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Ford Suffers From Tiny EV Sales

Ford's U.S. sales declined 8.9% in February, with an uptick in hybrid sales but disappointing electric vehicle performance.

European startups

Xiaomi's SU7 Outsold All EVs Made By Ford And GM In 2024

Xiaomi's SU7 electric vehicle has significantly outperformed Ford and GM in sales, highlighting the brand's successful transition from smartphones to EVs.

Ford Sells Only 250 EVs a Day

Ford's EV sales are struggling, accounting for only 4% of total vehicle sales, despite significant investments.

Miscellaneous

Stellantis' CEO is out after a tumultuous year. Here's how things got so bad at the Jeep maker.

Carlos Tavares resigned as Stellantis CEO amid pressure from declining sales and mounting legal issues.

Miscellaneous

Ford (F) Fell On It's Sword Already, But More Pain is Ahead if They Can't Fix The Whole Company

Ford is struggling in the EV market, and leadership changes are necessary for recovery.

Cars

Rivian's Van Outsold The Ford E-Transit And Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Combined

Rivian became the leading manufacturer of electric vans in the U.S. in 2024, surpassing Ford and Mercedes-Benz sales.

Ford Suffers From Tiny EV Sales

Ford's U.S. sales declined 8.9% in February, with an uptick in hybrid sales but disappointing electric vehicle performance.

European startups

Xiaomi's SU7 Outsold All EVs Made By Ford And GM In 2024

Xiaomi's SU7 electric vehicle has significantly outperformed Ford and GM in sales, highlighting the brand's successful transition from smartphones to EVs.

Ford Sells Only 250 EVs a Day

Ford's EV sales are struggling, accounting for only 4% of total vehicle sales, despite significant investments.

Miscellaneous

Stellantis' CEO is out after a tumultuous year. Here's how things got so bad at the Jeep maker.

Carlos Tavares resigned as Stellantis CEO amid pressure from declining sales and mounting legal issues.

Miscellaneous

Ford (F) Fell On It's Sword Already, But More Pain is Ahead if They Can't Fix The Whole Company

Ford is struggling in the EV market, and leadership changes are necessary for recovery.

Cars

Rivian's Van Outsold The Ford E-Transit And Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Combined

Rivian became the leading manufacturer of electric vans in the U.S. in 2024, surpassing Ford and Mercedes-Benz sales.

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McDonald's $5 value meals save third quarter U.S. sales but E. coli outbreak hangs over recovery

McDonald's rebound in U.S. sales is threatened by an E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder hamburgers.

The $5 value meal significantly boosted U.S. same-store sales during the third quarter.

4 days ago

Marketing tech

McDonald's Pushes Chicken Hard

McDonald's is introducing McCrispy Strips to revitalize its menu amidst declining sales.

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Business

McDonald's meal deals are slowly winning customers back to U.S. stores, but people are spending less

McDonald's faces challenges in U.S. sales despite overall global growth, emphasizing the need for balance between pricing and profitability.

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McDonald's $5 value meals save third quarter U.S. sales but E. coli outbreak hangs over recovery

McDonald's rebound in U.S. sales is threatened by an E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder hamburgers.

The $5 value meal significantly boosted U.S. same-store sales during the third quarter.

4 days ago

Marketing tech

McDonald's Pushes Chicken Hard

McDonald's is introducing McCrispy Strips to revitalize its menu amidst declining sales.

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Business

McDonald's meal deals are slowly winning customers back to U.S. stores, but people are spending less

McDonald's faces challenges in U.S. sales despite overall global growth, emphasizing the need for balance between pricing and profitability.

Tesla sales fell for the first time in over a decade

Tesla's 2024 sales lagged behind 2023, prompting introspection on production and demand strategies amidst an overall decline in Model 3 and Y sales.

5 days ago

Tesla Cybertruck Demand Is Way Below Its Annual Production Capacity

Tesla's Cybertruck sales are declining despite initial high expectations and a significant backlog.

Competition is increasing in the electric pickup market, impacting Cybertruck sales.

