Boycotts

Retailer Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) has been battling with the Donald Trump administration over tariffs and may have a new fight on its hands with Trump fans thanks to an heiress of the company's founding family. What Happened: Walmart and the Trump administration have been going back and forth on...

Tyson Foods Inc (NYSE:TSN) and Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT) are both facing calls for boycotts due to viral news stories. Could these companies be facing backlash similar to Bud Light? Tyson Foods Boycott: A Tyson Foods report claiming the Springdale, Arkansas-based company was closing its Iowa pork...

Beer brand Bud Light has had an eventful 2023 with calls for boycotts against the company and declining sales. While the company has lost market share to other beer brands, it could be in for more trouble in 2024 with a rival ready to go after one of its key demographics. What Happened: Bud Light,...

Analysts expect Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) to report second-quarter (Q2) revenue of $15.37 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro. The revenue estimate is higher than the $14.79 billion reported in Q2 of the previous year and the $14.21 billion reported in Q1 of 2023. The beer company...

Two well-known billionaires and investors are duking it on Twitter over the belief that companies that go woke often go broke. The debate comes as companies such as Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) and Target Corp (NYSE: TGT) have faced boycotts over their support of the LGBTQ+ community. What...

A boycott that gained steam on social media and within certain political circles has had a large impact on the sale of a key product for a public company. Here’s a look at the impact of the Bud Light boycott and what’s happening to the U.S. beer market. What Happened: Controversy...

Entrepreneur and NBA team owner Mark Cuban is no stranger to sharing his opinions on the latest trending topics involving business, finance and the world at large. A recent conversation revealed his thoughts on companies “going woke” and his comments might surprise readers. What...

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) is putting all social media advertising on hold as the Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) advertising boycott supported by the #StopHateForProfit campaign picks up pace.  What Happened Starbucks said on Sunday that it stands against hate speech, adding,...

Nobody likes drama — except for the public sycophant, who has undoubtedly seen a convenient opportunity or two in recent political turmoil. Amid policy controversies and under the pressure of brand boycotts, a few American corporations quickly embraced fashionable causes ━ and the cameras...