A new California law will limit sales of some muscle-building supplements to minors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring people under 18 from buying certain over-the-counter diet pills and supplements marketed for weight loss or muscle building. The measure, AB 2030, was signed Sept. 28 and takes effect Jan. 1, 2027. The governor’s office said nonprescription products that have not been medically approved can carry […]
McDonald’s plans to add new affordable menu options next year to improve sluggish sales.
McDonald’s is testing new value-menu options as it works toward introducing a national program in early 2027. The company is looking to revive U.S. customer traffic. Its latest quarterly results, released Wednesday, showed comparable sales in the country slipped 0.2% in the third quarter. CEO Chris Kempczinski said the chain started an eight-week trial in […]
Apple has its best September quarter under its new CEO as iPhone and Mac sales rise sharply
Apple posted record revenue and earnings per share for the September quarter on Monday, even after raising prices on several popular products. Strong iPhone and Mac sales helped drive the results, which mark the first earnings report since John Ternus became CEO. Revenue climbed 12% year over year to $114.5 billion, ahead of analysts’ expectations. […]
Halloween candy sales begin slowly due to high chocolate prices and worries about affordability
Slow Start for Halloween Candy Sales Amid High Prices This year’s Halloween candy sales are lagging as consumers in the U.S. grapple with rising living costs and soaring chocolate prices. According to NielsenIQ, a market research firm, sales dropped by 6.7% in the month ending October 17 compared to last year. Additionally, there was an […]
Crumbl closes several stores in California due to falling sales
Crumbl, the popular dessert chain, is closing numerous stores after experiencing a sharp decline in sales. So far in 2026, seven locations in California have shut down. According to a recent report, the company has closed a total of 57 stores nationwide this year. Crumbl is particularly known for its visually appealing cookies, often loaded […]
Luxury’s appeal fades as LVMH, Kering, and Hermès shares drop due to falling sales
The stocks of some of Europe’s well-known luxury brands are experiencing significant declines, reaching their lowest levels in years. This drop is primarily due to a decrease in purchases by Chinese consumers and a struggling industry overhaul. Notably, shares of prominent fashion companies have fallen by about 40% this year alone. This includes LVMH, the […]
Increase in Weapon Sales in Paris Before Expected Saturday Riots
Surge in Non-Lethal Self-Defense Sales in Paris Ahead of Planned Protests Firearms vendors in Paris are experiencing a notable increase in sales of non-lethal self-defense tools, such as high-powered pepper spray guns. With shopkeepers preparing for potential unrest this Saturday, many are also stocking up on items like telescopic batons, baseball bats, and iron bars. […]
The British Pound enters retail sales with November’s increase already anticipated.
On Wednesday, UK inflation came in higher than expected across the board, including the headline, core, and monthly metrics, yet the Pound remained relatively stable. It hovers just below 1.3400 against the US dollar, having not closed above that level since mid-September. Traders had already factored in a near complete Bank of England (BoE) rate […]
Domino’s expansion slows down during a general decline in pizza sales.
Domino’s has experienced a slowdown in sales during the latest quarter, reflecting a wider decline in pizza demand as consumers become more budget-conscious. Even though the world’s largest pizza chain surpassed analysts’ expectations for both profit and revenue, its stock fell over 4% on Tuesday after signaling a forecast of reduced growth for the remainder […]
Tesla exceeds third-quarter delivery expectations as sales in Europe recover.
Tesla Exceeds Delivery Expectations in Q3 Tesla surpassed Wall Street’s projections for its third-quarter deliveries, which was announced on Friday. The company’s sales in Europe showed signs of recovery from the previous year’s downturn, compensating for declining demand in its largest markets, the U.S. and China. As a result, Tesla’s shares, based in Austin, Texas, […]