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Starbucks Korea has seen a 'very significant' drop in sales after Shinsegae’s controversial Tank Day marketing campaign referenced the May 18 Gwangju Uprising, prompting apologies from Shinsegae and Starbucks Global, the firing of Starbucks Korea’s head, an internal review, and ongoing investigations amid public calls for boycotts.
Samsung is phasing out the Galaxy Z TriFold, ending US sales after inventory runs out following a brief late-2025 launch; the $2,899 foldable was billed as a flagship showcase rather than a mass-market device, with only limited units sold and rising component costs squeezing margins, and Samsung has not indicated plans for a wider or updated version.
Pizza Hut plans to close roughly 250 U.S. locations in the first half of the year as part of Yum Brands’ broad strategic review, affecting about 3% of its U.S. restaurants. The move follows a 3% decline in U.S. same-store sales amid competition from Domino’s, with a potential sale among the options being considered; exact closures aren’t disclosed yet. Cincinnati area has about 2–3 dozen Pizza Hut outlets.
Porsche’s global deliveries fell 10% in 2025 to 279,449 units, the steepest drop in 16 years, with China down 26% and declines across Europe and other regions; the Macan remained the top seller while the 911 posted a record, and Porsche signaled a pivot back toward combustion and hybrid models amid strong Chinese EV competition.
Porsche’s 2025 global sales fell about 10% to 279,449 as Europe’s shift away from combustion models and softer Taycan demand offset the continued strength of the 911 (over 50k sold). The US remained the largest market, while Europe saw rising electrified deliveries. Management flags a 2026 focus on “value over volume” and is phasing out the combustion versions of the 718 and Macan, with new GT3-style and EV-focused models in the pipeline.
Tesla's Q4 2025 vehicle deliveries dropped 15.6% year-over-year, signaling a sales slump amid weaker demand and the expiration of U.S. tax credits, but growth in energy storage and future autonomous ride-sharing (Robotaxi) plans remain key to investor optimism. The company is expected to report full quarterly results on Jan. 28, with future demand hinging on advancements in self-driving tech and scaling Robotaxi services.
Rivian's Q4 2025 sales dropped 31.3% following the end of federal tax credits, with full-year sales down 18.1%, but the company remains optimistic about the upcoming launch of the R2 in 2026 and new features like Universal Hands-Free Driving.
Tesla lost its position as the world's top electric vehicle maker in 2025 due to declining sales caused by customer dissatisfaction, expiring tax credits, and increased competition from Chinese automaker BYD, which sold 2.26 million vehicles. Despite the sales drop, Tesla's stock rose slightly, as investors focus on Musk's future plans involving robotaxis, energy storage, and robotics, with the company preparing for potential new revenue streams and a significant pay package for Musk.
Tesla lost its position as the world's top EV maker to China's BYD in 2025 due to declining sales, increased competition, and the end of US tax credits, with BYD expanding rapidly in Europe and globally, while Tesla shifts focus to robotics and self-driving technology.
Tesla's Q4 2025 vehicle deliveries dropped by 15.6% compared to the previous year, leading to a loss of its position as the top-selling EV maker to China's BYD, amid rising competition and the expiration of federal EV tax credits, raising concerns about its future growth and innovation goals.
Tesla's Q4 vehicle deliveries fell more than expected due to decreased EV demand following the end of tax incentives, leading to a second consecutive year of declining sales, despite rising investor interest in its robotics and autonomous vehicle projects.
Arby's, a longstanding fast-food chain known for roast beef sandwiches, has quietly closed over a dozen locations across the U.S. in 2025 due to a 6.3% decline in sales caused by rising costs and lower consumer spending, despite its significant market share and high sales figures.
November 2025 saw the worst video game hardware and software sales in 30 years in the US, with hardware spending dropping 27% and unit sales hitting their lowest since 1995, driven by high prices and declining demand across major consoles like Xbox Series, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.
US video game hardware sales experienced a historically poor November, marking a significant downturn in the market.
All major video game consoles, including Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo, experienced significant sales declines in 2025 due to rising hardware prices, reduced unit sales, and broader industry challenges, signaling a potential shift in the gaming market with higher-priced, premium-focused consoles and changing consumer habits.