@samureyex 

Adjusted for inflation, restaurant sales declined 1.3% in 2024 vs 2023. 2023 sales were up 5% over 2022 and 2022 sales were up 4% over 2021.The sky isn’t falling.

Many countries in the world experienced economic impact from Covid-19 and the pandemic after effects that occurred. Pew research indicates 44 advanced economies experienced a rise in consumer prices. Western democracies took a bit hit (maybe unjustly) since incumbents lost leadership positions. How much we forget...

Yup not looking good for more run of the mill products that traditionally occupy the middle ground. But never fear, Bose is here! 😉
 

The “Audio science Review” factor may also be at play.   Measure well or else!

What might tariffs do to chifi?

The only thing constant is change.

Cannot confirm but someone mentioned to me that since the pandemic almost every national election has resulted in changes due to the aftermath.

The aftermath of the pandemic is still being felt all over the globe economically. Makes sense.    But nobody seems to want to talk about that. Political slogans won’t do it. It’s a global not a US thing.

Just Let me know when it’s all over.

Out with old, the world keeps turning. Did you feel the same way about Plymouth, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Mercury…… Time marches on.