Cars

Tesla reversed its sales slowdown, but not enough to calm investors' nerves

Tesla's third-quarter sales increased, signaling a potential recovery, but underlying challenges remain in the global EV market.

Shares fell despite delivery gains, showcasing investor skepticism amid a broader sales slowdown in the industry.

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1 week ago

Toronto startup

Elon Musk's Day Just Got A Whole Lot Worse As Tesla's Latest Financial Report Has Arrived

Despite negative media coverage, Tesla's sales continued to rise, showing resilience in challenging market conditions.

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Data science

Tesla Model Y classic still selling well in China despite "Juniper" launch

The Tesla Model Y classic remains popular in China, dominating sales even with the release of its successor.

Cars

Tesla Is Already Offering Discounts On The Cybertruck

Tesla is offering significant discounts on Cybertrucks, although these may not qualify for the federal tax credit.

Tech industry

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Tesla sales fell for the first time in over a decade

Tesla's 2024 sales lagged behind 2023, prompting introspection on production and demand strategies amidst an overall decline in Model 3 and Y sales.

5 days ago

Tesla Cybertruck Demand Is Way Below Its Annual Production Capacity

Tesla's Cybertruck sales are declining despite initial high expectations and a significant backlog.

Competition is increasing in the electric pickup market, impacting Cybertruck sales.

Cars

Tesla reversed its sales slowdown, but not enough to calm investors' nerves

Tesla's third-quarter sales increased, signaling a potential recovery, but underlying challenges remain in the global EV market.

Shares fell despite delivery gains, showcasing investor skepticism amid a broader sales slowdown in the industry.

fromBuzzFeed

1 week ago

Toronto startup

Elon Musk's Day Just Got A Whole Lot Worse As Tesla's Latest Financial Report Has Arrived

Despite negative media coverage, Tesla's sales continued to rise, showing resilience in challenging market conditions.

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Data science

Tesla Model Y classic still selling well in China despite "Juniper" launch

The Tesla Model Y classic remains popular in China, dominating sales even with the release of its successor.

Cars

Tesla Is Already Offering Discounts On The Cybertruck

Tesla is offering significant discounts on Cybertrucks, although these may not qualify for the federal tax credit.

Ethical leadership can boost well-being and performance in remote work environments

Ethical leadership boosts employee commitment and performance, even in remote work settings.

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Video games

Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Second Best Selling Game in the US in 2025

Assassin's Creed Shadows has become the best-selling game in the US for three consecutive weeks after launch.

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Video games

Nintendo Switch Sales Fall 30% "Below Expectations" as the Company Gears up for Switch 2

Nintendo's Switch sales dropped 30.6% year-on-year, leading to a 22% reduction in operating profit expectations as Switch 2 is set to launch.

Startup companies

Square Enix Says Final Fantasy 16 And Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Didn't Meet Sales Expectations

Square Enix's Final Fantasy 16 and 7 Rebirth underperformed in sales despite critical success, possibly due to overlapping releases.

Black Lives Matter

Black Myth: Wukong Is Now One Of The Fastest-Selling Games Ever

Black Myth: Wukong is one of the fastest-selling video games, achieving 10 million copies sold within three days post-launch.

Video games

Monster Hunter Wilds Sales Are Way Higher Than World At Launch In The US

Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom's fastest-selling game, with over 8 million copies sold in three days.

Video games

Star Wars Outlaws Sales Were Worse Than Expected, Ubisoft Admits, "Full Mobilized" To Fix It

Star Wars Outlaws did not meet Ubisoft's sales expectations, prompting plans for updates and a shift towards a more player-centric approach.

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Video games

Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Second Best Selling Game in the US in 2025

Assassin's Creed Shadows has become the best-selling game in the US for three consecutive weeks after launch.

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Video games

Nintendo Switch Sales Fall 30% "Below Expectations" as the Company Gears up for Switch 2

Nintendo's Switch sales dropped 30.6% year-on-year, leading to a 22% reduction in operating profit expectations as Switch 2 is set to launch.

