Retail & Consumer Spending: US retail sales fell 0.6% month-over-month in July, with declines led by nonstore retailers, motor vehicle dealers, and gasoline stations—another sign shoppers are staying cautious. Food & Product Quality: Consumer Reports’ top pasta sauce picks weren’t Rao’s; the winners were low-sodium marinaras from Victoria and The Silver Palate. Frozen Convenience: Kroger’s Private Selection everything-bagel breakfast sandwich is getting major customer praise for protein and “real” ingredient taste. Safety & Recalls: Karnataka food safety officials sealed a KFC outlet in Mangaluru after a customer complained of stale, foul-smelling chicken, with inspections of storage and stocks underway. Data Privacy: Crypto wallet maker SafePal disclosed a breach affecting 39,798 customers’ order info, while stressing wallet seed phrases and private keys weren’t exposed. Banking & Customer Relief: Delhi extended its 100% Late Payment Surcharge waiver on water bills through March 31, 2027, benefiting over 5.27 lakh consumers. Retail Tech & Crime: Coles and Woolworths trial facial recognition in stores as they look for ways to curb theft and violence. Air Travel: Southwest says it’s continuing to expand international routes as it evolves its service model. Consumer Sentiment: A University of Michigan survey shows sentiment sliding, with only 8% expecting income to outpace inflation. Counterfeit Warning: Zimbabwe’s consumer watchdog warned about fake Nivea lotion and Huletts sugar after seizures.