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Dubai – September 24, 2026 -- Gorenje, the European home appliance brand owned by Hisense Group, has named football star Luka Modrić as its brand ambassador for the Middle East market.

The campaign centers on Gorenje's Life Simplified appliance range

The partnership is built around the tagline "True Greatness Begins at Home," tying Modrić's on-field consistency to Gorenje's push for simpler household routines. The Life Simplified range covers cooking, refrigeration, laundry and dishwashing appliances, combining intuitive controls and smart technology with European design.

Modrić links his performance to stability at home

"My performance on the pitch reflects the stability and support I have at home. Gorenje shares these values by creating an environment that allows me to focus on training, matches, and my family," Modrić said.

Las Vegas – September 24, 2026 -- Lucy Goods, Inc. has launched LUCY REVIVE, a chewing gum the company calls the first non-stimulant energy product, available now direct-to-consumer at lucy.co and on Amazon.

The gum skips caffeine entirely, targeting cellular energy instead of blocking fatigue signals

Unlike coffee, energy drinks, or energy shots, which work by masking tiredness, LUCY REVIVE uses a blend of micronutrients and nootropics designed to support the body's own energy production. It contains no caffeine and no nicotine. The company says users can take up to six pieces a day, spaced throughout as needed, and that it is meant to complement -- not replace -- a morning coffee.

Tokyo – September 24, 2026 -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has unveiled the MRG-B2100HR, a limited-edition watch marking 30 years since the debut of its flagship MR-G line within the G-SHOCK brand. Only 800 pieces will be sold worldwide.

The dial reimagines a traditional Japanese joinery pattern in platinum

The timepiece features a dimensional latticework dial inspired by kigumi, a traditional wood-joinery technique, finished in platinum leaf. Metal leaf artist Hiroto Rakusho created an original artwork applied to each watch using powdered platinum leaf, giving every piece its own texture and depth.

Laser-etched surfaces shift color depending on viewing angle

The bezel and bracelet use structural color technology, where precision laser processing creates metal leaf-inspired textures that change hue as the viewing angle shifts. Casio built the design around its shock-resistant MRG-B2100 model, retaining its signature octagonal bezel shape.

New York – September 23, 2026 -- World Animal Protection, working with Collective Fashion Justice, has released a new investigation called Blood Feathers, documenting undercover footage of ostrich feather farms in South Africa cutting feathers above the bloodline and later pulling them out with pliers.

South Africa produces 75% of the world's ostrich products, including feathers, meat and skin. In the 2024-25 season, 150,000 ostriches were slaughtered there for these trades, and more than 150 tonnes of feathers were exported globally.

Farms confirmed supplying feathers to YSL, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel and Shein

Investigators identified farms and processing facilities in the region that confirmed supplying feathers to these luxury houses and to fast-fashion retailer Shein. At one farm, birds were live-plucked every six months, a practice the industry itself refers to as producing 'blood feathers' because of the bleeding it causes.

Los Angeles – – September 23, 2026 -- Make Time Wellness, the women's brain health supplement line founded by Emma Heming Willis, is expanding its retail footprint with a QVC appearance on Friday, September 25, and a launch in Meijer stores on October 1.

Scientific advisor joins QVC's Over 50 & Fabulous segment

Dr. Nicole Beurkens, PhD, the brand's scientific advisor, will appear on QVC to discuss the company's hero product, Make Time for Brain, Body & Beauty. She will walk viewers through the science behind the formula and answer questions drawn from her clinical practice.

"Supporting cognitive function, mood, and overall brain resilience is essential at every stage of life," Dr. Nicole said, adding that bringing education and science-backed solutions to more women through QVC and retailers nationwide helps make brain health part of everyday wellness.

New York – September 23, 2026 -- Expert Consumers has named Needed the top pick in its 2026 review of prenatal vitamins with choline, citing a disclosed 200 mg dose delivered through both capsule and powder formats.

A 200 mg dose covers 44% of pregnancy's daily choline target.

The National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements sets the adequate intake for choline at 450 mg per day during pregnancy and 550 mg during lactation. Needed's 200 mg serving meets about 44% of the pregnancy target and 36% of the lactation target, according to the review. NIH guidance notes many prenatal supplements contain little or no choline, a nutrient tied to cell membrane structure and early brain development.

Berlin – September 23, 2026 -- Morphy Richards closed out IFA Berlin 2026 with two award wins, including recognition for a hose-free portable air conditioner and a dehumidifier honored for design.

The British small appliance brand, marking its 90th anniversary this year, presented its "Smart Ideas" product philosophy at the trade show, spanning both kitchen appliances and home air treatment devices.

The D1 Ultra Dehumidifier earned a Best in Design honoree spot at the IFA Innovation Awards.

The award is judged by an international panel recognizing innovation, design, and engineering across consumer tech categories.

San Francisco – September 23, 2026 -- Janie and Jack has launched a 12-look fall capsule curated by British fashion journalist Louise Roe, blending English countryside style with the American childrenswear brand's classic aesthetic. The collection went live in the U.S. on September 14, 2026, and in the UK on September 22, 2026, arriving as the brand expands its UK footprint following its first London store opening in Chelsea.

The edit mixes equestrian and heirloom details

Roe, a mother of two who spent over a decade covering style in the U.S. and UK, drew on her English upbringing and her own daughters' wardrobes to shape the collection. The 12 looks include a heritage plaid jumper, a tiered floral dress, a gingham dress, cable knits and tailored outerwear. Pieces are available in girls' and boys' sizes from newborn to age 12.

New York – September 22, 2026 -- GOAT USA has launched a co-branded apparel collection with the New York Jets, pairing the Long Island streetwear label's tee and hoodie designs with Jets branding for fans heading to MetLife Stadium.

The collection debuted at the Jets' White Out game on September 20

The line is built to work from tailgate lots to stadium seats, according to the brand. It will become widely available in early October through Jetsshop.com, GOATUSA.com, GOAT USA's retail locations, and select retail partners.

GOAT USA started selling shirts out of a car trunk in 2016

Childhood friends Rich Alfaro, TJ Cristina, and Dylan McLaughlin founded the brand by selling T-shirts at youth sports tournaments across Long Island. A decade later, the company operates more than 1,000 wholesale accounts and nine company-owned stores nationwide.

GLOBAL – September 22, 2026 -- BougeRV has launched its DuneRover electric beach wagon on Kickstarter, offering early backers a Special Launch price of $396 -- a 56% discount limited to five spots -- followed by a Super Early Bird tier at $467, a 48% discount. The first 50 backers also receive a free BougeRV T1 Camping Light valued at $84.99.

"An outdoor day should start with freedom, not struggle," said Kane, a BougeRV spokesperson. He described DuneRover as a response to the common struggle of hauling loaded wagons across sand, rough terrain, and long distances to reach beaches, campsites, or parks.