Startup companies

Square Enix Says Final Fantasy 16 And Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Didn't Meet Sales Expectations

Square Enix's Final Fantasy 16 and 7 Rebirth underperformed in sales despite critical success, possibly due to overlapping releases.

Black Lives Matter

Black Myth: Wukong Is Now One Of The Fastest-Selling Games Ever

Black Myth: Wukong is one of the fastest-selling video games, achieving 10 million copies sold within three days post-launch.

Video games

Monster Hunter Wilds Sales Are Way Higher Than World At Launch In The US

Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom's fastest-selling game, with over 8 million copies sold in three days.

Video games

Star Wars Outlaws Sales Were Worse Than Expected, Ubisoft Admits, "Full Mobilized" To Fix It

Star Wars Outlaws did not meet Ubisoft's sales expectations, prompting plans for updates and a shift towards a more player-centric approach.

Marketing

10 Best All in One CRM Software for 2025 | ClickUp

An effective CRM system is essential for managing customer relationships and improving sales performance.

Choosing the right CRM can significantly enhance productivity and streamline operations.

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Marketing tech

The 14 best HubSpot updates from March 2025 | MarTech

HubSpot's March updates enhance team performance through smarter automation and improved data visibility.

Customizable dashboards and redesigned campaign tracking improve sales workflow and campaign management efficiency.

Miscellaneous

How to Create a CRM Dashboard (With Templates)

Effective customer relationship management (CRM) is essential for sales teams to succeed, ensuring informed decision-making guided by accurate data.

Marketing

10 Best All in One CRM Software for 2025 | ClickUp

An effective CRM system is essential for managing customer relationships and improving sales performance.

Choosing the right CRM can significantly enhance productivity and streamline operations.

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Marketing tech

The 14 best HubSpot updates from March 2025 | MarTech

HubSpot's March updates enhance team performance through smarter automation and improved data visibility.

Customizable dashboards and redesigned campaign tracking improve sales workflow and campaign management efficiency.

Miscellaneous

How to Create a CRM Dashboard (With Templates)

Effective customer relationship management (CRM) is essential for sales teams to succeed, ensuring informed decision-making guided by accurate data.

Hyundai Just Had Its Second-Highest Sales Month On Record

Hyundai and Kia achieved record sales in Q1 2025, bolstered by hybrids and electric vehicles.

Data science

Tesla Model Y Prices Have 'Largest Year-Over-Year Drop'

The Tesla Model Y remains the top-selling EV in the U.S., reflecting strong demand in a tough used car market.

Cars

Ford EVs Set New Sales Records In The U.S. In January

Ford achieved record sales in electric vehicles and hybrids in January 2024, indicating strong performance and growth in the EV segment.

Alternative transportation

Demand Is Sliding For One Of The Coolest EVs Available Today

The Ioniq 6, despite its innovative features, is underperforming in sales compared to other Hyundai EVs.

Hyundai Just Had Its Second-Highest Sales Month On Record

Hyundai and Kia achieved record sales in Q1 2025, bolstered by hybrids and electric vehicles.

Data science

Tesla Model Y Prices Have 'Largest Year-Over-Year Drop'

The Tesla Model Y remains the top-selling EV in the U.S., reflecting strong demand in a tough used car market.

Cars

Ford EVs Set New Sales Records In The U.S. In January

Ford achieved record sales in electric vehicles and hybrids in January 2024, indicating strong performance and growth in the EV segment.

Alternative transportation

Demand Is Sliding For One Of The Coolest EVs Available Today

The Ioniq 6, despite its innovative features, is underperforming in sales compared to other Hyundai EVs.

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#sales-strategy

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Marketing tech

A Complete Guide To Sales Enablement Training

Sales enablement training empowers sales teams to effectively engage buyers and close deals with the right knowledge and resources.

Marketing

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Incentives for Sales Teams

Sales performance is influenced by more than just compensation; deeper motivational factors are also crucial.

Executives often oversimplify success by equating pay with performance.

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fromHarvard Business Review

Marketing tech

A Complete Guide To Sales Enablement Training

Sales enablement training empowers sales teams to effectively engage buyers and close deals with the right knowledge and resources.

fromHarvard Business Review

Marketing

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Incentives for Sales Teams

Sales performance is influenced by more than just compensation; deeper motivational factors are also crucial.

