Consumer Earnings Watch: RFM Corp. says H1 2026 net income rose 5% to ₱809M on 7% higher revenues to ₱10.49B, with Consumer strength driving growth even as costs climbed after a one-time ice-cream business separation charge. Retail & Small Business Signals: Philippines DTI data show business name registrations up nearly 9% in the first seven months through July, led by wholesale/retail filings—an early read on demand for consumer-facing services. Infrastructure for Digital Consumers: Globe Telecom backs AI-ready data centers, citing rising cloud and AI demand and highlighting added capacity plans plus energy-efficiency moves. Food & Health Innovation: Scientists report genetically engineered lettuce with about double the protein of regular varieties by adding rabbit genes—aimed at boosting nutrition without relying on animal protein. Global Market Pulse: Markets brace for a key week of US inflation, retail-sales, China demand concerns, and Strait of Hormuz developments that could shift rate expectations and consumer spending outlooks. Customer Experience & Loyalty: A new playbook spotlights loyalty tactics like personalization, community storytelling, and gamified rewards—built for brands chasing repeat purchases. Luxury Retail Expansion: Apparel Group’s deal brings 24 international retail and dining brands to Saudi’s Multaqa Al Madinah Mall, including Nando’s, Wagamama, Levi’s, Birkenstock, and Rituals. Consumer Safety/Disruption: A nightclub brawl in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi left three injured after bottles and chairs were allegedly used, with CCTV footage now driving an investigation.