Retail news on November 9, 2026

1. 0101:00 UTC

   Koround takes halal- and vegan-certified DECORE skincare to Southeast Asia

   2 outlets · first: Pr Newswire Consumer trends Mostly press releases

   Machine summary Koround, a Seoul cosmetics company founded in February 2024, said on November 9, 2026 that it is taking its DECORE skincare brand into Southeast Asia, pointing to halal and vegan certification as its differentiator. The company says its Sun Hand Serum reached No. 1 in Naver's hand serum category and that the 100% Collagen Melting Mask sinks into skin within about three seconds after a cream mist is applied.

   1. Koround was founded in February 2024 and launched the DECORE skincare brand in July 2025, according to the company's announcement.
   2. The 100% Collagen Melting Mask is described as a film mask that sinks into skin within roughly three seconds after a cream mist is sprayed on it.
   3. The Sun Hand Serum combines SPF 50+ protection with anti-wrinkle and brightening functions, and Koround says it ranked No. 1 in Naver's hand serum category.
   4. Koround says every product passes clinical efficacy and irritation testing before release.
   5. CEO Kim Jung-hoon, whom the company says previously worked at Google Korea and eBay Korea, leads a marketing team drawn from Google, eBay, AB InBev and Sandbox Network.

   Reported by Pr Newswire and Philippine Times (Big News Network).

   • Naver
   • Google Korea
   • eBay Korea
   • Koround
   • Sandbox Network
   • AB InBev

2. 0209:52 UTC

   Comet returns as an online marketplace 14 years after liquidation

   2 outlets · first: dailystar.co.uk E-commerce

   Machine summary The retailer went into liquidation in 2012, and the revived site restores the black and orange branding associated with the former shops.

   1. The original Comet business went into liquidation in 2012, fourteen years before the relaunch, the reports state.
   2. The new site lists more than one million products from 2,500 sellers, covering TVs, washing machines, mobile phones, computers and gadgets.
   3. Paton restored the black and orange branding associated with the old shops and set aside a later rebrand he believes lost some of the connection with customers.
   4. The marketplace carries electrical goods only; Paton is quoted saying shoppers will not find furniture or clothing on the site.
   5. Paton has said he visited the Trafford Park store in Manchester with his late father as a boy and wants to recreate the excitement of seeing new technology there.

   Reported by dailystar.co.uk and manchestereveningnews.co.uk.

   • Comet

3. 0320:57 UTC

   Children's Place files for Chapter 11 and puts itself up for sale

   2 outlets · first: CNBC Market trends

   Machine summary The Children's Place filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it is seeking to sell substantially all of its assets, with offers due by Dec. 9 and a goal of closing a deal by the end of December. The company reported about $742 million in assets against about $881 million in debts and says its 514 North American stores and two digital storefronts remain open while inventory sales continue with court approval.

   1. The Children's Place filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it aims to sell substantially all of its assets, CNBC reported.
   2. The company reported about $742 million in assets compared with about $881 million in debts in its bankruptcy filing, according to CNBC.
   3. The company said the retailer wants bids from possible purchasers by Dec. 9, aiming to complete a transaction before December ends.
   4. According to the company, it runs two digital storefronts as well as 514 stores in North America, and its products reach 13 countries through wholesale and franchise partners.
   5. Mithaq Capital, a Saudi-based firm, took a majority stake in the company in 2024; CNBC reported the company has not significantly improved its financial outlook since.

   Reported by CNBC and Seeking Alpha.

   • The Children's Place
   • Mithaq Capital

4. 0417:44 UTC

   Coverage recordgCaptain: “U.S. Container Imports Hit 2026 High in September as Extended Peak Season Winds Down”

   2 outlets · first: gCaptain Logistics

   Reports ran from 17:44 UTC on Nov 9 to 14:36 UTC on Nov 10.

   The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

   Reported by gCaptain and freightwaves.com.

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