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Phone Arena
02-07-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
Samsung is having major profitability issues due (among others) to poor Galaxy S25 series sales
Following a year-opening quarter of record-breaking earnings and strong profits, the world's top smartphone vendor is reportedly bracing for much worse numbers in the April-June 2025 timeframe. Because Samsung is a key player in a lot of global industries, its shrinking figures projected by Korean media outlets (translated here) are likely to have many contributing factors. One of the biggest causes is apparently a general economic slowdown noticed around the world across multiple tech product categories, including... you guessed it, smartphones. Despite a solid start at the global box-office, which was highlighted in Samsung 's detailed Q1 2025 financial report, the Galaxy S25 family is purportedly struggling to maintain a healthy sales pace now. As you can imagine, I don't have any exact numbers (official or unofficial) to illustrate the decline in popularity of Samsung's latest ultra-high-end handsets between Q1 and Q2 2025, but on the whole, the Korea-based tech giant is only expected to report profits in the "low to mid 5 trillion won range" for this year's April to June quarter. 5 trillion won roughly equates to 3.67 billion US dollars today, mind you, which would be a tremendous quarterly profit score for the vast majority of the world's top tech companies. But for Samsung, that's far from an impressive number, falling way short of forecasts averaging nearly 7 trillion won at the beginning of Q2. What's worse is that the company's projected Q2 2025 profit tally could represent a major decrease from the same numbers reported both in Q1 2025 and Q2 2024. Between April and June of last year, for instance, Samsung yielded a net gain of more than 10 trillion won, and while the economic climate is obviously different now, a decline of around 50 percent is hard to blame on just that one factor. A "continued slump" in the semiconductor segment, Trump's tariffs (obviously), and increased logistics costs impacting the profitability of everything from mobile devices to TVs and home appliances are instead likely to be blamed equally when Samsung's full Q2 2025 report comes out in a few weeks. Until then, let's hope that the company will try to battle the S25 family's rumored slump with more aggressive (and more frequent) promotions in key markets like the US. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beloved San Francisco Icon Shuts Down After 40 Years
After 40 years of serving its community, a beloved cultural institution is shutting its doors. Japan Video and Media, a long-standing hub for Japanese and Korean media lovers, has announced it will close at the end of the month. Unlike many retailers grappling with sales slumps, inflation, and tariffs, this closure stems from a more personal reason: owner Takeshi Onishi is retiring, The Street reported. Onishi, who founded the store after moving to the U.S. from Japan, dedicated his business to introducing people to Japanese culture. Over the decades, the store became a go-to spot for Japanese and Korean videos with English subtitles, as well as anime collectibles and cultural merchandise. In 2020, Japan Video and Media was honored with legacy business status in San Francisco, a testament to its cultural significance and deep community roots. 'We have served over a million people,' Onishi shared in a heartfelt statement. 'We could not have done it without our loyal customers and our dedicated staff. We are grateful for each and every one of you.' While many small businesses have struggled in recent years—hit hard by the pandemic, economic shifts, and changing consumer habits—Japan Video and Media thrived thanks to its unique offerings and devoted customer base. Its closure isn't about declining demand, but rather Onishi's decision to step away and enjoy a well-deserved retirement. For longtime fans, the end of this chapter is bittersweet. The store's legacy lives on as a reminder of the power of cultural connection, community, and resilience. As Japan Video and Media prepares to close its doors, it leaves behind a story of dedication and impact that won't soon be San Francisco Icon Shuts Down After 40 Years first appeared on Men's Journal on May 29, 2025
