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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shoppers mourn 'end of an era' as shop enters administration and closes stores

A beloved UK high street retailer, GAME, is set to close all its remaining standalone stores after 36 years due to declining sales and shifts towards online shopping.

Mar 20 • 14:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fish and chip shop owners warn that weight loss jabs are having a real impact on businesses

Fish and chip shop owners in the UK are adjusting their portion sizes due to declining sales attributed to weight loss injections affecting customer appetites.

Mar 20 • 13:28 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Well-known shoe retailer in Latvia to begin liquidation this year

SIA 'Euroskor Latvijā', a well-known shoe retailer, will commence liquidation within the next month due to declining sales and increasing losses.

Mar 19 • 07:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does the Toyota Yaris cost in March 2026

Toyota did not change the price list for the Yaris in March 2026, maintaining its pricing from the previous month despite declining sales.

Mar 18 • 03:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sales, flirtations, and defections: The cava families leave home

The cava industry in Penedès is experiencing upheaval as traditional family brands seek to detach from the Control Board amid commercial challenges and declining sales.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Global Sales of Electric Cars Slow Down: Europe Rises, USA and China Decline

Global electric vehicle sales are declining, with Europe showing growth while the USA and China face a slowdown.

Mar 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Gastronomy in the Starnberg District: When the Fruit Acid Harmonizes with the Malt Body

A new non-alcoholic beer blend combining apple juice and wheat beer has been introduced by a brewery in Andechs, responding to declining beer sales in Germany.

Mar 15 • 15:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Hope for Formula 1: How Audi is fighting against the sales crisis in China

Audi is looking to reverse its declining sales in China by entering the Formula 1 racing series, amidst challenges faced by other major car manufacturers in the region.

Mar 14 • 13:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

One of the most important electric cars may disappear from the market

The new CEO of Porsche, Michael Leiters, is faced with declining sales and is considering merging two flagship models to cut costs.

Mar 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Crisis at Volkswagen – Cuts of 50,000 Jobs

Volkswagen announces a major reduction of 50,000 jobs in Germany amid declining sales and increased tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.

Mar 10 • 14:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Volkswagen at a Crossroads: Declining Profits and the Race for the Future of Automotive Industry

Volkswagen faced significant challenges in 2025 with a notable decline in profits despite stable sales amid global geopolitical tensions and increasing competition.

Mar 10 • 13:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

VW to cut 50,000 jobs amid Trump tariffs and falling Chinese sales

Volkswagen plans to cut 50,000 jobs by the end of the decade due to declining sales and US tariffs.

Mar 10 • 11:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

43 high street stores confirm closures this week including WHSmith and Matalan — full list

Major retailers in the UK, including WHSmith and Matalan, have announced numerous store closures due to declining sales and rising expenses.

Mar 7 • 08:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Discounts and frozen prices: what happened with 0km cars after the tax reduction and the drop in sales

Recent tax changes in Argentina have led to significant price reductions on some new cars, while many others have opted to freeze their prices amid declining sales.

Mar 5 • 20:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Greater Toronto home sales fall in February as buyers, sellers both sidelined: board

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area decreased in February, as both buyers and sellers hesitated in a declining market.

Mar 5 • 13:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Number of Foreclosure Sales is Increasing – One Explanation is the Drop in Property Values

The Finnish foreclosure service has reported an increase in real estate and apartment stock sales, attributed to declining property values.

Mar 4 • 07:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Chronicle of Deindustrialization: Europe Buys 2.5 Million Fewer Cars Than Before the Pandemic

The European automotive industry is facing unprecedented challenges, with car sales declining by 2.5 million units compared to pre-pandemic levels, compounded by increased competition from Chinese manufacturers.

Mar 2 • 04:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Volvo surprises: A version of the popular electric car for under 30,000 euros?

Volvo is reportedly set to release a more affordable version of its EX30 electric car, potentially priced under 30,000 euros in some markets, which could boost interest amid declining sales.

Mar 1 • 13:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Auto Industry: "The Mood Among Staff is Tense"

Mercedes is facing declining sales and profits, resulting in significant job cuts and heightened tensions among employees according to the labor council leader Ergun Lümali.

Mar 1 • 12:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The prices of new cars are dropping, lack of minerals in the USA, and a boom in emerging markets

New car prices in Poland are declining alongside a drop in sales, prompting manufacturers to offer significant discounts; meanwhile, a shortage of key rare minerals in the USA is affecting production.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tesla Cybertrucks are being sold with a large discount: no one is buying

Tesla has reduced the price of the highly anticipated Cybertruck amid declining interest and sales.

Feb 26 • 05:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mining Once Again Suffers Billion-Dollar Losses. Coal Sales at Record Low

Poland's mining industry continues to struggle, facing significant financial losses and declining coal production and sales.

Feb 25 • 06:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Corporation Tax Payment Deadline Extended by 3 Months for 100,000 Companies with Declining Sales

The Korean National Tax Service has extended the corporation tax payment deadline by up to three months for 100,000 companies affected by declining sales, easing their financial burden.

Feb 23 • 04:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Editorial: One tax cut could boost housing sales – the government refuses to accept it

The Finnish real estate market has stagnated for years, with sales declining and long waiting times for transactions, prompting discussions about removing the transfer tax to revitalize the sector.

Feb 22 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The new map of cars: what is happening in the market and how Chinese imports are affecting it

Argentina's automotive industry faces a paradox of rising domestic sales despite declining production and exports, heavily influenced by the influx of Chinese vehicle imports.

