The spirits distilling industry has faced economic challenges that have led to business closings and, in some cases, bankruptcy filings this year. Spirits supplier sales in the U.S. declined 1.1% in 2024 to $37.

Reuters reported in April 2025 that WeightWatchers' stock, which traded as high as $100 in 2018, lost most of its value last year as the company faced revenue declines, liquidity concerns, and celebrity shareholder Oprah Winfrey's decision to exit its board.

The well-known and popular diet company, which assigns point values to foods, was founded more than 60 years ago.