Podcasts about Big Lots

State officials have approved a permit that allows for the transportation of hazardous waste along the Monocacy despite locals' vocal concerns. That marijuana bill has passed away in the state Senate. Here's who's buying all those Big Lots. Finally: it's Kisses vs. Peeps.

April 28th 2025 - Welcome to Monday! Tony didn't win the tractor....let the sadness begin! Big Lots is coming back? And does anyone else use the "buffer seat" at the movies? Plus The Dish, Dad Joke and more! Listen for free anywhere you go on the iHeartRadio app...and add us to your presets!

Variety Wholesalers will be reopening 132 Big Lots stores in May. FEMSA's CEO says super-regional c-stores are winning. And CSP's Retail Media Network Forum kicks off in Dallas.

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This week we are joined by Deanna Colon! Deanna is a singer, songwriter, actress, vocal coach, and chef. Deanna was a contestant on Season 8 of NBC's #1 rated show, “America's Got Talent”, making it to the live, quarter semifinal round at Radio City Music Hall in NYC. She was also the lead singer/dancer/actress for 2 years of BIG LOTS holiday commercials.Deanna has sung background vocals for many recording artists, including Nick Jonas, Celine Dion, Lea Michele, Justin Bieber, and Paula Abdul. On Season 10 of the FOX show Master Chef, Deanna won a coveted white apron from the judges and became a member of the elite Top 20. She also has garnered almost 300K followers on her Tik Tok cooking show “Fork My Life”. In 2023, Deanna was cast as the lead singer/actress/dancer in a huge national spot for pharmaceutical brand Jardiance. Make sure to check her out!In this episode, Deanna shares her multifaceted journey through the culinary and entertainment worlds. Deanna reflects on her upbringing in a family restaurant, the importance of travel and life experiences, and her discovery of a talent for singing that led her to a scholarship at Berklee College of Music. We share starstruck moments with music legends, reflect on the complexities of fame and personal safety, and discuss the reality of competition shows in the entertainment industry. Deanna discusses the importance of versatility in creative careers, her personal experiences with body image and acceptance, and the comfort food that brings her joy. Deanna also emphasizes the need for self-love and the challenges of being an outsider, while also highlighting her passion for cooking and connecting with others through food. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From This Episode: WildCard KitchenMystic PizzaFollow Deanna Colon: @deannabombchica on Instagram and TikTokFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are many alternative investments you can invest in, but one centuries-old asset class almost no one knows about is claims investing. When companies such as Sears, American Airlines, Big Lots, or even Madoff Investment Securities owe billions of dollars, investors can invest in the claims against these entities and generate outsized returns without excessive risk. Joe Sarachek, a successful attorney and investor, is one of the foremost authorities in the trading of privately held distressed debt. Joe is also an adjunct professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, and has recently written The Distressed Investor Playbook where you can learn how to profitably invest in distressed assets.

Chris Holman welcomes Carson Patten, Vice President, Retail Advisor, Martin Commercial Properties, and Samantha Le, Senior Associate, Retail Advisor, Martin Commercial Properties, This discussion is the third of three with Martin Commercial Properties team, and focuses on their Retail Advisory. These were the questions they cover in this conversation: Retail Advisory: Retail vacancy rates have dropped slightly despite economic pressures—what types of retail businesses are thriving, and what's driving this resilience? We've seen significant growth in build-to-suit developments. How are developers and retailers working together to create spaces that meet evolving consumer demands? With the influx of new eateries and some notable closures, how do you foresee the balance between new openings and vacancies playing out in the next year? These interviews grow out of a series of three recent reports recently released by the company. You can access them at: https://martincommercial.com/marketinsights/ . Retail '24 Market Insights: "RETAIL ‘24 Market Insights Greater Lansing Area, Michigan | H2 2024"​ The Greater Lansing Area retail market experienced significant changes in H2 2024, with the vacancy rate increasing from 13.8% in H1 2024 to 16.4%. ​ This rise was largely due to the closures of Rite Aid and Big Lots stores, which created new opportunities for smaller retailers. ​ Notable developments include Dollar Tree securing a site in Haslett, Burlington and Best Buy consolidating their leases in the West Submarket, and several popular eateries and retailers planning to open new locations across various submarkets. ​ The East Submarket, the largest retail sector in the area, saw vacancies rise to 12.8%, driven by store closures but balanced by strong leasing activity from retailers like Dollar Tree and Lansing Duck Pin. ​ The West Submarket also faced increased vacancies due to store consolidations, but it is attracting significant interest from major retailers such as Bass Pro Shops, which is set to open an 85,000 SF store in Delta Crossings. ​The North Submarket experienced a decrease in vacancies, becoming a sought-after destination with new restaurants and entertainment venues like Dave & Buster's and Cooper's Hawk Winery. Despite the South Submarket having the highest vacancy rate at 29.4%, it is witnessing a revival with new fast food establishments like Dunkin' and Wingstop. ​ Overall, the Greater Lansing retail market saw a net absorption of -216,877 SF, indicating a decrease in occupied space. ​ Martin Commercial Properties continues to provide comprehensive real estate services and market insights, helping businesses navigate the evolving retail landscape in the region. "For over 60 years, Martin Commercial Properties has provided comprehensive commercial real estate services across five core business lines: Brokerage, Property Management, Property Development, Investment and Corporate Services." » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Tennesake Lager from Tennessee Brew Works in Nashville. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”COURT NEWS (8:13): Kathleen shares news on Mattress Mac teaching Girl Scouts how to sell cookies, Dolly's husband Carl Dean passed away, and Chappell Roan performed at Elton John's Oscar party. TASTING MENU (3:43): Kathleen samples Doritos Golden Sriracha chips, a Chocolate Frosted Donut Kit Kat, and Peanut Butter & Jelly M&M's. UPDATES (29:52): Kathleen shares updates on the fraudulent plot to auction Graceland, the search for MH370 resumes, Ollie's purchases 40 Big Lots store leases, JPMorgan Chase's CEO apologizes for his salty language, HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (46:43): Kathleen reveals that a rare black Canadian lynx has been photographed in Canada, and a Stonehenge-like circle has been unearthed in Denmark.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (50:13): Kathleen shares articles on the announcement of the first dog-friendly cruise, American Airlines implements a plan to combat “gate lice,” Gayle King is one of the celebrities going to space on Bezos' New Shepard, the Pittsburgh Steelers are launching a fan cruise, we review money spent on alcohol by generation, two Southwest passengers get a private jet experience, and a drug smuggler attempts to hide cocaine under a wig. FEEL GOOD VIBES (1:16:02): A 100-year-old North Dakota woman is still doing taxes for clients.WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (14:13): Kathleen recommends watching “Devil In The Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke” on Hulu. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A thorough analysis of the current state of the furniture industry reveals a landscape fraught with both challenges and opportunities as we navigate through the complexities of economic fluctuations and shifting consumer preferences. The discussion commences with an examination of the performance metrics from the last quarter of 2024, highlighting a dichotomy amongst retailers; while some have experienced a steady demand, others have been ensnared by the tightening grip of inflationary pressures and altered spending habits. The prevailing economic climate, characterized by elevated interest rates, has rendered substantial purchases, particularly in the realm of furniture, a more arduous endeavor for consumers, who are now inclined to prioritize essential items over indulgent acquisitions. As we look towards the second quarter of 2025, the forecast remains cautiously optimistic, with analysts suggesting a potential for growth tempered by consumer demands for value and promotional offerings. Retailers must adapt by employing strategic marketing practices that resonate with the modern consumer's desire for affordability and quality.In addition to the economic analysis, the episode delves into pivotal legislative changes that may significantly impact the industry, notably the imposition of new tariffs by the current administration. The impending 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, alongside a doubling of tariffs on Chinese goods, portends inevitable price increases for manufacturers who rely on international sourcing for materials. This, in turn, necessitates a reevaluation of operational strategies within retail establishments; businesses must navigate these cost escalations by optimizing supply chains and potentially shifting towards domestic production. The discussion also highlights the burgeoning trends of customization and technological integration in furniture design, reflecting a consumer base that increasingly values personalized solutions and smart home innovations.Amidst these challenges, the conversation transitions to the evolving consumer landscape, particularly in the realm of mattresses and bedding, where an increasing emphasis on sleep wellness has emerged. Innovations such as cooling technologies and organic materials cater to a consumer desire for healthier sleep environments. Retailers are urged to educate their clientele on these advancements, thereby enhancing the consumer's shopping experience and fostering loyalty. As the retail landscape continues to shift, marked by a decline in foot traffic for traditional big box stores and an ascendance of e-commerce, the emphasis on creating immersive in-store experiences becomes paramount. Retailers must harness technological advancements to engage consumers effectively, ensuring that convenience and personalization remain at the forefront of their strategies. In summation, as the furniture industry grapples with economic adversities, those brands that embrace customization, sustainability, and technological innovation are poised to thrive in this dynamic marketplace.Takeaways: The furniture industry experienced mixed performance in the last quarter of 2024, influenced by economic factors such as inflation and consumer spending shifts. Analysts project cautious growth for the second quarter of 2025, as consumers seek value-driven purchasing options amidst rising costs. The implementation of new tariffs is anticipated to increase material costs, compelling retailers to strategize on operational efficiency and pricing. Customization in furniture design is becoming increasingly significant, with consumers expressing a strong preference for personalized options and modular designs. Sustainability remains a high priority for consumers, who are actively seeking furniture produced from recycled materials and responsibly sourced wood. The retail landscape is...

