October 22, 2025
- Tesla is expected to report adjusted earnings of ~$1.9 billion, built on the back of record sales of nearly 500,000 vehicles in the most recent quarter. However, due to the expiry of the federal EV tax credit on Oct. 1, a lot of that demand is said to have been pulled forward, signaling potential trouble ahead (via CNN Business).
- Southeastern Grocers LLC, parent of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket chains, is rebranding itself under one name — The Winn-Dixie Company — in early 2026. It also plans to refocus its energies on its home state of Florida, seeking to sell off ~40 locations outside of that state (via Chain Store Age).
- Coca-Cola has started selling its President Trump-approved soda containing cane sugar, rather than high fructose corn syrup, in select cities and to certain retailers. The new variety was spurred by a demand from the president (via CNN Business).
- Gen Zers and millennials are the most likely age cohorts to be celebrating Halloween this year, and spending is slated to hinge around candy, decorations, food, costumes, alcoholic beverages, and party supplies. The majority say they will primarily shop in store, while just 11% said they will primarily shop online, per Numerator data (via Chain Store Age).
- Mattel missed both earnings and revenue projections for its Q3 business, with CEO Ynon Kreiz stating the company was “challenged in the third quarter by industry-wide shifts in retailer ordering patterns.” Barbie and Fisher-Price in particular showed declines, both lines falling by double digits (via CNBC).
- LVMH could be seeking to sell its 50% stake in Rihanna-backed Fenty Beauty, sources claim. Said sources indicate that LVMH is working with investment bank Evercore concerning the potential sale. Both Rihanna and LVHM own a 50% stake in Fenty Beauty (via Reuters).