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“Bud Light Backlash Will Cost Brands Up to 15% of Shelf Space”

“…Major grocery chains are just starting an annual spring rite: reshuffling the alcohol aisle to give more space to top sellers. That reset means fewer feet of shelf space for Bud Light, which hasn’t fully recovered from a conservative-led backlash… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Altria adds $2.4 billion to share repurchase kitty, lifts earnings forecast on AB InBev stake sale”

“Altria Group expanded its share buyback program by $2.4 billion and raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, after the Marlboro maker agreed to sell about 10% of its stake in brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev… The company now expects 2024 adjusted… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies, Stocks

“SEC ends crypto drama by giving the green light to 11 bitcoin ETFs” [Jan 10th 20224]

“…Regulators on Wednesday gave money managers the green light to launch 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, allowing everyday investors to get exposure to the world’s largest cryptocurrency without having to own it. The ETFs, which begin trading Thursday, could make… Continue Reading…

Business

“Bud Light falls further, Modelo extends lead as best-selling US beer”

“…Total beer sales in the U.S. were up 2.2% in dollar sales for the week ending Aug. 19, but three brands saw double-digit increases in both sales and volume: Miller Lite was up 18.5% in sales and 12.3% in volume, Coors Light… Continue Reading…

Business

“Bud Light May Never Recover From The Controversy That Cost $400 Million In Lost US Sales “

“Bud Light may never recover from the ongoing controversy surrounding the brand, according to an anonymous beer distributor who spoke to the New York Post on July 31… During the past few months, the company experienced hiring freezes and mass layoffs. Beer… Continue Reading…

Business

“Boycotts hit stocks hard. Here’s what might be next for Bud, Target and others caught in the anti-Pride backlash”

“One by one, companies have come under an expanding attack. Anheuser-Busch,Target, Kohl’s and VF Corp.’s North Face brand have all felt the vitriol of this latest push from the right. And the list keeps growing. These companies have been branded as “woke capitalists” — and… Continue Reading…

Business

“Anti-trans backlash against Bud Light has executives on the hot seat. What’s going on?”

“On Friday, Anheuser-Busch InBev, the parent company of Bud Light, placed two of its marketing executives on leave after public outcry from conservative corners over the beer brand’s partnership with a transgender influencer. The move follows weeks of controversy, including… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Twilio shares plunge 34% on light guidance”

“Twilio shares fell about 34% on Friday morning, a day after the cloud communications software maker announced third-quarter results that gave a soft revenue outlook. Here’s how the company did: With respect to guidance, Twilio is calling for a fourth-quarter adjusted net loss… Continue Reading…