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A new fashion brand is set to open a location in Dallas at a retail hub that has been steadily adding stores. The opening adds to a wave of recent retail expansion at the shopping center, signaling continued demand for physical retail space in the area. Details about the brand's exact opening date have not yet been announced.

A report examines claims that Amazon's dominance in online retail has pushed prices higher at competing stores. According to the reporting, Amazon's pricing practices and market power have influenced rivals to raise their own prices, affecting shoppers beyond the platform itself. The story is drawing wide attention as consumers and regulators continue to debate the company's impact on retail competition and everyday costs.

Google has added the Pixel 9 Pro to its certified refurbished store, with discounts of up to $400 off the original price. The Pixel 8 series is also seeing price cuts as Google adjusts pricing to make room for newer arrivals. The move gives buyers a cheaper, official route into Google's flagship phone lineup.

Guidance is circulating on the 3-2-1 backup rule, a data protection practice that calls for keeping three copies of your files, on two different types of storage, with one copy stored offsite. The advice is being shared as a way to protect data from hard drive failures, accidental deletion, ransomware and other disasters.

Attention is turning to AI companion apps that iPhone users can try without creating an account. The trend points to growing demand for virtual AI girlfriends that offer instant, no-sign-up access, raising questions about privacy, app-store policies and how quickly such services are proliferating on mobile platforms.

Apple's 'Get Ready' tool lets customers set up their iPhone pre-order in advance, ahead of pre-orders opening on Friday, October 16. The tool stores payment and delivery details so buyers can complete the purchase quickly instead of waiting in the usual rush. Tech watchers note it is a way to secure a device on launch day without battling site congestion.

A round of brand moves is shaping the retail week: Gucci has refreshed the windows at its flagship store, Prada is extending its Essence pop-up series, and Victoria Beckham is launching a homeware line. Alo Yoga is expanding its footprint in mainland China, while Vans is preparing a launch with SZA. The roundup highlights how fashion and lifestyle brands are leaning on flagship experiences, pop-ups and celebrity partnerships to drive growth.

US supermarket chain Giant Eagle has announced a partnership with a celebrity chef to launch a new line of refrigerated meals. The collaboration will bring chef-developed ready-to-eat dishes to Giant Eagle stores, aiming to tap into growing demand for convenient, higher-quality prepared foods. Details on which chef is involved and when the meals will hit shelves have not yet been fully disclosed.

Richardos Klaren, CEO of Stockholm-based fashion label Our Legacy, has discussed the brand's expansion into Asia and a new partnership with luxury concept store Dongliang. The move marks a significant step for the Swedish label as it targets growing demand for its menswear in Asian markets.

The rising cost of a backyard barbecue — burgers, hot dogs, charcoal and sides — is being used as a down-to-earth gauge of inflation and household strain. Commentators say the price of a simple cookout, shorthand for affordable 'happiness', keeps climbing, and shoppers are feeling the squeeze at the grocery store as summer grilling season highlights how much everyday staples now cost.

A Swedish fashion brand has taken up retail space on the Gold Coast. The Real Deal reported the leasing deal, marking the label's expansion into the Australian market. Details about the brand's identity, the exact location and the size of the store were not included in the initial report.

The UK government is advising households to keep a stock of nine essential items at home as part of preparedness guidance. The recommendation, reported by The Independent, has drawn attention as governments across Europe encourage citizens to prepare for potential emergencies such as power cuts, extreme weather or other disruptions. Officials are expected to publish a list detailing exactly what residents should buy and store.

Developers are sharing a guide to recovering from common Git errors, such as committing to the wrong branch, writing a bad commit message, or accidentally deleting work. The guide walks through seven frequent mistakes and the commands that undo them, noting that Git stores enough history that most blunders are reversible. Reactions are drawing on the shared experience of software teams who have all made similar slip-ups.