In the #BadEconomy, #ChampagneProblems edition.

> More than 200 jobs at risk at carmaker Bentley https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqwrgd8rgpo

Do note: "The news comes as the company announced its financial results for 2025 marking a seventh consecutive year of profitability."

#Bentley #automotive

Hundreds of jobs at risk at Bentley in Crewe

The news comes as financial results for 2025 show a seventh consecutive year of profitability.

Meanwhile, in #ChampagneProblems (yea, really).

> Champagne sales unlikely to rebound in 2026 https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/03/champagne-sales-unlikely-to-rebound-in-2026/

#wine 🍾 #BadEconomy

Champagne sales unlikely to rebound in 2026

It’s hoped that Champagne will see a turnaround in sales in 2026 – but that’s unlikely with market conditions as they currently are.

The Drinks Business

In #ChampagneProblems, #FloatingPetriDishes edition.

> Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers: ‘Unchecked greed’ https://nypost.com/2026/03/11/lifestyle/princess-cruises-quietly-hikes-daily-service-charge-drawing-backlash-from-passengers/

Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers: 'Unchecked greed'

Princess Cruises is under fire for quietly jacking up a service charge under passengers’ noses.

New York Post
Influencer ‘stranded’ by Iran war - because he 'refuses to fly economy'

An influencer has sparked anger after saying he was stranded in Asia due to the Iran war, despite the fact economy seats were still available.

The London Economic

#SaveYouAClick: Damn Boomers. Really, that is his take: the Boomers are dying off and thus not drinking wine. Damn you Boomers.

> California winery owner gives hottest take yet on why industry is dying https://nypost.com/2026/02/25/us-news/california-winery-owner-gives-hottest-take-yet-on-why-industry-dying/

#Boomers #wine #ChampagneProblems #California

California winery owner gives hottest take yet on why industry is dying

The owner of a Sonoma County winery owner believes the industry is dying because Boomers are, too.

California Post
‘Food porn’: are sexy meal pics ruining the restaurant industry?

Swanky eateries are attracting an influx of influencers - whereas those that produce less varied and photogenic fare are struggling

The Guardian

> At the age of 58, I’ve bought my first drill. Can it make me a new man?
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/12/at-the-age-of-58-ive-bought-my-first-drill-can-it-make-me-a-new-man

I've gone through life without a drill so far, and nothing has fallen off. And before any of you uber machos ask how I managed, well, for one, I rent my dwelling, so I can't drill on the walls anyhow. And if need be, I can always borrow it. Still no need to actually own it.

#ChampagneProblems #men #tools

At the age of 58, I’ve bought my first drill. Can it make me a new man?

Bored with my DIY hopelessness, I’ve decided it’s time I learned some basics, writes Adrian Charles

The Guardian
Découvrez les paroles de la chanson “champagne problems” de Taylor Swift
#TaylorSwift #ChampagneProblems
https://daletra.art/taylor-swift/paroles/champagne-problems.html

#SaveYouAClick: They hired a cleaning service, i.e. a maid, at $300 biweekly.

> Couple Say One Household Service ‘Saved Their Marriage’—Reason Goes Viral
https://www.newsweek.com/couple-experiment-household-service-saved-their-marriage-reddit-11461411#Echobox=1770201809

Must be nice. And all because the guy is the usual lazy asshole who can't pick up after himself.

#ChampagneProblems

Couple Say One Household Service ‘Saved Their Marriage’—Reason Goes Viral

Social media users could relate to the couple's decision, with one saying: “This makes sense.“

Newsweek