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In this episode, we cover the latest trends and shifts in the furniture industry, including:The strong start to 2025 for furniture sales and what's driving consumer demand.Former President Trump's executive order on reciprocal tariffs and its potential impact on furniture imports.Tempur Sealy and Mattress Firm's fight with the FTC over their merger.Z Gallerie's return to physical retail and their new strategy to stay competitive.Big Lots' plan to sell its corporate headquarters to cut costs.Leggett & Platt's return to profit in Q4, despite a tough year overall.Richloom Weaving's closure following financial struggles tied to retail bankruptcies.

Show Notes: Furniture Industry News – February 2025Episode Overview:The furniture industry is undergoing major shifts as 2025 progresses. In this episode, we cover the latest developments, including growing optimism in the mattress sector, Big Lots' store closures, evolving consumer spending habits, the upcoming 2025 Asia Winter Show Circuit, and Tempur Sealy's game-changing $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm.Key Topics:Mattress Industry Sees Renewed OptimismFoot traffic in mattress and furniture stores is increasing, and conversion rates are improving.Consumers are prioritizing quality sleep products, with premium and specialty mattresses gaining traction.Industry Impact: Higher-ticket items are helping to balance out recent sales declines, signaling potential momentum for 2025.Big Lots to Close 150+ Stores – What It Means for the IndustryThe discount retailer's restructuring plan could impact the furniture market in multiple ways:More customers for competitors in the budget furniture segment.Inventory liquidations could temporarily affect pricing in the discount market.Vacant retail spaces may create opportunities for new furniture showrooms or alternative retail concepts.Opportunity: Retailers looking to expand could find prime real estate at lower lease rates.The ‘Hourglass Effect' in Home Sector SpendingGrowth in furniture sales is being driven by two distinct buyer groups:Budget-conscious shoppers prioritizing affordability and function.High-end consumers continuing to invest in premium, design-forward pieces.Challenge for Mid-Tier Brands: Those caught between these two segments may need to rethink differentiation strategies.Winning Strategy: Retailers that can cater to both ends of the market may see the greatest success.2025 Asia Winter Show Circuit – Key Global Sourcing EventMajor trade shows in Malaysia and Vietnam will play a critical role in shaping global sourcing strategies.With ongoing supply chain shifts and tariff concerns, these events are crucial for retailers and manufacturers seeking new suppliers and competitive pricing.Why It Matters: Diversifying sourcing strategies will be essential to staying ahead in a changing trade environment.Tempur Sealy's $4 Billion Acquisition of Mattress FirmThe deal gives Tempur Sealy a dominant position in mattress retail, allowing it to control a major distribution channel.Potential Implications:Smaller mattress brands may struggle to secure shelf space at Mattress Firm.Direct-to-consumer and alternative retail strategies could become more important for independent brands.Changes in pricing, marketing, and product availability are expected in the coming months.Actionable Insights:Retailers should monitor consumer trends and adjust their product mix to align with both budget and premium demand.Companies looking to expand should explore real estate opportunities arising from Big Lots' closures.Brands involved in global sourcing should consider attending the 2025 Asia Winter Show Circuit to stay competitive.Independent mattress brands may need to refine their retail and marketing strategies in response to the Tempur Sealy-Mattress Firm deal.Quote of the Week:"The furniture industry is shifting rapidly, and those who adapt—whether through sourcing, retail strategy, or product positioning—will gain the edge in 2025."Stay Connected:Have thoughts on these industry changes? Share in the comments! Don't forget to subscribe to Furniture Industry News for weekly insights and updates.

