Consumer

Consumer

Severe US Cattle Shortage Eats Into Meatpacker Tyson’s Earnings

Photo by Natalia Blauth via Unsplash

The 28.5 million beef cows as of July 1 marked the lowest headcount since tracking began in 1971 and represented a 1% year-over-year decline.

1 min read

Photo via Richard B. Levine/Newscom

Consumer

Chobani Cashes In on Protein-Maxxing Boom

Chobani, whose sales volume has jumped 20% in the past three years, is planning a high-protein milk product amid a larger expansion.

1 min read
Photo via Abbott

Consumer

Abbott Introduces America’s First Liquid Baby Formula With Whole Milk

The benefit of whole milk-based baby formula is that it more closely mirrors the fat blend found in breast milk than powdered baby formula.

1 min read
Photo via Weston Hancock / SOPA Images/Sipa USA/Newscom

Consumer

Best Buy Hikes Outlook After Hot Summer Quarter

Despite tariff chaos, soaring electronics prices, and deflating consumer sentiment, Best Buy just delivered a strong beat.

2 min read

Media & Entertainment

Is Netflix Getting Its Groove Back?

Photo via Weston Hancock / SOPA Images/Sipa USA/Newscom

One analyst says investors disenchanted with Netflix have lost the plot (in much the same way as the final season of Stranger Things).

2 min read

Consumer

Nestle’s Protein-Packed Comeback Is AI-Tailored to GLP-1 Users

Photo via Vincent Isore/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

GLP-1 patients have cut their grocery budgets by 6%, amounting to $416 in annual shopping hauls per household, a one study.

1 min read

Photo by KDavid Montero via Unsplash

Consumer

Big Box Earnings Preview: Walmart, Target Poised to Benefit From Value Shoppers

Walmart has been the clearest beneficiary of consumers more carefully checking price tags, thanks in part to its strong value positioning.

2 min read
Photo illustration by Connor Lin / The Daily Upside, Photo by Alesmunt via iStock

Consumer

Malls Regain Rizz as Gen Z Embraces Style of Yesteryear’s Teens

Gen Z’s interest in brands that styled teens of an earlier era is revitalizing once-beleaguered shopping mall retailers.

4 min read
Photo via Jimin Kim/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Consumer

Growth at Fast Food Joints Like Wendy’s Looks Soggy Next to Casual-Dining Chains

Chains including Cheesecake Factory, BJ’s, IHOP and Chili’s have seen sales and foot traffic climb alongside their shares.

2 min read

Consumer

Premium Sneaker Brand On’s Stock Tumbles Amid Push to Keep ‘Full Price’ Power

Photo via Marcus Ingram/Sipa USA/Newscom

The Swiss company’s stock ended the day down roughly 20% after it lowered its outlook for the rest of the year.

1 min read

Sign Up for The Daily Upside to Unlock This Article

Sharp news & analysis on finance, economics, and investing.