Executives often oversimplify success by equating pay with performance.

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Growth hacking

When Sales Incentives Backfire

Sales incentives can lead to both positive business outcomes and unethical manipulation by sales personnel.

#apple

Apple

Apple iPhone 16e sells like hot cakes, early data shows

The iPhone 16e surprisingly outperformed the SE model despite a substantial price increase, indicating strong user demand.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Tech industry

Apple's Revenue Increases 4 Percent Despite Slowing iPhone Sales

Apple's iPhone sales fell slightly despite new A.I. features, highlighting struggles in the smartphone market.

Growth in services revenue helped offset lackluster iPhone sales.

Apple

Apple iPhone 16e sells like hot cakes, early data shows

The iPhone 16e surprisingly outperformed the SE model despite a substantial price increase, indicating strong user demand.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Tech industry

Apple's Revenue Increases 4 Percent Despite Slowing iPhone Sales

Apple's iPhone sales fell slightly despite new A.I. features, highlighting struggles in the smartphone market.

Growth in services revenue helped offset lackluster iPhone sales.

Turning Data into Solutions with the All In Census

Diverse representation in advertising leads to improved sales performance and strengthens industry talent pools.

Germany news

It's the end of a wild era for Yeezy and Adidas

Adidas has sold all of its Yeezy inventory, marking the end of a successful partnership tarnished by controversy.

Beer

fromBevindustry

2025 Beer Report: Will import beer remain unstoppable?

Imported beers are experiencing significant growth, particularly Mexican brands, despite challenges in the overall beer market.

Home Depot breaks two-year sales slump in Q4

Home Depot broke a two-year decline in same-store sales, showing signs of recovery in the housing market.

Business

Does Loud Music Bother Starbucks Customers?

Starbucks faces declining sales and stagnant revenue; CEO Brian Niccol aims to enhance store experience and address operational issues.

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Miscellaneous

Burberry bounces back after 4% drop in sales over Christmas quarter

Burberry's sales fell 4% this Christmas, but exceeded expectations, with significant recovery in the US market.

The brand is undergoing transformation with encouraging customer responses despite past losses.

Miscellaneous

Warmer-than-expected fall weather is hurting retailers that sell coats and boots

Unseasonably warm weather negatively impacted apparel retailers' sales, particularly for winter clothing and accessories, in the third quarter.

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Canada news

Next warns of 1% price increase as budget wage bill soars by 67m

Next has outperforming sales expectations for the Christmas season but warns of rising wage costs leading to price increases.

E-Commerce

fromFast Company

Home Depot breaks two-year sales slump in Q4

Home Depot broke a two-year decline in same-store sales, showing signs of recovery in the housing market.

Business

Does Loud Music Bother Starbucks Customers?

Starbucks faces declining sales and stagnant revenue; CEO Brian Niccol aims to enhance store experience and address operational issues.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Miscellaneous

Burberry bounces back after 4% drop in sales over Christmas quarter

Burberry's sales fell 4% this Christmas, but exceeded expectations, with significant recovery in the US market.

The brand is undergoing transformation with encouraging customer responses despite past losses.

Miscellaneous

Warmer-than-expected fall weather is hurting retailers that sell coats and boots

Unseasonably warm weather negatively impacted apparel retailers' sales, particularly for winter clothing and accessories, in the third quarter.

fromBusiness Matters

Canada news

Next warns of 1% price increase as budget wage bill soars by 67m

Next has outperforming sales expectations for the Christmas season but warns of rising wage costs leading to price increases.

How I Use Math to Solve Business Problems | HackerNoon

A structured approach is crucial for identifying issues in business performance.

Understanding the user funnel helps in targeting areas of improvement.

Business intelligence

CRM Hygiene: Improve Data Quality and Sales Performance

Proper CRM hygiene is essential for reducing lost opportunities and improving sales performance.

