Consumer Goods & Shopping

Buena Park, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- Yamaha has unveiled the B200A, a 23.5-inch Dolby Atmos sound bar aimed at bedrooms, apartments, home offices and gaming setups where space is tight. The compact bar will cost $249.95 and hits shelves in November 2026.

The B200A squeezes 3D audio into a small footprint

Yamaha combined Dolby Atmos with its Hi-Fi engineering background to build an audio field around listeners rather than just projecting sound forward. A built-in subwoofer handles low-end output, and a Bass Extension mode adds extra punch for movies and games without requiring a separate subwoofer unit.

"The B200A was designed for people who want better sound without giving up valuable space," said Alex Sadeghian, Yamaha's director of consumer audio. He said the bar targets bedrooms, apartments, home offices and gaming setups where users want immersive sound in a simple, everyday package.

Nazareth, Pa. – September 18, 2026 -- C. F. Martin & Co. has launched a refreshed 16 Series of all-solid-wood acoustic-electric guitars, handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and available starting September 15, 2026.

New gloss finishes give the lineup a bolder visual identity

The refreshed series introduces gloss-top finish options including Blue Denim, Cherry Cola, Cream, Black Smoke, and 1935 Burst. The GPC and Grand J 12-string models retain a more traditional natural top with a vintage tint.

New York – September 18, 2026 -- Ollie, the human-grade fresh dog food brand, is rolling out a seasonal recipe called Holiday Feast, giving dog owners an alternative to sneaking table scraps to their pets this year.

The recipe combines turkey and turkey liver, sweet potatoes, cranberries, butternut squash, green beans, and spinach, gently cooked and formulated by the brand's veterinarians, chefs, and food scientists. It meets AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including large-breed growth for dogs over 70 pounds as adults.

Holiday leftovers can be risky for dogs, Ollie says

Common holiday staples like turkey skin, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, and pumpkin pie can be harmful to dogs, according to the brand. Holiday Feast is positioned as a safer, dog-specific substitute rather than handing over plate scraps.

Tilton, Ill. – September 17, 2026 -- Parkway Dispensary has been named Best Cannabis Dispensary in Central Illinois at the 2026 People's Choice Awards, presented by The News-Gazette, marking the third consecutive year the locally owned shop has taken the title.

Voters picked Parkway for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 awards

The People's Choice Awards are determined entirely by public vote, meaning the win reflects direct customer feedback rather than industry judging. Parkway, located in Tilton and serving the Danville and Vermilion County area, opened in September 2023.

New customers get 50% off their first three visits

The dispensary sources lab-tested flower, concentrates, and edibles directly from independent Illinois cultivators and processors. Parkway says this direct-sourcing model gives customers access to craft-grown products not available elsewhere in the region.

Amsterdam – September 17, 2026 -- Royal Philips has partnered with Red Bull and athlete Marco Waltenspiel to complete what the companies call a world's first: a wingsuit slalom flown between seven hot-air balloons above Cappadocia, Turkey.

Waltenspiel jumped from 2,800 meters and hit speeds up to 200 km/h

Known for his distinctive moustache, Waltenspiel navigated the balloon-filled skyline at varying heights, adjusting his path in split-second decisions as wind conditions shifted. Fellow Red Bull athlete Marco Fürst flew alongside him to film the flight from the air.

Dubai – September 17, 2026 -- Gorenje has launched the G600 dishwasher in the UAE and wider Middle East, an appliance the company says uses 10 percent less energy than the A-class industry standard while delivering full cleaning performance.

Smart Dosing cuts refills to once a month

The G600's Smart Dosing feature lets households fill the detergent container once and run up to 20 wash cycles, roughly a month of use, without refilling. The system automatically dispenses the precise detergent amount for each selected programme, aiming to reduce waste.

An optional UV light targets 99.99 percent of bacteria

An optional UV Light Function claims to eliminate 99.99 percent of bacteria and viruses, even during lower-temperature cycles such as Eco at 55°C. The machine offers six programmes: Eco, Auto, Intensive, Daily, Night, and Hygiene.

San Francisco – September 17, 2026 -- WaterField Designs launched the SteamPack, a $179 structured case built to carry a full Steam Deck setup, including the dock, two Steam Controllers, power brick and cables, available starting 8 a.m. PDT Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 at SFBags.com.

The case solves a portability gap between the handheld and its accessories

While the Steam Deck itself travels easily, the dock, controllers and cords needed for big-screen play do not, according to the company. The SteamPack organizes all of these components so a user can bring a complete setup to a hotel, a friend's home or any other destination with a display.

New York – September 17, 2026 -- A kitchen staple just walked the streets of Manhattan during New York Fashion Week, as If You Care unveiled a fully wearable dress made entirely from its Parchment Baking Paper.

Actress and longtime If You Care fan Busy Philipps debuted the custom piece, calling the concept "a fun, unexpected way to show what this everyday kitchen staple can actually do."

The dress is built from the same parchment used in home kitchens.

If You Care Parchment Baking Paper is designed to prevent sticking and ease cleanup for roasting, baking, and sheet-pan meals. The paper is unbleached, chlorine-free, non-toxic, and compostable after use -- properties the brand carried directly into the fashion piece.

Katy, Texas – September 17, 2026 -- Academy Sports + Outdoors is running a five-week workwear sale from September 13 to October 17, offering weekly discounts on brands including Ariat, Wolverine, Skechers, Carhartt, Justin Boots and CAT, both in-store and on Academy.com.

Week one cuts $20 off select Ariat styles

The promotion runs September 13-19 on Ariat work and Western footwear. Academy's own Brazos work boot brand is discounted throughout all five weeks.

Wolverine gets its turn September 20-26

Shoppers can save $20 on select Wolverine work boots and apparel during week two.

Skechers and Carhartt share the spotlight in week three

From September 27 to October 3, customers get 25% off the entire Skechers workwear assortment plus $25 off select Carhartt styles.

New York -- September 14, 2026 -- Khloé Kardashian's fragrance portfolio officially launched at Sephora on September 14, 2026, bringing her three scents to 1,300 Sephora US and Sephora Kohl's doors nationwide. The rollout, done in partnership with Luxe Brands, also makes Sephora the exclusive Canadian retailer for the collection.

Three scents anchor the retail debut

The lineup includes XO Khloé, Almost Always, and the newly launched XO BLUE. All three are now available both on Sephora.com and in physical stores starting September 14, 2026.

The US launch is a springboard for global expansion

Luxe Brands and Kardashian are using the North American rollout to set up further expansion into Mexico, Brazil, India, and markets across Asia. The strategy leans on Sephora's retail visibility to gauge consumer demand before scaling internationally.