October 2, 2025
- Tesla enjoyed a record Q3 as car shoppers raced to beat the expiration of the $7,500 EV tax credit. The company sold 497,099 vehicles from July through September (via CNN Business).
- Walmart has incorporated internet of things (IoT) devices into its supply chain in order to improve supply chain information and tracking. “With Wiliot’s ambient IoT technology, coupled with our AI systems, we’re not only optimizing our supply chain to make faster, smarter inventory decisions, but we’re also tackling one of the hardest problems in retail—knowing exactly what we own and where it is at any given moment,” exec Greg Cathey said (via Chain Store Age).
- Popeyes plans to open more than 300 stores in Mexico over the course of the next decade. The region is said to represent a significant growth opportunity for the QSR brand (via press release).
- Sur la Table is dipping its toe into the realm of national television advertising for the first time ever, despite having been founded in 1972. The 30-second spot, alongside a 15-second cutdown, was developed in partnership with Marketing Architects (via Chain Store Age).
- Armani has reportedly approached potential buyers concerning the purchase of a minority stake, according to anonymous sources. Such an action would represent a de facto auction over a portion of one of the world’s most renowned fashion empires (via Reuters).
- Meta has stated that conversations between users and its AI chatbot will be mined in order to deliver said users targeted advertisements to incite purchasing. “Just like other personalized services, we tailor the ads and content you see based on your activity, ensuring that your experience evolves as your interests change,” Meta said (via CNN Business).