Energy Bills & Consumer Clarity: ScottishPower is redesigning energy bills to make charges easier to understand, moving key payment info to the top and using plainer language after customer feedback. Retail & Inflation Watch: Hong Kong’s CPI data showed July prices up 1.7% year-on-year (with relief measures netted to 1.9%), while the UK BRC-Opinium survey found consumer confidence rising and retail spending expectations improving. Customer Value Programs: SRP is offering desert-adapted shade trees to eligible electricity customers after a free online workshop—aimed at cutting cooling costs. Vaping Policy: The UAE is introducing a minimum excise price for vape liquids from Sept. 1 to deter new users and curb low-cost products. AI in Shopping: Ocado data shows UK shoppers are doubling down on collagen-rich foods, while a marketplace study says AI-generated assets are flooding listings but buyers still aren’t buying much of it. Fraud & Scams: Bank of Ireland warns concert-goers to use verified resale platforms and avoid social-media ticket deals. Retail Safety: Travelodge’s boss resigned after criticism over how room keys were handled in assault cases, prompting policy changes. Local Products Push: Nepal’s PM’s office urged government procurement to prioritize domestic goods and services.