Regular data audits and standardization are key practices for maintaining CRM hygiene.

fromShopify

E-Commerce

What Is a Stock-to-Sales Ratio? How To Calculate (2025) - Shopify

Track your stock-to-sales ratio to maintain optimal inventory levels and boost profitability.

Mobile UX

Samsung Galaxy S25: what to expect

Samsung's Galaxy S25 series aims to expand on the sales success of the S24 series with key upgrades and enhancements.

Wearables

Samsung Galaxy S24 sales outpace S23 series, foldables decline

Demand for Galaxy S24 exceeds previous models by 18%, while sales of Galaxy Z6 foldables dropped 6%, causing market contraction.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Portland

2024 VW Atlas Peak Edition offers rugged looks, comfort for seven

The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas combines bold looks with comfort, making it an effective family SUV with limited off-road capabilities.

fromEngadget

Video games

PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade is coming to PC

Stellar Blade is performing well as a PS5 exclusive, with plans for a PC port expected to boost sales further.

Business

fromwww.housingwire.com

What Home Depot's earnings mean for the housing market outlook

Home Depot's strong Q3 2024 sales highlight resilience in seasonal goods amidst economic uncertainty and changing consumer behavior.

#gaming-industry

fromKotaku

Video games

Nintendo Swears Its Switch 2 Announcement Plans Haven't Changed With the Console Still MIA

Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 reveal timeline is unchanged, aiming for a reveal by March 2025 despite current sales challenges.

fromVG247

Video games

If you're desperate for an Astro Bot sequel, the fact that it's done better than most 3D platformers bar Mario in the past decade in Europe should give you some hope

Astro Bot is a standout success in the 3D platformer genre, outperforming competitors like Sonic and Crash in sales.

fromKotaku

Video games

Nintendo Swears Its Switch 2 Announcement Plans Haven't Changed With the Console Still MIA

Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 reveal timeline is unchanged, aiming for a reveal by March 2025 despite current sales challenges.

fromVG247

Video games

If you're desperate for an Astro Bot sequel, the fact that it's done better than most 3D platformers bar Mario in the past decade in Europe should give you some hope

Astro Bot is a standout success in the 3D platformer genre, outperforming competitors like Sonic and Crash in sales.

Business

China's Largest Coffee Chain Plans to Hit Starbucks in the US

Starbucks faces significant challenges as sales decline, particularly in China, posing risks to its global expansion strategy.

Startup companies

Starbucks Launches Pumpkin Spice Latte Early but It Won't Help

Starbucks preempts autumn with pumpkin spice latte release, signaling a need for strong leadership as sales stagnate.

Business

China's Largest Coffee Chain Plans to Hit Starbucks in the US

Starbucks faces significant challenges as sales decline, particularly in China, posing risks to its global expansion strategy.

Startup companies

Starbucks Launches Pumpkin Spice Latte Early but It Won't Help

Starbucks preempts autumn with pumpkin spice latte release, signaling a need for strong leadership as sales stagnate.

more#starbucks

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Artificial intelligence

Meta's smart glasses outsell traditional Ray-Bans in some stores, even before AI features roll out | TechCrunch

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are a top-selling product, significantly contributing to sales in EMEA regions despite lacking AI features.

fromBusiness Matters

Business intelligence

Best Sales Tools for Productivity: Enhance Your Performance

Sales productivity tools automate repetitive tasks, allowing sales teams to enhance performance and focus on building relationships with prospects.

Sales reps spend 70% of their time on non-selling tasks, highlighting the need for productivity tools.

Miscellaneous

11 Best Sales Onboarding and Training Software 2024 | ClickUp

Sales onboarding tools are crucial for effective training and performance in modern sales teams.

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Business

Sally Rooney's Intermezzo set to be best-selling book of 2024 - Dubray

Irish fiction dominates, with strong sales expected for upcoming titles.

Dubray Books is experiencing expansion despite a decline in pre-tax profits.

New accounts show increased revenues and optimism for future sales.

London

All Bar One owner says wet weather throughout the summer led to slower sales - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Adverse weather and riots negatively impacted sales, but inflationary pressures eased, leading to a 2.5% increase in like-for-like sales.

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