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Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Waves of police, YouTubers and little fanfare as Club World Cup begins
It's Saturday afternoon in Miami and as usual traffic is crawling up the northbound side of Highway 95. Even in the 'Express Lane', where locals pay a small fee to supposedly dodge traffic, there is gridlock. As they sat in their air-conditioned cars those locals noticed the huge billboard advertising the opening game of Fifa's new $1billion Club World Cup tournament between Inter Miami and Al Ahly, which would take place later that evening at the Hard Rock Stadium, home of the NFL side Miami Dolphins. Alongside a picture of the glowing gold trophy that 32 teams from six continents are fighting for was an image of Lionel Messi in a Miami shirt and the words: 'It's Showtime.' The billboard flickered to the next advert, from the Mexican beer Modelo.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
22 Of The Funniest Posts About Cats And Dogs This Week (June 7-13)
Woof — it's been a long week. If you feel like you've been working like a dog, let us offer you the internet equivalent of a big pile of catnip: hilarious posts about pets. We Shih Tzu not. Each week at HuffPost, we scour Bluesky, Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, to find the funniest posts about our furballs being complete goofballs. They're sure to make you howl. (And if you want more, no need to beg ― you can check out last week's batch right here.) Cats can take a lot of the blame for household accidents but I'm having a hard time explaining to my wife that one of them left a Modelo in the freezer and it exploded — Mark (@AgingRanchHand) June 7, 2025 Picture of the day ❤😊😍 — Tweets of Dogs (@TweeetsOfDogs) June 12, 2025 Typical sibling behavior. — Posts Of Cats (@PostsOfCats) June 11, 2025 ppl usually refer to their pets as their children but sunflower is def not my child. she is a grandma that is sick of putting up w me. not even my grandma. shes just an old lady that is stuck w me. gramma sunflower. — 🔥 (@fIametrooper) June 9, 2025 Please don't stop.. 😊Sound on — Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) June 10, 2025 — (◍•ᴗ•◍)♡ ✧*。 (@cockIuver) June 8, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Doggos Doing Things (@doggosdoingthings) Not all hero's wear capes! — (@BagdMilkSoWhat) June 12, 2025 no talk to me im angy — No Context Cats (@nocontextscats) June 10, 2025 animals be 15 minutes old and already know what to do. — Zik ✰ (@_Gottalovezik) June 11, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cats Doing Things (@catsdoingthings) — out of context dogs (@contextdogs) June 10, 2025 not once but twice 😭 — Punch Cat (@PunchingCat) June 10, 2025 guess which one of us is thinking about costco rotisserie chicken — billie (@heybillierae) June 8, 2025 he's multitasking — Posts Of Cats (@PostsOfCats) June 10, 2025 — Black cats are not bad luck (@visualscat) June 6, 2025 — animals going goblin mode (@mischiefanimals) June 8, 2025 My cat had surgery on his eye, and my other cat hasn't stopped imitating him since he came home... — contents that ll heal your depression 🌻 (@catshealdeprsn) June 9, 2025 21 Of The Funniest Posts About Cats And Dogs This Week 22 Of The Funniest Posts About Cats And Dogs This Week 22 Of The Funniest Posts About Cats And Dogs This Week
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coca-Cola and other companies losing sales as Hispanic residents stay home and skip shopping over arrest fears
Coca-Cola and other major brands have seen sales slip in recent months, partly due to Hispanic customers pulling back from stores and staying home amid 'a fear of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.' The soft drink giant expressed concern after its sales volume in North America fell 3 percent in the first quarter of 2025. While there is no data that unequivocally links Hispanics' immigration fears to pulling back from spending, executives at big brands acknowledged those concerns are likely having some impact on sales, The Wall Street Journal reports. The company emphasized the importance of the 64 million U.S. Hispanic consumers who hold $2.1 trillion in spending power. 'In addition to challenges with severe weather and calendar shift, volume was impacted by weakening consumer sentiment as the quarter progressed, particularly among Hispanic consumers,' Coca-Cola's CEO James Quincey said during an earnings call on April 30. 'Some of the geopolitical tension and Hispanic pullback also affected the Mexican [market], particularly the border region, which is very connected to the U.S.,' Quincey added on the call. The sentiment was backed by Jim Sabia, the president of Constellation Brands, which owns Modelo and Corona. Sales of Modelo, which overtook Bud Light as America's best-selling beer in 2023, have also dipped slightly lately. 