National Parks (WNP), a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service since 1938, built the initial lineup around T-shirts and other WNP-branded products. The designs use the organization's modern, colorful visual identity, inspired by the landscapes, wildlife, cultures, and stories of the West. New products and designs will be added over time.

The line represents the wider park community, not one site

Many WNP products celebrate individual national park sites. WNP Gear instead extends the organization's identity beyond any single park, giving supporters a way to represent the broader community connected by a shared appreciation for national parks.

Sterling, Ill. – October 19, 2026 -- A 40-year barber from Maryland has won the fifth Wahl Benevolent Beards Contest, taking home $5,000 for himself and $20,000 for his charity, and he will be honored at a free beard grooming event before the Baltimore Ravens game on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.

Robert Cradle of Odenton, MD, founded Rob's Barbershop Community Foundation (RBCF). The charity brings grooming services, hygiene products and barber training to underserved communities. Wahl will park its Mobile Barbershop on RavensWalk from 9 a.m. to noon EST for the event.

Fort Lauderdale – October 19, 2026 -- Shoppers in Tampa Bay can now browse furniture, appliances, closets, bath, fitness gear and connected home tech under one roof at CITY HOME's new Wesley Chapel showroom, which spans more than 120,000 square feet.

It is the first CITY HOME showroom built from the ground up under the new name, and the company's second fully converted CITY HOME location. The retailer switched from CITY Furniture to CITY HOME in June, and Wesley Chapel brings its Tampa/Sarasota footprint to four showrooms.

The store goes well beyond sofas and mattresses

Alongside furniture and mattresses, the showroom stocks appliances, closets, home electronics, bath, fitness, kitchens and connected home solutions. Services include interior design, custom cabinetry and connected home installation.

Hermon, Maine – October 19, 2026 -- Foggy Mountain®, the Maine-made outdoor brand that began with homemade cover scent handed out in mayonnaise jars, is marking its 45th anniversary with a product range that now covers hunting scents, insect repellents, and hats.

A Maine guide mixed the first scent in 1981

The brand dates to 1981, when Maine Master Guide Wayne A. Bosowicz of Foggy Mountain Guide Service introduced ProCover, a cover scent built for the hunters who traveled to Maine to hunt with him. Bosowicz recalled that 20 hunters would arrive with 20 different bottles of scents and lures, and most of them did not work. His team mixed its own blend and gave it to clients in mayonnaise jars before it even had a name. Hunters kept asking for more, so the guide service began selling it.