NEW YORK – October 27, 2026 -- Slate Truck buyers can now dress their pickups in six Smarties-inspired colors: Blue Raspberry, Cherry, Grape, Pineapple, Orange, or Strawberry. The pastel Starter Pack series is a collaboration between Slate and the candy brand.

SAN DIEGO – October 27, 2026 -- Curology and Dove Cameron are launching a four-piece, non-prescription skin and lip routine called Ethereal Glow, available today exclusively at curology.com for a $50 introductory price.

Mattoon – October 21, 2026 -- Drivers in Central Illinois can now get new tires installed the same day at a Plaza Tire Service store that has opened at 1304 Fort Worth Way in Mattoon.

The new store sits minutes from Interstate 57

The location is near the city's primary retail corridor. It is meant to serve local residents, commuters and travelers across Coles County and the surrounding Central Illinois region. It also adds another option to Plaza Tire Service's existing network of stores.

New York – October 21, 2026 -- Jos. A. Bank has opened a new 4,442-square-foot store at Northborough Crossing in Northborough, Massachusetts, and shoppers can visit at 8116 Shops Way, Northborough, MA 01532. The menswear retailer is returning to the area with its reimagined store concept.

The store is the second to use the new layout

The Northborough location follows the first redesigned Jos. A. Bank store, which opened in Peachtree City, Georgia, last week. It sits near the intersection of Routes 9 and 20 and serves shoppers from surrounding communities.

Portland – October 21, 2026 -- Hanna Andersson's second collection with Dusen Dusen puts polka dots on pajamas, sweatshirts, socks and jackets for babies, kids and adults. Hanna Rewards members get first access, and the full collection opens to everyone on October 22.

Ruston – October 20, 2026 -- Choosing the wrong paper can shift the colors, texture and lifespan of an artwork reproduction, according to a new HelloNation guide featuring Henry McCoy of Fine Line Supply Co. in Ruston, Louisiana.

Weight changes how a print feels

Heavier paper often gives reproduction prints a more substantial, professional feel, while lighter paper can make them look more casual. The article says weight also affects durability.

New York – October 19, 2026 -- Attack Shark's R5 Turbo, a 43g wireless gaming mouse with 8KHz polling over both wired and wireless connections, goes on sale October 23, 2026, in black, white and a new Dune colorway.

A carbon fiber shell weighing about 43g

The housing is injection-molded carbon fiber composite with a hollowed-out, breathable design. Weight is approximately 43g (± 3g). A glass-like cool-touch coating is meant to reduce stickiness from hand sweat during long sessions.

Irvine – October 19, 2026 -- OluKai's new Pāhi boot costs $300, gets early access on October 20 and goes on sale sitewide on October 22, with a sole designed to be resoled so the boots last for years.

The limited-edition boot is a collaboration with Neil Kamimura, a Big Island Hawai'i native and master bladesmith. Self-taught, Kamimura gained international recognition by winning the History Channel competition show Forged in Fire. When he is not restoring vintage motorcycles, he makes knives and swords sought after by celebrities and collectors.

Tucson – October 19, 2026 -- Park fans can now buy T-shirts and other branded products from WNP Gear, a new collection from Western National Parks sold exclusively through the nonprofit's online store.

Sterling, Ill. – October 19, 2026 -- A 40-year barber from Maryland has won the fifth Wahl Benevolent Beards Contest, taking home $5,000 for himself and $20,000 for his charity, and he will be honored at a free beard grooming event before the Baltimore Ravens game on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.

Robert Cradle of Odenton, MD, founded Rob's Barbershop Community Foundation (RBCF). The charity brings grooming services, hygiene products and barber training to underserved communities. Wahl will park its Mobile Barbershop on RavensWalk from 9 a.m. to noon EST for the event.