'There is a fear of the ICE raids,' Sabia said at the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum last month. 'There's a fear out there, so these consumers are changing their behaviour,' Sabia said of Hispanic consumers. 'That's in the off-premise trade. In the on-premise trade, they're cutting back on social events. They're cutting back on restaurants.' President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are also likely impacting Hispanic consumers' shopping habits. In one of the company's monthly surveys earlier this year, Hispanic consumers said they were worried about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and inflation from the tariff war. The survey found 75 percent of Hispanic consumers were scaling back on eating out and going to social gatherings where beer was served, The Journal noted. Likewise, the retailer JD Sports said it was noticing a 'huge decline in traffic' in its Shoe Palace stores, which have a large Latino customer base. CEO Regis Schultz said he could 'definitely' see the impact of the immigration policy on footfall. Coca-Cola's CEO said the company was also suffering following false rumors the company laid off Latino staff and reported them to ICE agents. The fake claims prompted Hispanic customers to boycott the drinks. 'It wasn't the first piece of misinformation, disinformation, or anything else nefarious about the Coca-Cola brand, and I'm sure it won't be the last,' Quincey said. 'But we are very focused on recovering from it.'
The Independent
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Coca-Cola and other companies losing sales as Hispanic residents stay home and skip shopping over arrest fears
Coca-Cola and other major brands have seen sales slip in recent months, partly due to Hispanic customers pulling back from stores and staying home amid 'a fear of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.' The soft drink giant expressed concern after its sales volume in North America fell 3 percent in the first quarter of 2025. While there is no data that unequivocally links Hispanics' immigration fears to pulling back from spending, executives at big brands acknowledged those concerns are likely having some impact on sales, The Wall Street Journal reports. The company emphasized the importance of the 64 million U.S. Hispanic consumers who hold $2.1 trillion in spending power. 'In addition to challenges with severe weather and calendar shift, volume was impacted by weakening consumer sentiment as the quarter progressed, particularly among Hispanic consumers,' Coca-Cola's CEO James Quincey said during an earnings call on April 30. 'Some of the geopolitical tension and Hispanic pullback also affected the Mexican [market], particularly the border region, which is very connected to the U.S.,' Quincey added on the call. The sentiment was backed by Jim Sabia, the president of Constellation Brands, which owns Modelo and Corona. Sales of Modelo, which overtook Bud Light as America's best-selling beer in 2023, have also dipped slightly lately. 'There is a fear of the ICE raids,' Sabia said at the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum last month. 'There's a fear out there, so these consumers are changing their behaviour,' Sabia said of Hispanic consumers. 'That's in the off-premise trade. In the on-premise trade, they're cutting back on social events. They're cutting back on restaurants.' President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are also likely impacting Hispanic consumers' shopping habits. In one of the company's monthly surveys earlier this year, Hispanic consumers said they were worried about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and inflation from the tariff war. The survey found 75 percent of Hispanic consumers were scaling back on eating out and going to social gatherings where beer was served, The Journal noted. Likewise, the retailer JD Sports said it was noticing a 'huge decline in traffic' in its Shoe Palace stores, which have a large Latino customer base. CEO Regis Schultz said he could 'definitely' see the impact of the immigration policy on footfall. Coca-Cola's CEO said the company was also suffering following false rumors the company laid off Latino staff and reported them to ICE agents. The fake claims prompted Hispanic customers to boycott the drinks. 'It wasn't the first piece of misinformation, disinformation, or anything else nefarious about the Coca-Cola brand, and I'm sure it won't be the last,' Quincey said. 'But we are very focused on recovering from it.'