TakeawaysStore closures in the US reached 7,400 in 2024, the highest level since 2020.Inflation continues to affect consumer spending, particularly among lower-income groups.Legacy retailers are reshaping their store footprints to adapt to changing consumer habits.The home goods sector faced significant challenges due to a weak housing market.Discount stores experienced unusual closures, with major players like Big Lots and Family Dollar closing numerous locations.Apparel continues to see store closures as the sector adjusts to market demands.Retail drugstores such as Walgreens and CVS are also closing hundreds of stores as they reshape their estates.In 2025, US store closures are set to increase further, with early indicators showing a strong start to the year.The UK retail market is facing significant challenges, with closures expected to rise in 2025.Consumer sentiment in the US remains positive, contrasting with the pessimistic outlook in the UK. Chapters00:00 This Week in Research: New Reports and Data02:52 Store Openings and Closures in 202407:19 Sector-Specific Challenges and Trends10:23 Square Footage and Retail Space Dynamics12:48 Predictions for 2025: Store Closures and Market Outlook17:50 Comparative Analysis: US vs. UK Retail Markets Dive into the full details of store closures and openings in the US and the UK with our comprehensive reports:Store Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 OutlookStore Tracker Extra: UK Store Openings and Closures—2024 Review and 2025 Outlook

In today's episode of Furniture Industry News, we break down the latest developments shaping the furniture industry as 2025 kicks off. From new tariffs on Mexico and Canada to a slowing housing market and major retail and manufacturing shifts, we'll explore what's happening and what it means for furniture professionals.Topics Covered:Tariffs on Mexico & Canada – How new tariffs could impact furniture supply chains and pricing.Housing Market Updates – A new executive order aims to reduce home prices, but will it drive furniture demand?Las Vegas Market Recap – Strong attendance and buyer engagement suggest an optimistic outlook.Home Sales Slowdown – Rising mortgage rates are cooling the market, which could affect furniture sales.FMG Conference Insights – Key takeaways on innovation, confidence, and clear communication in the industry.Retail Real Estate Opportunities – Gordon Brothers makes more Big Lots leases available.Ethan Allen's Strategy – The company sees a 6% sales decline but highlights the advantages of North American manufacturing.Bassett's Comeback – Returning to profitability in Q4, the brand outperforms expectations.Dorel's Restructuring – Plant closures and layoffs signal major changes for the company.Why It Matters:Furniture professionals need to stay ahead of economic trends, policy shifts, and market dynamics. This episode delivers essential insights to help retailers, manufacturers, and designers navigate 2025 with confidence.Subscribe & Stay UpdatedDon't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to Furniture Industry News to stay informed on the latest industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.

It's Tuesday, January 28th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Brazil's Leftist president a liability Brazil's Left-wing president is not doing well in the polls. Luiz Inácio da Silva's ratings have dipped to 47%. Lula's deficits are running 9.5% of the Brazilian Gross Domestic Product which is the measure of the total value of goods and services produced in a country over a year. The Brazil Real, which is worth 16 cents in America, has dropped 16% in reference to the U.S. dollar since he took office. The Real took the dubious award for the worst-performing major currency in 2024, reports The Economist.  Brazil's debt to GDP also increased from 71% to 78% in 2024 Milei's conservative policies boosted Argentina's economy Meanwhile, just south of Brazil, Argentina's government under President Javier Milei has successfully reduced the nation's Debt to GDP ratio in 2024 from 155% to 112%. Milei's fiscally conservative policies also improved the nation's Gross Domestic Product slightly, year over year. South Africa seizing private property without compensation And, last week, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a bill into law that would allow the national government to seize private property without having to pay compensation. The confiscations will be allowed where it is “just and equitable and in the public interest.” The radical measure has fired up disunity among parties in the new South African government. Power shifted a bit in South African government after last year's election. The African National Congress and the South African Communist Party dropped from 68% to 49.7% control over the nation's government. Redistribution of the land has not yielded good results thus far for the South African people.  Business Day reported that “On-farm beneficiaries earn little-to-no income, and the majority of beneficiaries seek employment on surrounding commercial farms instead of actively farming their own land. Where land reform farms are in operation, they operate below their full commercial potential and have a strong bias towards subsistence agriculture. Across sampled sites, crop production had decreased by 79% since conversion to land reform.” God's law states plainly, “Thou shalt not steal.” (Exodus 20:15) Trump's administration arrested 2,500 illegals since Thursday The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has already arrested 2,500 illegal immigrants since last Thursday, 956 on Sunday, reports One America News. This isn't the first time the United States has deported illegal immigrants. The previous administration averaged about 311 deportations per day, according to ICE reports.  About one-third of deportations in 2023 were individuals facing serious charges or convictions of crime as well as 237 known terrorists.  Democrats oppose protecting baby survivors of botched abortions The U.S. Congress still has proven itself incapable of taking the most basic pro-life position against the greatest evil in American society today. Republican Senator James Lankford's  Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act failed again last Thursday, as 47  Democrats voted against allowing the bill to proceed in the Senate. Listen to what Republican Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota said about the Democrat opposition. THUNE: “We should all be able to agree that a baby born alive after an attempted abortion must be protected. And yet, I fully expect that later today, my Democrat colleagues will vote no on this legislation. “They will vote against protection for a living, breathing newborn baby simply because that child has been born alive after an attempted abortion. Why are they going to vote like that, Mr. President?  After all, I think most Democrats would still claim to oppose infanticide, even if the moral line at times appears to be slipping. And yet, Democrats are going to vote against legislation to provide appropriate medical care to living, breathing, newborn children.” Be sure of this: “Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.” (Proverbs 11:21) Rubio halts all foreign spending except for Israel, Egypt, & emergency food assistance Politico reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has halted all foreign aid spending for 90 days, including distributions to Ukraine. However, the order exempts foreign military financing for Egypt and Israel, and allows for emergency food assistance and “legitimate expenses incurred prior to the date of this” guidance “under existing awards.” 11% now delinquent on mortgage Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security reports the highest delinquency rate on mortgages in recorded history going back into the 1990s — now at 11%. That's up from 2% in 2023. Coresight, which tracks store closures, recorded a total of 7,325 retail stores shuttered up last year — a 67% increase over 2023. Family Dollar and CVS were the big losers. Amazon, Walmart, and Costco had big years. Coresight estimates 15,000 closures this year to include Party City, Big Lots, and Walgreens, reports CNBC. 75% of Christian men & 40% of Christian women use porn Barna Group and Pure Desire Ministries issued their 2024 “Beyond the Porn Phenomenon” report  concluding that pornography use has increased 11% over the last eight years. Seventy-five percent of Christian men and 40 percent of Christian women report that they are viewing pornography at least occasionally, and 60% are addicted. About half of practicing Christians say they are comfortable with the habit. Also, the younger generation (or Gen Zers) were the least likely to express comfort with how much porn they use. Gen Zers were almost twice as likely to say they wished they didn't use pornography at all, as compared to older generations. John Piper cites 2 Biblical motivations not to use porn Pastor John Piper addressed the porn problem in his recent “Ask Pastor John” podcast.   PIPER: “The biblical principle of motivation for purity, for not pursuing or indulging in sexual pleasure where it ought not to be found, is that the Bible uses fear and hope to draw us away from impurity. You hear both of these, for example, in Romans 8:13. “‘If you live according to the flesh, you will die. But if, by the Spirit, you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.'  So, if you spend your life giving into lust, the lust of the flesh, you perish. Now, that's meant to make us afraid. It's meant to strike fear into our hearts so that we turn away, flee from temptations of the flesh. “But then he says, ‘If by the Spirit, you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.' And that's meant to awaken hope. In the power of the hope, pursue this purity and not sin. So, the Bible uses both fear and hope, threat and promise.” He points to the Gospel motive from 1 Peter 2:24. It says, “He Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.”   Pastor Piper emphasized that “Christ purchased the power not to sin.” Pray for Pastor John MacArthur's recovery after heart surgery And finally, Pastor John MacArthur, the host of the radio program Grace to You, remains in the hospital following heart valve surgery, dealing with ongoing issues with his heart, lungs and kidney. Grace Community Church Elder Phil Johnson took to X to correct rumors that the pastor was dying. Johnson is urging fellow believers to “keep him in your prayers.”  Please pray for his recovery and send a get well card to Pastor John MacArthur, Grace Community Church, 13248 Roscoe Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352. I hope you will be one of hundreds of Worldview listeners to take the time to do so. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, January 28th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Pennsylvania officials don't have much faith in the state power grid's ability to meet future demand. Penn State employees want a straight answer on the future of the school's commonwealth campuses. The leases of over 21 Big Lots are up for sale. Plus, this animal shelter has a special Valentine's Day offering.

