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Supply Chain Supply Chain Shock: Why Halloween Candy Is Out in Summer
Retailers are stocking Halloween candy in August as a deliberate hedge against tariff uncertainty, causing front-loaded imports and widespread overstock. Sotira CEO Amrita Bhasin says the trend spans most consumer categories and is colliding with demand shifts from GLP-1 drugs and food-dye concerns. The result is mounting reverse-logistics costs, with 45% to 50% of e-commerce returns going directly to landfill.
Manufacturing WIRED Tests Dehumidifiers: Midea 20-Pint Cube Tops List at $190
WIRED's updated buying guide tested a field of portable dehumidifiers for humid summer conditions, naming the Midea 20-Pint Cube ($190) as its top pick. The guide also covers the Eva-Dry Renewable Mini E-333 ($25), the Aeocky Rhea-001 ($300), and warns that Midea's 50-pint cube is no longer recommended.
Business US sheds 23,000 jobs in surprise July fall as summer slowdown deepens
The US economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, against analyst expectations of 80,000 new jobs, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics revised May and June gains down by 103,000. The unemployment rate held at 4.1%. The data raises questions over whether the Federal Reserve will change interest rates at its September meeting.
Manufacturing Hisense XR10 Projector Brings RGB Backlighting to Home Cinema
The Hisense XR10 projector brings RGB backlighting technology to home projection, offering 6,000 lumens of brightness and a 6,000:1 native contrast ratio. Weighing 23.4 pounds, it features an adjustable iris and micro-adjustable feet for precision setup. The article reviews its design and performance for movie nights.
MINI Summer Yeti Cooler Deals: Tundra, Hopper, and Roadie Models on Sale Now
Yeti coolers, including the Tundra 45, Hopper soft-sided, and Roadie 15, are on sale ahead of summer 2026. The Austin-based brand's products are available at reduced prices via Amazon and Ace Hardware, offering importers and retailers insight into consumer demand and pricing trends.
Technology Jackery 2000 Plus Power Station Discounted for Prime Day Provides Home Backup Against Summer Storms
The Jackery 2000 Plus portable power station is currently discounted for Prime Day 2026, as reported by WIRED. It provides 2,042 watt-hours of capacity, expandable, and can power 3,000-watt devices. It serves as home backup during weather-related outages.
Manufacturing India's Consumer Durables Sector Targets Over 20% Growth as Summer Demand Surges
India's consumer durables sector is on track for over 20% revenue growth in Q1 FY27, driven by scorching summer demand. Air conditioners lead with sales growth exceeding 30%, while other seasonal categories post double-digit gains. However, rising input costs and currency weakness are squeezing margins despite price increases of 5-8%.
Business UK Heatwave Drives 300% Surge in Home Air Conditioning Inquiries, Installers Report
Record-breaking heat in the UK has driven a sharp increase in home air conditioning inquiries. Installers see inquiries up 300% over six years, and sales doubled since March. With 90% of UK homes projected to overheat by 2050, businesses are struggling to keep up with demand.
Business Voltas sells 1 million AC units in record 81 days, chairman Noel Tata steps down
Voltas achieved record sales of 1 million room air conditioning units in 81 days in FY2026, driven by strong demand during India's heatwave. Chairman Noel Tata, at his final AGM, highlighted the milestone and VoltBek's double-digit growth. Tata will step down in November due to age retirement policy.
Logistics EU Border Delays 'Not Bearable' Over Summer, Warns Berlin Airport Boss as EES Causes Queues
Berlin Airport CEO Aletta von Massenbach warns that non-EU nationals face queues of up to two hours under the EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES), calling the situation 'not bearable over the summer'. Airlines and passengers report long waits, missed flights, and inconsistent rollout across member states.
Technology The Creepshow Video Game Launches on Steam in August 2026
The Creepshow video game, a point-and-click adventure based on Shudder's horror anthology series, will be released in August 2026 on Steam. Developed by PHL Collective and published by DreadXP, the game follows Danny and his friends in a dark mall mystery with pulp-inspired visuals and dark humor.
Strait of Hormuz Closure Drives Jet Fuel Prices Up, Boosting SAF Economics
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent global jet fuel stockpiles plunging, depleting strategic reserves and driving up prices. This has made sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) more economically competitive, with United Airlines' chief sustainability officer noting it's the closest to parity ever seen. However, SAF production faces bottlenecks including feedstock scarcity and high costs, with below 1% of global jet fuel consumption currently from SAF.
Business MANGOS: The New IPO Acronym Taking Over Markets — TechCrunch Podcast
According to TechCrunch's Equity podcast, the IPO market has revived with a new acronym: MANGOS — Meta (or Microsoft), Anthropic, Nvidia, Google, OpenAI, and SpaceX. Half of these companies are going public in the same window, creating a stress test for investors. The episode also covers Apple's WWDC and a $250M settlement, Waymo leveraging Apple's abandoned self-driving project, a $920M/month Google-SpaceX compute deal, and Sam Bankman-Fried's pardon request.
Manufacturing Rising Costs Challenge Beverage Production Amid Summer Demand
Beverage companies are grappling with increased production costs due to supply chain disruptions and material price hikes. Aluminium can prices have risen by 15%, impacting companies like Coca-Cola and Sleepy Owl. The industry is considering passing these costs onto consumers.