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Nike and Dazed are putting American soccer's rise on newsstands instead of a banner ad. The two have released Dazed League, a limited-edition 50-page print magazine built around the global soccer movement and timed to this summer's World Cup. It's the second year the pair have worked together on a special issue, following 2025's Dazed Maxx, and the first time the independent title has dedicated a full issue to the sport.

Barbie is expanding its Signature Series with a collectible honoring Miley Cyrus. It brings one of the singer's most recognizable recent looks into the world of fashion dolls. Mattel recreated the artist's outfit from the "Golden Burning Sun" music video, complete with a faux-leather two-piece, pointed-toe black pumps, and a microphone. The custom doll is now available through Mattel Creations, Amazon, Walmart, and Target.

Getty Images is walking away from its planned $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock. The decision was made after UK regulators demanded that Shutterstock sell its editorial businesses. First announced in 2025, the deal would have combined two of the world's largest stock image marketplaces. Both face mounting pressure from AI-generated content. Getty's board unanimously rejected the requirement, calling off the merger and opting to explore other financing options instead.

Cuisinart has released a 250th Celebration Limited Edition version of its FastFreeze Ice Cream Maker ahead of July 4. The appliance uses red, white, and blue details to connect the existing machine with America’s 250th birthday and the start of National Ice Cream Month. Cuisinart currently lists the model at $99.95. It retains the same compact system as the standard FastFreeze, including five preset settings for ice cream, milkshakes, slushies, sorbet, and mix-ins.

HubSpot just picked up one of the sharpest tools in the AI-driven market by acquiring the ability to decode buyer intent in real time. The company entered an agreement to acquire Warmly, the AI-powered go-to-market platform known for identifying website visitors who never fill out a form. Warmly Co-Founder and CEO Max Greenwald confirmed the news in a public letter, calling the deal the next step in a mission that started six years ago.

Procurement and buying research is starting earlier inside AI answers. A prospect can ask which vendors fit a use case, which product claims hold up, and where to buy before a sales team sees intent. Traffic from AI sources to U.S. retail sites grew 393% year over year in the first three months of 2026, according to Adobe Analytics. For executives, this makes AI discovery a revenue and access issue.

Soccer's biggest tournaments prepare players for extreme heat, but the same protections rarely extend to the people filling the stands. GOGO squeeZ addressed this gap with its "Fueling the Fans" activation, It distributed free GOGO Active Fruit Blend with Electrolytes and GOGO Protein products to fans in New York, Kansas City, and Los Angeles. The effort follows an open letter from the brand published in The New York Times.

More than 230 million people now use ChatGPT for health and wellness advice every week, as per OpenAI. This as many are turning to conversational AI to better understand symptoms, treatments, and medical information rather than waiting to speak with a clinician. This has led to healthcare organizations now facing growing pressure to deliver digital experiences that feel just as intuitive as the GPT’s many consumers now rely on daily.

e.l.f. Cosmetics is showing up on the field, in the stands, and now at the center of the summer's biggest soccer moments. The brand kicked off its 2026 Summer of Soccer by presenting the NWSL Challenge Cup and participating in House of GOAL, FootballCo's fan festival. The push builds on e.l.f.'s existing NWSL partnership and its "Empowered.Legendary.Females." platform.

Grindr’s first licensed apparel collection remains on sale at Spencer’s in July, extending the app’s community language after the Pride Month window. Created in partnership with Goodie Two Sleeves, the collection debuted in May exclusively through Spencer’s stores and website. The range includes graphic tees, hoodies, hats, and accessories featuring catchy phrases such as "Daddy of the Year," "Hole," "Pole," and Grindr profile tags.