Feb 22 • 03:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Ugly Final Bill of Detroit's Auto Giants Electric Car Adventure – Tens of Billions in Losses

Detroit's major auto manufacturers face significant financial losses, exceeding $50 billion, in their electric vehicle ventures due to declining sales and political shifts.

Feb 20 • 12:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Massive cuts hit Volkswagen

Volkswagen plans to cut costs by 20% by the end of 2028 due to declining sales and increased competition.

Feb 18 • 12:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The World's Largest Car Brands Have Been Determined - Three Top 10 Car Giants Saw Their Rankings Drop

The global ranking of car manufacturers has shifted, with Ford's sales declining while BYD continues to rise.

Feb 17 • 19:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Sales Down, Stores Disappearing. What’s Next for Carrefour in Poland?

Carrefour is experiencing declining sales in Poland and closing stores as it struggles to compete in a challenging market.

Feb 17 • 18:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Such weak sales were during the financial crisis, but then costs were at least lower. People are saving, says trader

Retailers in Slovakia report declining consumer spending amid rising costs, with many people opting for discounted products as stores face significant challenges.

Feb 17 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Itaipava hires Virginia to try to increase young people's engagement with beer

Influencer Virginia Fonseca has signed with Itaipava beer to connect with younger consumers amid declining sales in Brazil's beer market.

Feb 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to a giant in the United States? Pizza Hut will close 250 locations in the coming months

Pizza Hut plans to close 250 locations in the United States as part of a strategic review by its parent company, Yum! Brands, due to increased competition and declining sales.

Feb 13 • 12:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The French automotive industry has lost a third of its workforce between 2010 and 2023, according to Insee

The French automotive industry has suffered a significant workforce reduction, losing over 139,000 jobs since 2010 due to declining sales and factory closures.

Feb 12 • 16:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Secrets of Hermès to Continue Running Faster than Its Rivals

Hermès has reported a 9% increase in sales, defying a trend of declining luxury goods sales, with revenue surpassing 16 billion euros in 2025.

Feb 12 • 07:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: Mercedes' Profit Falls by Almost Half

Mercedes-Benz reports a significant drop in profits, down 49% compared to last year due to decreased sales and declining profit margins.

Feb 12 • 06:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Beer in Retreat, Breweries Are Laying Off Workers

Sales of beer are declining, leading to layoffs at breweries such as Heineken, amid changing consumer behaviors, particularly among younger generations.

Feb 11 • 11:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heineken announces cut of up to 6,000 jobs after decline in beer sales

Heineken will cut up to 6,000 jobs globally due to declining beer sales and lower profit growth expectations.

Feb 11 • 10:19 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Heineken to lay off up to 6,000 after drop in beer sales

Heineken announced plans to cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs as part of a strategy to address declining beer consumption.

Feb 11 • 07:54 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Heineken announces layoffs of up to 6,000 employees

Heineken plans to lay off 5,000 to 6,000 employees over the next two years as part of a strategy to improve productivity amid declining beer sales globally.

Feb 11 • 07:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Heineken to cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs in the next two years

Heineken is set to eliminate between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs to address declining sales and market challenges.

Feb 11 • 06:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Have Knowledge Books Lost Their Appeal After Declining Sales?

The article discusses the declining sales of non-fiction books, raising concerns about the future of knowledge books in light of the rising popularity of podcasts and fiction.

Feb 11 • 06:02 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Botswana weighs tax hikes as diamond slump hits state revenue

Botswana is considering tax increases due to declining diamond sales, which are crucial for the country's economy.

Feb 10 • 14:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kering: Decrease in Sales, but Expectations for Return to Growth in 2026 - Gucci Under Pressure

Kering anticipates a return to growth despite recording another quarter of declining sales, primarily due to challenges faced by its flagship brand, Gucci.

Feb 10 • 09:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Shiseido Reports Second Consecutive Year of Losses as US Acquisition Fails Amid Deteriorating Japan-China Relations

Shiseido has reported a significant financial loss for the second consecutive year, impacted by declining sales in China and a poorly performing US acquisition.

Feb 10 • 09:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

After another bleak year, Luca de Meo faces the challenge of accelerating Kering's recovery

Kering faces a challenging recovery under new CEO Luca de Meo after three consecutive years of declining sales and profits.

Feb 10 • 06:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Cucumber Producer Grüne Fee Expands Production by One Third

Estonia's largest cucumber producer, Grüne Fee, is expanding its production capacity by one third amidst rising demand and declining sales of domestic cucumbers in supermarkets.

Feb 9 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Cucumber producer Grüne Fee expands production by one third

Estonia's largest cucumber producer, Grüne Fee, is expanding its production capacity by one third due to increased demand and declining sales of domestic cucumbers in retail.

Feb 9 • 16:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Car of the Day: Tesla Ends Production of Model S, Which Made It a Global Leader in Electromobility

Tesla is ending the production of its Model S and Model X vehicles after years of declining sales, marking the symbolic closure of an era that significantly changed the perception of electromobility.

Feb 6 • 16:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Selver's Business Accounting Director: We Look to 2026 a Bit More Optimistically

Selver's business director Kristjan Anderson noted that while 2025 started with optimistic expectations, the sales trends at the year's end showed signs of a cooldown due to rising food prices and declining consumer purchasing power in Estonia.

Feb 6 • 14:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From the Implementation of the Deposit System After the Boom in Sugar-Free Products

Coca-Cola HBC Poland and the Baltic States concluded the year 2025 by consistently meeting goals and investing in innovations while maintaining a strong presence in the market amidst challenges like the introduction of a deposit system in Poland and declining trends in non-alcoholic beverage sales.

Feb 6 • 04:45 UTC

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