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In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are back together at Disgraceland after a wild week in Los Angeles. Joining us to chat about it is our friend, comedian Sal Calanni! Carter talks about his escape from the Sunset Fire in West Hollywood and Rivers talks about his trip to a going-out-of-business Big Lots in South Central L.A. We reach some kind of apotheosis while chugging an energy drink that's literally called "TOXIC WASTE". We chat about Sal's hometown of North Olmsted, Ohio and Bon Jovi's "It's My Life" is our JAM OF THE WEEK! Thanks to everyone who reached out to us during the fires. We love y'all so much. Hope you enjoy this week's episode!  Follow the show on Blue Sky @TheGoodsPod. We're on Twitter too, but, like, fuck that guy.   Rivers is @RiversLangley  Sam is @SlamHarter  Carter is @Carter_Glascock Subscribe on Patreon for the UNCUT video version of this episode as well as TONS of bonus content! http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod   Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt here: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

This week on the Time Blaster Toy Cast... we're cracking open the history books for a retrospective on Big Lots! The once closeout king has a fascinating backstory that includes Deloreans, KB & Toy Liquidators and every 1980s & 90s toy line we've ever loved! So settle in cause we're talking BIG LOTS from beginning to end! The Time Blaster Toy Cast is a nostalgic podcast about growing up in the 1980's & 1990's, with a specific focus on action figures, video games, junk food and retro geek stuff. Hosts Keith, Joe & Dave are your weekly tour guides as we travel back in time... when toys were cooler, movies were funnier, times were simpler & life in general was just MORE RAD! Got a question, comment or idea for our show? Want to share a story of your own with us? The Time Blaster Toy line is open 24/7! Leave us a message or shoot over a text message at 734-494-2292 Follow us on Instagram: @timeblastertoys @theretroko @mathew_priest

Key Topics Covered in This EpisodeRising Container RatesContainer rates to both U.S. coasts have increased by more than 10%.Causes: Port congestion and higher demand.Outlook: Experts predict improvement later this year as capacity grows and demand stabilizes.Mexico's E-Commerce CrackdownMexico is tightening regulations on e-commerce companies exploiting a cheap trade loophole.Impact: Could raise costs for some businesses but levels the playing field for smaller players.Why it matters: Important for companies involved in cross-border trade with Mexico.TikTok's Uncertain FutureA potential U.S. ban on TikTok could disrupt marketing strategies for furniture brands.Takeaway: Diversify your social media channels to avoid over-reliance on one platform.Recession Fears LingerGlobal CEOs are still concerned about a potential recession.Many are focusing on cost-cutting and efficiency to prepare for economic uncertainty.Action item: Review your business strategy to ensure resilience.New Retail Ventures and Big Lots' Strategy ShiftFormer Badcock dealers have launched Hometown Furniture, a new retail venture.Big Lots is putting leases up for sale in 47 states, signaling a potential shift in its retail strategy.Why it matters: Suppliers and partners should monitor these developments closely.Store Closures and Ownership ChangesA New Orleans furniture retailer is retiring and liquidating its stores.Dixie Furniture & Mattress is closing after 79 years in business.Thos. Moser, a high-end furniture maker, has been sold to a holding company after 53 years of family ownership.Takeaway: Highlights the challenges facing smaller, family-owned businesses and the importance of adaptability.Key Takeaways for Furniture ProfessionalsShipping costs are rising, but relief may be on the horizon.Mexico's e-commerce crackdown could impact cross-border trade.Diversify your marketing channels in case of a TikTok ban.Prepare for economic uncertainty by reviewing your business strategy.Keep an eye on retail shifts, including new ventures and store closures.Subscribe to Furniture Industry NewsDon't miss an episode! Subscribe to Furniture Industry News on your favorite podcast platform to stay updated on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the furniture industry.

Key Topics Discussed:Supply Chain Relief: Port Strike AvertedDockworkers and port operators reach an agreement, avoiding a strike that threatened imports and exports.Impact: Eases supply chain challenges for manufacturers and retailers dependent on timely shipments.Tempur-Sealy vs. FTC: Acquisition DisputeTempur-Sealy's proposed acquisition of Mattress Firm faces FTC scrutiny over competition concerns.Tempur-Sealy's rebuttal highlights potential consumer benefits, keeping this high-stakes drama unfolding.EPA and Formaldehyde RisksThe EPA's new stance on formaldehyde as an “unreasonable health risk” could tighten regulations on pressed wood products.Manufacturers may need to explore alternative materials and prioritize sustainability in production.Retail Sector Updates:Big Lots Acquisition by Gordon Brothers:Signals potential shifts in Big Lots' furniture strategy—retailers should monitor for changes.Arhaus' Growth Momentum:Q4 and full-year guidance up, driven by sales and inventory management—a model for retailers to emulate.JCPenney's Merger:New retail brand emerges, offering hope for revitalizing the struggling chain.IKEA's Sleep Research InitiativeAiming to innovate products by studying American sleep habits, IKEA addresses health-conscious consumer needs.Macy's Store ClosuresPlans to close 66 locations, pivoting to digital growth and high-performing stores.Key takeaway: Balancing physical and online presence is crucial for staying competitive in today's market.Notable Quote:“From supply chain updates to retail shakeups, today's episode highlights the adaptability and innovation needed to thrive in the furniture industry.”Final Thoughts:This episode underscores the importance of staying informed and proactive in a dynamic industry. From environmental compliance to consumer-focused innovation, there's a lot to learn from this week's updates.Subscribe to stay ahead with weekly insights tailored to furniture professionals!

