Consumer Goods & Shopping

Pittsburgh – October 06, 2026 -- An inventor from Mt Vernon, N.Y., has designed a new cover for dish drying racks aimed at keeping dishes clean while they dry.

The cover blocks germs, bugs and small fingers from reaching dishes

Called the SANI COVER, the device fits over a standard dish rack and is designed to let air circulate so dishes can still dry properly. At the same time, it creates a barrier that keeps dust, insects and contaminants off clean dishware.

The design also protects children from sharp utensils

According to the inventor, the cover offers a protective barrier between sharp objects such as knives and a child's fingers, addressing a safety concern for households with young kids.

Nazareth, Pa. – October 06, 2026 -- C. F. Martin & Co. is adding two new instruments and a set of ukulele strings to its Martin O'ahu collection, a line inspired by the Hawaiian music craze of the 1920s and early '30s.

An all-koa guitar joins the lineup at $4,199.99

The Martin O'ahu HG-28K2 expands on the existing HG-28's sloped-shoulder design, pairing a solid koa top with solid flamed Hawaiian koa back and sides. The body shape sits between a smaller Dreadnought and a 000, with a short 24.9-inch scale meant for easier playability. The gloss finish highlights the wood's natural figuring, and Martin says the all-koa build delivers strong midrange projection and rich overtones.

Seattle – October 06, 2026 -- REI Co-op and Japanese retailer BEAMS today launched the BEAMS x REI Co-op Expedition Parka, a limited-edition jacket based on an original 1986 design found in REI's archive. Only 500 units were made, and the parka goes on sale October 6 for $599 online and at select stores.

The jacket pairs 1986 styling with 2026 materials

The parka uses WINDSTOPPER by GORE-TEX LABS fabric, 650-fill-power down insulation and recycled materials. Its durable water repellent coating is made without PFAS, and the jacket is produced in a Fair Trade Certified factory. A coordinating stuff sack and co-branded details are included.

North Bethesda, Md. – October 06, 2026 -- JOOLA and DJ Steve Aoki have released a limited-edition collection of pickleball paddles and table tennis rackets inspired by Aoki's HiROQUEST storytelling universe, dropping exclusively at JOOLA.com.

Four products carry price tags up to $349.95

The JOOLA x Aoki HiROQUEST Collection includes two JOOLA x STEVE AOKI Perseus Pro V 16mm pickleball paddles, priced at $349.95 each, and two JOOLA x STEVE AOKI Infinity Carbon table tennis rackets, priced at $199.95 each. Each item features artwork based on HiROQUEST characters Hiro, the protagonist, and Hyro, the antagonist, giving buyers a choice between two colorways.

Every purchase includes a randomized collectible card

Each paddle or racket comes with a JOOLA x HiROQUEST trading card, which can be a base version or a numbered collectible, adding an element of chance to the merchandise drop.

New York – October 06, 2026 -- Laura Geller Beauty, the makeup brand known for products designed for mature skin, has launched its first fragrance, Tuscan Sun Eau de Toilette, available now on the brand's website in full size, travel size, and duo formats.

The scent opens with Italian lemon and settles into amber and vanilla

Tuscan Sun draws on the brand's longstanding manufacturing ties to Italy. The fragrance opens with bright notes of Italian lemon, moves into creamy florals at the heart, and finishes with a warm base of amber and vanilla, designed to evoke golden hour in Tuscany.

New York – October 06, 2026 -- Accutron has launched its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, introducing four proprietary movements and expanding its price range from $1,550 to $5,990 at authorized retailers and Accutron.com starting this October.

The Accutron Horizon tops the lineup with a new master complication movement

The flagship model combines a chronograph, minute repeater, perpetual calendar, moonphase and day/night indicator, set on three sandstone subdials against a Denchu base. The Accutron Horizon starts at $2,190.

A new resonator movement vibrates at 262 kHz, eight times faster than standard quartz

Accutron says the technology, built around a three-prong tuning-fork-shaped crystal, delivers accuracy within seconds per year. It debuts in two models: the Accutron Elevation, starting at $1,550, and the Memphis 521, a revival of a 1960s TV-shaped design, starting at $1,650.

Chicago – October 06, 2026 -- Off-price retailer Burlington is rolling out free giveaways and fan events across Chicago this month as part of a new partnership with the Chicago Bulls and a sponsorship of the Chicago Ultimate Women's Expo.

Burlington becomes the Bulls' preseason presenting partner

As Preseason Presenting Partner, Burlington will be at the United Center for the team's first two preseason home games on Oct. 7 and 9, offering fans a custom photo experience. The first 2,000 fans at all three home preseason games -- Oct. 7, 9 and 16 -- will receive a free Burlington x Chicago Bulls belt bag.

Burlington is also the Presenting Partner of the Chicago Luvabulls dance team, with branding featured throughout the arena during games.

Bulls forward Caleb Wilson said the partnership felt like "becoming part of a family" as he joins the city's basketball history.

Canada – October 06, 2026 -- Angelcare Group has launched Hygenie, a new disposal system for adult incontinence products designed to blend into home decor while locking in odor. The pail system, which ships with 24 refill bags, is now available on Amazon US and Target online for $84.99 USD.

An odor-locking clamp seals waste instantly

Hygenie uses a clamp system engineered in Canada that seals immediately after each use, the company says, aiming to control odor without interrupting daily routines for users or caregivers.

The pail holds up to 12 extra-large adult briefs

An extra-wide opening is built to fit briefs of any size, while the high-capacity pail accommodates up to 12 XL adult briefs before it needs to be emptied, reducing how often caregivers or users need to intervene.

Chicago – October 06, 2026 -- Thinx is launching Butterfly Shorts, a new period underwear style designed to be worn as visible athleisure rather than hidden undergarment, available starting today at Thinx.com for $56.

The shorts offer leakproof protection for up to 12 hours

Butterfly Shorts feature Coolcore breathable mesh fabric and an absorbent gusset built for overnight use. They come in sizes XS through 4X and are marketed for activities like workouts, travel, and daily errands.

The style builds on an existing teen product

Thinx previously offered a Butterfly Shorts style for teens, and this launch extends the same design -- combining protection, comfort, and wearability -- to an adult audience.

New York – October 06, 2026 -- Narwal is slashing prices by as much as 57% across its robot vacuum and wet-dry vacuum lineup during a two-day October Prime Day event running Oct. 6 and 7, available on Amazon and the company's website.

The flagship Narwal Flow 2 hits its lowest price ever

The white Flow 2 drops $455 to $1,044.99 from an MSRP of $1,499.99, while the black version falls $400 to $1,099.99. The model uses dual HD RGB cameras paired with a cloud-based vision language model for object recognition, plus a FlowWash mopping system that self-cleans with 140°F water and 31,000 Pa of suction. Its base station supports up to 120 days of maintenance-free use.