San Francisco – September 15, 2026 -- The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco will open Bruma, a new cocktail lounge, on October 12, 2026, inside the hotel's 1909 Neoclassical building on Nob Hill.

The lounge takes its name from the Spanish word for "mist"

Bruma draws its concept from San Francisco's fog, Nob Hill's residential character, and the city's history as a Pacific port. The room is designed to shift mood throughout the day, moving from afternoon tea traditions to late-night conversation, with the cocktail menu changing alongside it.

Montvale, N.J. – September 15, 2026 -- Sharp Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA) is joining the Carvana PPA Tour as Official Kitchen Appliance Sponsor for two stops this fall: the Veolia Arizona Open in Mesa, Arizona, from September 14–20, and the Rate Las Vegas Open in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 28–October 4.

Boston – September 15, 2026 -- Gong cha is marking its 20th anniversary with a free, limited-edition Birthday Boba Bottle for every guest who orders the brand's Birthday Drink on Sept. 15 at participating U.S. locations, while supplies last.

Berlin – September 15, 2026 -- A new survey from Rover finds that 45 percent of dog owners in Germany say their actual dog-related expenses turned out higher than they initially expected.

Atlanta – September 14, 2026 -- ILA, a clean energy bar brand, has officially launched with two flavors: ILA Chocolate and ILA Peanut, following six years of formulation work by two practicing herbalists.

Each bar delivers 9 grams of plant-based protein from pea and hemp, alongside what the brand calls Adaptive Energy+TM, a blend of Reishi and Ashwagandha, adaptogenic herbs traditionally used to support the body's response to everyday stress.

Birmingham – September 14, 2026 -- Shipt has launched Ask Shipt, an AI shopping assistant that lets customers build a complete grocery cart by typing a request or uploading a photo, available now in the Shipt app and on Shipt.com.

Purchase, N.Y. – September 14, 2026 -- Pepsi is offering fans a free 12-pack of Pepsi Zero Sugar through September 14 as it launches its 26th season of NFL partnership with a new ad campaign starring Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis and Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson.

New York – September 14, 2026 -- Jameson Irish Whiskey, the Official Spirits Sponsor of the NFL, has launched America's Biggest Round, a nationwide program offering up to $5 million in bar tabs for football fans this season.

Hoboken, N.J. – September 13, 2026 -- Knorr and Hot Ones launched two new spicy meal kits on Amazon.com starting September 9, with three-packs priced at $8.99 MSRP.

The collaboration includes Knorr Mexican Rice, inspired by the tangy brightness of Hot Ones' Los Calientes Verde sauce and dialed to a medium heat level, and Knorr Cheesy Cheddar Pasta, inspired by the intensity of Hot Ones' The Last Dab and dialed up to a hot spice level.

Cognac – September 13, 2026 -- LOUIS XIII Cognac has launched BLACK PEARL: TRIBUTE TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF LOUIS XIII, a new limited-edition expression priced at $28,000 per decanter and capped at just 398 bottles worldwide.