Corporate bankruptcies are on the rise. In recent months, Party City, Big Lots, Spirit Airlines, and other discount providers have declared bankruptcy. Today on the show, Rob Armstrong and Aiden Reiter try to figure out why, and what it means for the overall economy. Also they go long ceramics and long the Arctic. For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer.You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This show has been flagged as Explicit by the host. Greetings and welcome to Hacker Public Radio. My name is Peter Paterson, also known as SolusSpider, a Scotsman living in Kentucky, USA. This is my second HPR recording. The first was episode 4258 where I gave my introduction and computer history. Once again I am recording the audio on my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra phone, running Android 14, with Audio Recorder by Axet. The app was installed from F-Droid. Markdown For my Shownotes I learned to use Markdown by using the ReText app, which allows me to write in one window and preview the result in another. What is this show about? When I visited Archer72, AKA Mark Rice, in November 2024 in his University of Kentucky trauma room I reminded him that I work for God's Pantry Food Bank. He said he wanted to hear more, and highly suggested that I record the story as an HPR show, so here we are. I plan to ask the questions I hear from so many, and attempt to answer them as best I am able. What is the History of God's Pantry Food Bank? Reading directly from the About-Us page of Godspantry.org Mim Hunt, the founder of God's Pantry Food Bank, vowed to leave "the heartbreaking profession of social work" behind when she returned to her hometown of Lexington after serving as a child welfare worker in 1940's New York City. She and her husband, Robert, opened "Mim's," a combination gift shop, antique gallery, and health food store, but after seeing poverty in Lexington that rivaled what she'd fought against in New York, she found herself unable to remain silent. Mim began her work in Lexington by filling her station wagon with food, clothing, and bedding, and distributing it directly to individuals in need. Soon, neighbors were bringing food donations to what became known as "Mim's Pantry" located at her home on Lexington's Parkers Mill Road. But Mim quickly corrected them. "I don't fill these shelves," she said. "God does. This is God's Pantry." God's Pantry Food Bank was born out of this work in 1955 and remained mobile until the first pantry was opened in 1959. Since its founding, the food bank has grown in many ways. What started with one woman attempting to do what she could to address a need is now an organization serving 50 counties in Central and Eastern Kentucky through a number of programs with a dedicated staff committed to the mission of solving hunger. Mim Hunt devoted her life to helping others, and we continue to honor her legacy at God's Pantry Food Bank. Her work is proof that one person, with every small action, can make a large impact. We invite you to join us in continuing Mim's work. Where have been the locations of the main Food Bank facility? My ex-workmate Robert Srodulski recently wrote a reply in Facebook when our newest building was announced. He stated: "If I count right, this is the 6th main warehouse location in Lexington. Congratulations! > Mim's house and car Oldham Avenue garage A building next to Rupp Arena (which is now gone) Forbes Road Jaggie Fox Way, Innovation Drive." My friend Robert was employed by the Food Bank for 26 years. I am chasing his time as the longest lasting male employee. Two ladies have longer service times: Debbie Amburgey with 36.5 years in our Prestonsburg facility. She started on 19th October 1987. Sadly my good friend Debbie passed earlier this year, and I miss her greatly. She never retired. Danielle Bozarth with currently just under 30 years. She started on 30th May 1995. It would take me just over 11 years to catch up with Debbie's service record, which would take me to the age of 68. Unsure if I shall still be employed by then! What exactly do I mean by Food Bank? In February 2023 I wrote a blog post with my explanation of Food Bank. My website is LinuxSpider.net, and you will find the direct link in the shownotes. The blog was written as a response to friends, mostly from the United Kingdom, asking me very this question. To many there, and indeed here in USA also, what is called a Food Bank is what I call a local Food Pantry. Nobody is wrong here at all. We all gather food from various sources and distribute it to our neighbours who are in food insecure need. Most Pantries are totally staffed by volunteers and often open limited hours. The Food Bank has a larger scope in where we source food from, the amount sourced, does have paid staff but still dependent on volunteers, and we are open at least 40 hours a week. More if you include projects that involve evenings and Saturdays. God's Pantry Food Bank has a service area which includes 50 of the 120 Counties of Kentucky, covering central, southern, and eastern, including part of Appalachia. When I started in 1999 we were distributing 6 million pounds weight of food per year. This is about 150 semi-truckloads. Over 25 years later we are looking at distributing about 50 million pounds this year, about 1,250 truckloads. Over 40% of our distribution is fresh produce. We are an hunger relief organisation, so this amount of food is assisting our neighbours in need. In those 50 Counties we have about 400 partner agencies. Many of these agencies are Soup Kitchens, Children's Programs, Senior Programs, as well as Food Pantries. God's Pantry Food Bank is partnered with the Feeding America network of 198 Food Banks. In my early years I knew them as America's Second Harvest. In 2008 they changed name to Feeding America. Their website is FeedingAmerica.org What they do is outlined in their our-work page, including: Ensuring everyone can get the food they need with respect and dignity. Advocating for policies that improve food security for everyone. Partnering to address the root causes of food insecurity, like the high cost of living and lack of access to affordable housing. Working with local food banks and meal programs. Ending hunger through Food Access, Food Rescue, Disaster Response, and Hunger Research. I have visited a few other Food Banks, but not as many as I would have liked. We all have our own areas of service, but do often interact as the needs arise, especially in times of disaster. The Feeding America network came to Kentucky's aid in the past few years with the flooding in the East and tornadoes in the West. Feeding America aided the Food Banks affected by the devastation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. How did I get started at the Food Bank? As mentioned in my introduction show I moved from Scotland to Kentucky in May 1999 and married Arianna in June 1999. Before our wedding I had received my green card. My future Mother-in-Law Eva recommended I check with God's Pantry Food Bank to see if they were hiring. She was working for Big Lots and had applied for a warehouse job at the Food Bank. Unfortunately for her she never got the job, but she was quite impressed by the organisation. She knew that I had warehouse and driving experience. So, one day after dropping Arianna at her University of Kentucky Medical Staff Office I stopped by the Food Bank on South Forbes Road to ask. The answer was that they were indeed hiring for the warehouse, and to come back that afternoon to meet with CW Drury, the Warehouse Manager. I drove home, put on smarter clothes, and drove back. It was a pleasure meeting CW and hearing about the job. Although most of the explanation of what they did in their mission went over my head at the time, I knew needed a job, and wanted to join this company. A few days before our wedding I received a phone call from CW offering me the position. I accepted and went for my medical the next day. My first day with God's Pantry Food Bank was on Tuesday 6th July 1999, the day after our honeymoon. I will admit that although my previous job in Scotland was a physical one, quite a few months had passed, and the heat was hot that Summer in Kentucky! I went home exhausted everyday, but totally enjoying the work I was doing. I started off mostly picking orders, assisting Agencies that came in, going to the local Kroger supermarkets to pick up bread, deliver and pick up food barrels of donations, and all the other duties CW assigned me to. I particularly enjoyed the software part of the job. I forget the name of the software back then, but do remember learning the 10 digit Item Codes. 1st is the source 2nd and 3rd are the category. There are 31 officially with Feeding America. next 6 is the unique UPC - usually from the item bar code 10th is the storage code of dry, cooler, or freezer The first code I memorised was Bread Products: 1040010731 This broke down to Donated, Bread Category, UPC number, and Dry Storage. I must admit we did not create a new code when we started storing Bread Product in the Cooler. That is probably the only exception It has been my responsibility all these years to maintain the Item Category Code sheet with different codings we have used and had to invent. An example is that when the source digit had already used 1 to 9, we had to start using letters. Although there were concerns at the time, everything worked out well. When I started at South Forbes Road there were 11 employees there and Debbie in Prestonsburg. 