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Costco has set three new records in its first quarter, driven by steady membership growth, increased sales, and a favorable economic environment that encourages more households to join and shop at the retailer, despite some slight declines in renewal rates. The company's membership-based model and focus on value continue to underpin its success, even amid economic challenges.
Travis Kelce celebrated his 36th birthday with disappointment as his podcast 'New Heights' was snubbed for a Golden Globe, despite previous awards and popularity, while his fiancée Taylor Swift broke records with her album 'The Life of a Showgirl' and vinyl sales, marking a remarkable year for both.
Pre-orders for Apple's iPhone 17 series in China have broken records, with high demand causing website access issues and quick sell-outs, despite delays in the iPhone Air release due to regulatory issues.
Amazon Prime Day 2025 was its biggest ever, with record sales and billions saved by customers across over 35 product categories during a four-day event, featuring expanded deals, new AI shopping tools, and increased participation from small businesses and Prime members.
George Strait, known as the "King of Country," is being honored with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 58th Annual CMA Awards. Despite his country music legacy, Strait initially played in a rock band and was influenced by The Beatles. He achieved a remarkable feat by selling out Cowboys Stadium in under an hour in 2009. Strait has also shown remarkable loyalty to MCA Records, his label since 1981, where he signed a contract initially for just one song.
Nvidia's chief executive, Jensen Huang, declared that artificial intelligence (AI) has reached a "tipping point" as the company reported a staggering 265% increase in revenues to $22bn in the last quarter. The chip maker also forecasted a 233% jump in quarterly revenues for the current quarter, surpassing analysts' expectations. The surge in demand for AI and accelerated computing, along with rapid growth in data center sales, contributed to Nvidia's record-breaking performance, despite challenges such as supply chain constraints and increased trade restrictions with China. The company's stock market value has soared by 225% over the last year, solidifying its position as one of the most valuable companies in the US.
Dunkin's Super Bowl commercial featuring Ben Affleck, 'The DunKings', has led to record-breaking sales and engagement, with sold-out merch, new menu items, and a hit song on Spotify. The comprehensive marketing strategy behind the campaign has resulted in a surge of interest and connections to the Dunkin' brand, culminating in a record-breaking Valentine's Day for the company. This success follows a series of collaborations with Ben Affleck, starting from last year's Super Bowl commercial, showcasing the long-term impact of strategic brand partnerships.
Apple reported earnings that exceeded expectations, with revenue reaching $89.5 billion in its fiscal fourth quarter. iPhone sales reached a new record of $43.8 billion, while services revenue surpassed $22 billion for the first time. However, total revenues declined for the fourth consecutive quarter, and revenues in the Mac, iPad, and Wearables categories also fell. Apple's home market in the Americas was the only major geography to see revenue rise year-over-year.
Tesla and BYD have both reported record sales in the second quarter, solidifying their positions as the world's top-selling electric car manufacturers. Tesla delivered 466,140 vehicles globally, surpassing expectations, while BYD, China's leading car brand, sold 700,244 fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Tesla's stock rose over 6% in premarket trading, and BYD's jumped up to 5% in Hong Kong. The strong sales numbers put pressure on traditional automakers to catch up in the EV market, with Tesla vowing to prioritize volume over profitability.
Tesla and BYD have both reported record sales in the second quarter, solidifying their positions as the top-selling clean automakers. Tesla delivered a record 466,140 cars worldwide, surpassing Wall Street estimates, while BYD achieved its best-ever quarterly sales of 700,244 new-energy vehicles. Tesla's results demonstrate the success of CEO Elon Musk's strategy of cutting prices to increase volume, and the company has managed to reduce the gap between production and deliveries. However, Tesla faces increasing competition, particularly in China, where BYD has a stronger market presence.
The Orange Crush beach bash brought in between 40 to 50 thousand people, mostly college students, to Tybee Island, Georgia. Local businesses, particularly restaurants and bars on Tybrisa Street, saw record sales during the event. Boardwalk Ice Cream, one of the few businesses that stayed open during the event, ran out of product multiple times due to the high demand. Despite being out of supplies, the owner hopes to be fully restocked in the next couple of weeks.
BTS member Suga's first official solo album "D-DAY" and its title track "Haegeum" have topped iTunes charts in numerous countries around the world, with "Haegeum" reaching No. 1 on iTunes Top Songs charts in at least 86 different regions and "D-DAY" hitting No. 1 on iTunes Top Albums charts in at least 67 different regions. Suga also set a new record for the highest first-day sales of any solo artist in Hanteo history, with "D-DAY" selling over 1 million copies on April 21 alone.
Agust D, the solo project of BTS member SUGA, has broken the record for the highest 1st-day album sales by a solo act in Hanteo history with his latest album 'D-DAY,' which sold over 1 million copies on its first day of release. The album contains 10 tracks and is now available for streaming worldwide.