Retail & Consumer · Week of Oct 26, 2026
Business buyers in focus: the week in retail and consumer releases
B2B equipment and store infrastructure led a mixed week, alongside launches in payments, skincare, med spa research and building products.
Several releases this week targeted business buyers rather than shoppers. InHand Networks pitched its FWA12 as connectivity for multi-store operations, SHINELONG opened a 7,800 sqm innovation center in Guangzhou for commercial kitchen projects, and LG Electronics showed a commercial laundry lineup at EXPODETERGO INTERNATIONAL 2026 in Italy as part of its European B2B expansion. The Laser Agent added a survey of med spa owners on buying used aesthetic equipment.
On the consumer side, Adorama added Klarna as a payment option on Adorama.com, Face Reality launched a retinoid serum aimed at adults with both acne and aging concerns, and Associated Materials Innovations named Harbor Blue as the 2027 Color of the Year for its ASCEND Composite Cladding. AbbVie's Allergan Aesthetics marked eight years of its STEM partnership with Girls Inc.
Adorama
Klarna's flexible payment options now available at Adorama, giving creators more ways to fuel their next project
Adorama and Klarna announced on Oct. 26, 2026 that Klarna is now available as a payment option on Adorama.com, with availability on sister sites including Scuba.com. The move adds a flexible payment option at a retailer of photography, video, audio, drone and computer products.
InHand Networks
From Device Connectivity to Business Continuity: InHand Networks FWA12 Powers Smarter Store Networks
InHand Networks presented its FWA12, which the company says combines 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and AI-powered network management to connect multiple devices and prioritize critical business traffic. The company positions it as a way to simplify network operations across multiple stores.
Face Reality
FACE REALITY, A LEADING ACNE AUTHORITY, INTRODUCES AGE ADAPTIVE CLEARING SERUM -- A CLINICALLY TESTED RETINOID INNOVATION FOR ACNE-PRONE, AGING SKIN
Face Reality Skincare introduced Age Adaptive Clearing Serum, a clinically tested retinoid product for acne-prone, aging skin, announced Oct. 29, 2026. The company says the serum addresses adults who have been told they must choose between treating acne and treating aging.
The Laser Agent
The Laser Agent Asks Med Spa Owners What Matters Most When Buying Used Equipment
The Laser Agent is surveying med spa owners on what matters most when buying used aesthetic equipment. The company says the survey follows its 2026 research showing strong device use, tighter cash flow and uncertainty around major investments.
Guangzhou Shinelong Kitchen Equipment Co., Ltd
SHINELONG Opens 7,800 sqm Innovation Center for Global Commercial Kitchen Projects
SHINELONG said it opened a 7,800 sqm Innovation Center in Guangzhou on the 19th to serve global commercial kitchen projects. The company says the center is meant to strengthen collaboration across all stages of kitchen projects.
LG Electronics, Inc.
LG ELECTRONICS ACCELERATES COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY GROWTH IN EUROPE AT EXPODETERGO INTERNATIONAL 2026
LG Electronics is showing a commercial laundry lineup spanning semi-commercial and professional models, along with connected management solutions, at EXPODETERGO INTERNATIONAL 2026 in Italy. The company frames the showcase as part of its European B2B expansion.
AbbVie
Allergan Aesthetics Celebrates Eight Years of Engaging Girls in STEM Through Continued Partnership with Girls Inc.
AbbVie's Allergan Aesthetics marked eight years of its partnership with Girls Inc. focused on mentorship, education and career exploration in STEM. A STEM-focused workshop in San Antonio will bring together 20 Girls Inc. participants and alumnae.
Associated Materials Innovations (AMI)
ASCEND® Composite Cladding Names Harbor Blue Its 2027 Color of the Year
Associated Materials Innovations named Harbor Blue the 2027 Color of the Year for its ASCEND Composite Cladding, a choice it says is based on design research. AMI says the color reflects a shift toward more personal exteriors and gives building professionals an option that suits a range of home styles.
This roundup is written with AI assistance from the press releases listed above, using only what they state. The releases are the companies' own announcements, not Peek Review reporting.