12 in total, in 2 locations. These days we have over 80 employees in 5 locations: Lexington, Prestonsburg, London, Morehead, and a Volunteer Center on Winchester Road, Lexington, near the Smuckers JIF Peanut Butter plant. My time at 104 South Forbes Road was for a full 4 weeks! In August 1999 we moved to 1685 Jaggie Fox Way, into a customised warehouse with 3 pallet tall racking, and lots of office space. It felt so large back then! On my first couple of days of unloading trucks there I totally wore out a pair of trainers!! Jaggie Fox does sound like a strange name for a street, but I later learned it came from 2 ladies, Mrs Jaggie and Mrs Fox who owned the land before the business park purchase. Anyway, that's what I have been told by mulitple people. Technology was fun in 1999, as we had a 56K phone modem, about 10 computers, and 1 printer. You can imagine the shared internet speed. I forget how long, but we eventually got DSL, then Cable. What have been my duties at the Food Bank? For my first decade of employment I worked the warehouse and as a driver. This included delivering food to the 4 to 5 local pantries that we ran ourselves in local church buildings in Fayette County. Funny story is that a couple of years into the job, I was approached by the Development Manager and asked if I knew websites and HTML. I informed her that I was familiar, and she made me responsible for the maintenance of the website that University of Kentucky students had created. It indeed was quite basic with only HTML and images. I had this duty for a few years before a professional company was hired. I mentioned Inventory software. In early 2000 we moved to an ERP, that is an Enterprise Resource Planning suite named Navision written by a Danish company. That company was then taken over by Microsoft. For as while it was called Microsoft NAV, and these days it is part of Dynamics 365. Feeding America commissioned a module named CERES which assisted us non-profits to use profit orientated software. Inhouse, we just call the software CERES. Even though I was no longer maintaining the website, I was still involved in IT to a degree. I became the inhouse guy who would set up new employees with their own computer. Ah, the days of Active Directory. I never did like it! I was also the guy the staff came to first with their computer problems. Funny how a lot of these issues were fixed when I walked in their office. If I could not fix an issue there and then, we did have a contract company on-call. They maintained our server and other high level software. This was still when I was in the warehouse role. After that first decade I was allocated to be our Welcome Center person, which I did for 3 years. This involved welcoming agencies, guests, salespersons, volunteers, and assisting other staff members in many ways. I also went from being a driver to the person who handed out delivery and pick-up routes to the drivers. During these years I became a heavy user of CERES working with the agencies and printing out pick-sheets to our warehouse picking staff. Although I really enjoyed the work, I will openly admit that I am not always the best in heavily social situations. I did have some difficulty when the Welcome Center was full of people needing my attention and I was trying to get software and paperwork duties done. Somehow I survived! My next stage of employment was moving into the offices and becoming the assistant to the Operations Director. This is when I really took on the role of food purchaser, ordering fresh produce and food from vendors as part of our budget. I also took over the responsibility of bidding for food donations from the Feeding America portal named Choice. National Donors offer truckloads of food and other items to the network, and we Food Banks bid on them in an allocated share system. The donations are free, but we pay for the truck freight from the shipping locations. A full time IT person was hired. We are now on our 4th IT Manager. The last 2 each had assistants. Although I am grandfathered in as an admin, my duties in this regard are very low, but still have the abity to install software as needed. Quite handy on my own laptop. As well as being the Food Procurement Officer I also became the Reporting Officer. This has been greatly aided by our team receiving the ability to write our own reports from the Navision SQL database using Jet Reporting. This is an Excel extension that allows us to access field data not directly obtainable in the CERES program. The fore-mentioned Robert Srodulski used to spend a day creating a monthly report that included all of our 50 counties across multiple categories of data. He would step by step complete an Excel worksheet with all this information. I took his spreadsheet, converted it into a Jet Report, and it now runs in about 5 minutes! It is my responsibility to supply reports on a regular monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis to my Directors, fellow staff, and to Feeding America. Yes, I do have an orange mug on my desk that says "I submitted my MPR". That is the Monthly Pulse Report. It sits next to my red swingline stapler! What are God's Pantry Food Bank's sources of food? This is probably the question I get asked the most when friends and online contacts find out what I do for a career. We receive and obtain food from various sources, including: Local donations from people like you. Thank you! Local farmers. Local retail companies and other businesses giving food directly to us and to our Partner Agencies. We are the official food charity of many retailers, including Walmart and Kroger. National Companies, mostly through the Feeding America Choice Program. The USDA, U.S. Department of Agriculture, supplies us with multiple programs of food: TEFAP (the Emergency Food Assistance Program), CCC (Commodity Credit Corporation), and CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program). Purchased food, including Fresh Produce, via donations and grants. Without all this food coming in, we would not be able to distribute to our internal programs or to our partner agencies, allowing them to run Backpacks for Kids, Food Boxes for Seniors, Food Pantries, Mobile Distributions, Sharing Thanksgiving, and a multitude of other services we offer our neighbours. We have a team of Food Sourcers that work directly with the retail companies, so I am not fully involved there, but I am the main Food Purchaser for the majority of the food we buy. Specialised internal programs like Backpack and local Pantries do order specific foods that they need on a regular basis. I try to supply for the long term. With the USDA CSFP program I am responsible for the ordering of that food through a Government website. Often 6 to 12 months ahead of time. Here's a truth that staggers many people when I inform them: If you are spending cash on food donations to God's Pantry Food Bank, the most efficient use of those funds is to donate it to us. I truly can obtain about $10 worth of food for every $1 given. An example is that I recently obtained a full truckload donation of 40,000lb of Canned Sliced Beets (yum!) that we are paying only freight on. Do the maths. #Where is God's Pantry Food Bank located? As mentioned we have 5 locations, not including our own local pantries, but our main head office is at 2201 Innovation Drive Please check out our webpage at GodsPantry.org/2201innovationdrive as it includes an excellent animated walk-through tour of the offices and warehouse, including the Produce Cooler, Deli Cooler, and Freezer. They are massive! I personally waited until the very last day, Friday 13th of December, to move out of my Jaggie Fox office and into my new one at Innovation. Our official first day was on Monday 16th December 2024. What I tooted and posted on that Friday caught the eye of my CEO, Michael Halligan, and he asked me if he could share it with others. Of course he should! In the Shownotes I have included a link to my Mastodon toot. It's too long a number to read out. I am absolutely loving our new location. It's my challenge to fill the cooler, freezer, and dry warehouse with donated food! My new office is 97% set up to my workflow, including my infamous hanging report boards, and spiders everywhere. The last line of my blog says: All that said, it truly is the only job I have ever had which I absolutely enjoy, but totally wish did not exist!! This remains true. Our mission is: Reducing hunger by working together to feed Kentucky communities. Our vision is: A nourished life for every Kentuckian. #How may HPR listeners support God's Pantry Food Bank The quick answer is to go to our website of GodsPantry.org and click on Take Action. From there you will be given a list to choose from: Donate Food Volunteer Host a Food Drive or Fundraiser Become a Partner Attend an Event Advocate Other Ways to Help Thank you so much for listening to my HPR show on God's Pantry Food Bank. Apart from leaving a comment on the HPR show page, the easiest ways for people to contact me are via Telegram: at t.me/solusspider or Mastodon at @SolusSpider@linuxrocks.online I look forward to hearing from you. Now go forth, be there for your fellow neighbours, and record your own HPR show! … Adding this comment to the Shownotes, that I shall not be speaking aloud. Although I consider this show topic to be Clean, as it is basically about my life and work, not my beliefs, there may be some worldwide who hear the name God's Pantry and consider it to be religious. Therefore I am flagging the show as Explicit. just in case. It is merely the name of our non-profit Food Bank, as called by our founder Mim Hunt. Although the majority of our Partner Agencies are faith based non-profit organisations, the Food Bank itself is not faith based. … Provide feedback on this episode.