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Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
LA protests: Hispanic buyers lie low, brands see their sales drop in the US
In cities like Los Angeles and towns across Texas, Hispanic shoppers are quietly disappearing from supermarkets, malls, and restaurants. Not because they no longer need goods or services — but because fear has taken over. Immigration crackdowns and high-profile ICE raids have sparked protests, triggered boycotts, and stopped consumer activity. The result: Some of US' biggest brands are seeing sales fall, and the country's $2.1 trillion Hispanic spending power is declining. The Trump administration's tough stance on immigration has sparked anxiety among Hispanic communities — both undocumented and documented. Following recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Los Angeles and other cities, many Latino families are staying home, avoiding stores and public spaces where encounters with authorities may occur, The Wall Street Journal reported. 'We have seen a huge decline in traffic,' said Regis Schultz, CEO of JD Sports, which operates the Latino-focused Shoe Palace chain. 'You can see definitively the impact.' Even US citizens are making adjustments. Manuel Marchant, a naturalised citizen and IT manager in Florida, now avoids going out at night and carries his citizenship papers wherever he goes. 'I'm worried if I'm stopped,' he said. Brands take a hit The drop in Hispanic consumer activity is impacting major US brands. Coca-Cola, long popular among Latino communities, saw North American sales volume fall 3 per cent in the first quarter. Meanwhile, companies like Colgate-Palmolive, Constellation Brands (maker of Modelo beer), and fast-food chains like Wingstop and El Pollo Loco have all reported reduced sales tied to lower Hispanic spending, The Wall Street Journal report mentioned. 'I think it's the fear,' said Dennis Kim, owner of Let's Go Market in Cleveland, Texas, where sales dropped by nearly a third earlier this year. Even Modelo, which surpassed Bud Light to become America's top-selling beer in 2023, has begun to slip. Nearly half of its US customers are Hispanic. 'If that consumer has concerns, issues, etc, that's a big deal for us,' said Constellation CEO Bill Newlands. Looting at Zara in LA following the anti-ICE riots on Monday. Expect more of the same tonight, sadly. Stores have boarded up their windows in anticipation of rioting incited by Gavin Newsom. — Paul A. Szypula ???????? (@Bubblebathgirl) June 11, 2025 Boycotts and budget cuts Compounding the problem for Coke was a wave of misinformation. A social media rumour falsely claimed the company supported ICE raids, prompting a boycott. Although Coke refuted the claim, many Hispanic shoppers have switched to Pepsi or store-brand alternatives. In Houston, Isabel Aguilar, who sells goods at a Latino market, said, 'People don't want to spend because, obviously out of fear, they prefer to keep their money in case there will be deportations.' Economic pressures are also weighing on spending. Inflation and job losses in sectors like construction have stretched budgets thin. Carlos Jimenez, a federal employee in Albuquerque, said his family is skipping vacations, shopping for refurbished products, and switching from name brands to generic products. 'We're trying to make our dollar stretch as much as possible,' he said, as quoted by The Wall Street Journal report. A video shared by Brendan Gutenschwager showed an Apple store in downtown Los Angeles being looted during the anti-immigration protests. Apple store in downtown LA being looted tonight — Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) June 10, 2025 Retailers try to win back shoppers Brands are now scrambling to reconnect with Hispanic buyers. Coca-Cola has launched a bilingual campaign, 'For Everyone', reviving its iconic 'Para Todos' ad. Other retailers are offering discounts, promotions, and culturally tailored messaging to bring shoppers back. A report by market research firm Kantar showed Hispanic foot traffic dropped across major chains like Walgreens, Home Depot, and Dollar General in early 2025. Brick-and-mortar shopping by Hispanic consumers declined from 62 per cent to 53 per cent between late 2024 and early 2025. Los angeles protests Protests against anti-immigration policies in Los Angeles continued for a sixth day on Wednesday, prompting the reimposition of a curfew as unrest spread to cities like Austin, Chicago, New York, Dallas, and Denver. Protests are expected to intensify over the weekend, coinciding with the US Army's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. Since Saturday, over 400 people have been detained, including 330 undocumented migrants and others charged with assault or obstruction. Two individuals face charges for throwing Molotov cocktails at police. The Trump administration has deployed thousands of troops, including 700 Marines, to help control the situation.