Happy New Years everyone! To bring in 2025, Josh & Niko are joined by Chris and Issac to discuss a bunch of different topics such as NIKE, companies such as Big Lots going out of business, news with FedEx. Niko gives us another Tesla stock update, market predictions for 2025 and more. Music: Fitz and the Tantrums - MoneyGrabber Follow our TikTok - @stocktalk_joshniko Follow our Twitter - https://twitter.com/StockTalk_1 Discord - Stock Talk w/ Niko Kritikos Like and Follow us on Facebook - Stock Talk with Josh & Niko

This is the second part of Jack and Becky's kick-off of 2025, with twice as much celebratory wine consumed! The most anticipated films of 2025, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Two prolific pieces of lost media were discovered in 2024, with a third having been found right at the end of the year. From Zone protein bars, to (almost) Big Lots, to the platform formerly known as Twitter, Becky is mourning a lot of losses in 2024. Jack proclaims that Hailey Welch's 15 minutes of fame are finally up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Modern Retail Rundown episode, the staff discusses several updates coming off of 2024. First up, a new report from Appriss shows that fraudulent returns totaled $103 billion last year out of a total of $685 billion in retail returns. Nordstrom announced it will go private through a buyout by the Nordstrom family in partnership with Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool. And just days after Big Lots began liquidating its stores, the retailer received a lifeline from investment firm Gordon Brothers Retail Partners to help keep between 200 and 400 of its stores open.

Tune in here for this Friday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show talking about Big Lots bankruptcy, comments from Congressman Thomas Massie about the likelihood that Mike Johnson will be voted in as House Speaker today, Chip Roy Issue With Mike Johnson, more about Mike Johnson with guest Thomas Massie, and the Republican party as 'pale pastels.' In the second half of the show Vince talks about followers of Jesus being the Kingdom of God on a very special Faith Focus Friday, some interesting social media posts, Vince trips to Toronto for New Year's Eve, then to Chicago, JetBlue passengers delayed 24 hours, JetBlue to be fined for chronic delays, and a man attacked and killed by lions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Furniture Industry News, we explore key developments impacting the furniture industry as 2025 gets underway. From fluctuating furniture orders and rising home sales to alarming shoplifting trends and skyrocketing shipping costs, we've got the updates you need to stay informed. Plus, we dive into Big Lots' recent asset sale and a major legal decision involving Serta Simmons. Whether you're a retailer, manufacturer, or supplier, this episode provides actionable insights to help you navigate an ever-changing market.Key Topics Discussed:Furniture Orders Update:Year-over-year stability in October but a month-over-month dip.Implications for retailers as seasonal and market dynamics shift.Pending Home Sales Growth:Home sales increase for the fourth consecutive month, signaling potential opportunities for furniture retailers.Shoplifting Spike:Shoplifting has surged by 93% over the past four years.Recommendations for enhancing loss prevention strategies.Container Shipping Costs:Container rates are up over 1,000% in just one month, impacting furniture logistics and pricing.Big Lots Asset Sale:Court approval of Big Lots' sale to Gordon Brothers and potential ripple effects in retail.Serta Simmons Legal Ruling:Federal appeals court overturns Serta Simmons' 2020 debt restructuring deal.Lessons in financial transparency and creditor relationships for industry professionals.This episode delivers a concise roundup of major trends and developments in the furniture industry, offering professionals the insights they need to stay ahead in a competitive market. Whether you're navigating supply chain challenges, adapting to changing consumer behaviors, or strategizing for 2025, these updates are essential listening.Enjoyed this episode? Be sure to subscribe to Furniture Industry News to stay updated on the stories shaping our industry. Thanks for tuning in!

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Donna's Pickle Beer from Pilot Project Brewing, and an Ozark Distillery Bloody Mary. She reviews her Christmas week with family in Missouri, visiting the Budweiser Clydesdales at Warm Springs Ranch, and tailgating at the Kansas City Chiefs game with her cousins. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”COURT NEWS (52:02): Kathleen shares news on Jelly Roll headlining New Year's Eve Live from Nashville, Chappell Roan sings a holiday duet with Sabrina Carpenter, Snoop Dogg releases holiday song “High Christmas,” and Taylor Swift closes out 2024 supporting boyfriend Travis Kelce at 2 Chiefs' games. TASTING MENU (3:52): Kathleen samples Pringles Mingles Dill Pickle & Ranch Crisps, and Cheetos Pretzels. UPDATES (20:35): Kathleen shares updates on Mattress Mac's heart surgery, the South Carolina monkeys are still on the loose, the Supreme Court could ban TikTok, and NASA astronauts stranded in space get more bad news. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (49:10): Kathleen reads the discovery of the identity of “Jack the Ripper” in a genetic analysis. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (53:50): Kathleen shares articles on Party City's bankruptcy filing, , REO Speedwagon quits touring after 57 years, a “living Nostradamus” makes a chilling prediction about WWIII, Big Lots is closing all of its stores, we look at Baba Venga's 2025 predictions, Green Bay WI is 2024's Drunkest City in America, 2024 deems the Waltons are the world's wealthiest family, author James Patterson gives $500K to independent bookstore staff, Honda & Nissan agree to a 2026 merger, and a woman celebrates her 106th birthday by downing Fireball whiskey. WHAT WE'RE WATCHING (1:17:05): Kathleen recommends watching “Bad Sisters” on Apple TV. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Retail store closures in 2024 have skyrocketed by 69%, with over 7,000 locations shuttered so far, surpassing 2023 figures. Major brands like Party City, Big Lots, and CVS are among the hardest hit, citing inflation, unsustainable debt, and changing consumer habits favoring e-commerce giants like Amazon. Despite claims of robust consumer spending, inflation's chokehold has drastically raised costs for businesses, forcing them to shut down. The fallout has created “pharmacy deserts,” leaving vulnerable communities without local access to essential goods and prescriptions. Small businesses and local economies face additional strain as liberal urban policies exacerbate safety and theft concerns, leading to more closures. The crisis underscores the need for fiscal conservatism and stronger support for free-market solutions to preserve traditional retail and community stability.

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Dave Schwan, in for Steve Grzanich, has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Big Lots has reached a deal keeping hundreds of stores open.  The discount chain will be sold to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, which specializes in distressed companies.  Big Lots filed for bankruptcy in September. And, the man […]

It's our last episode of 2024, and we're joined by pastor Chris Durso, who's leading a new kind of faith community in NYC. Plus, the guys lean into the new year conversation, having a vulnerable talk about resolutions (or lack thereof), Mike Foster's primal questions and the importance of embracing new approaches to life in 2025. Plus, we have the week's Slices, including Christopher Nolan's surprising new project, a new podcast that's exploring the tension between reality and faith, and of course a Big Lots update. And at the end of the show we have your feedback about the best advice you've gotten on social media! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

That's a wrap on 2024! Episode 171 of the What Are We Doing podcast is here, and it's everything you'd expect to close out a year like this—chaotic, hilarious, and slightly unhinged. From bizarre Christmas gifts to Sabrina Carpenter's Dunkin' takeover, we've covered it all. Let's dive in! First things first, I've officially peaked—the Nvidia CEO gave me sunglasses for Christmas. (Yes, the story is as ridiculous as it sounds.) On the flip side, we had the annual mom gift disaster. This year? A pair of used socks. Nobody knows whose they were, but don't worry—they've been burned. Let's face it: millennials don't want gifts unless it's cash or a $100 Amazon gift card. We've got enough going on without pretending to love another stainless steel tumbler. From Coachella to her Dunkin' collab—the Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso is already iconic—Sabrina Carpenter dominated this year. We're calling it: she's on her way to Taylor Swift-level stardom. Dunkin', take all my money. Imported from Canada, these chips are a whole experience. The Chicken Chips stole the show, while the Dirty Burger flavor was a bit heavy on the mustard. Are we the only U.S. podcast to review them? Probably. Somebody give us a trophy. Brace yourselves for 2025: Happy Gilmore 2, Now You See Me 3, and Freaky Friday 2 are all happening. Hollywood, what are we doing? And if James Cameron claims he invented fire for Avatar 3, I'm done. Turns out Honey's browser extension has been hijacking affiliate links for years, stealing commissions from creators. Shoutout to mega lag for exposing this billion-dollar scam. Honey, what are we doing? Goodbye, Party City, Big Lots, and maybe Denny's. The retail world is crumbling, but hey—2025 is the year of live e-commerce. Start streaming now or get left behind. Gypsy Rose and Ken are officially done, and her baby bump drama is peak trailer park reality TV. Will Ryan swoop in? Will Ken cry on TikTok Live? The saga continues in 2025. That's it for 2024! From bizarre stories to chaotic takes, it's been a wild ride. Catch you in 2025 with more satire, more laughs, and hopefully fewer used socks. Happy New Year! 00:00:00 - Intro and Nvidia CEO's Christmas gift sunglasses story. 00:00:48 - The annual mom gift disaster: used socks saga. 00:02:03 - Millennials and Christmas: why we're done with holiday lists. 00:03:26 - Sabrina Carpenter dominates 2024; Dunkin's Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso. 00:04:14 - Levi's Christmas gift policies and the stainless steel tumbler rant. 00:06:12 - The mother-in-law gift tradition: snow scrapers and coloring books. 00:08:45 - Taste testing Trailer Park Boys chips: dill pickle and chicken flavors. 00:11:13 - Sabrina Carpenter's rise to stardom and her Dunkin' collab breakdown. 00:16:42 - Hollywood in 2025: sequel overload (Happy Gilmore 2, Now You See Me 3, Freaky Friday 2). 00:26:54 - The Avatar 3 fire technology rant; James Cameron criticism. 00:36:03 - Mission: Impossible and the need to retire Ethan Hunt. 00:40:07 - Now You See Me 3 wild plot prediction with Criss Angel twist. 00:43:30 - The Honey browser extension scam exposed. 00:51:12 - The retail apocalypse: Party City, Big Lots, and more crumble. 00:55:17 - The rise of live social e-commerce for 2025. 01:02:22 - Trailer Park Boys chip flavors reviewed in-depth. 01:10:52 - Gypsy Rose drama to close the year. 01:13:10 - Outro and farewell to 2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-are-we-doing-pod/support

New laws going into effect in California starting January first. A man accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl is expected back in court today. People close to the Trump administration are taking aim at the county supervisors' new policy to end transfers into ICE custody. Big Lots is keeping some of its stores open. One person won the $1.2 Billion Mega Millions jackpot in Cottonwood, CA. The San Diego Zoo will have a float featuring the giant pandas in the Rose Parade. 

Tune in here for this Monday edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show talking about some Big Lots stores remaining open as many are closed, a Business Journal article: NC businesses growing & adding population, Drudge headlines on Jimmy Carter, MSN article: 11 things you didn't know about Jimmy Carter, comments from Joe Biden praising Jimmy Carter, and the South Korea plane crash. In the second half of the show Vince talks about the South Korea plane crash, Vince's new iDevice charger & alarm clock, H-1B "debate" in GOP, and a Washington Post article: Biden says he would've won if he hadn't dropped out of the race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the retail chain Big Lots reaches a deal to keep hundreds of its stores open.

In Ep. 350 Ken and Dave discuss the viral push to make Musk Speaker, Fami gets smacked again, SCOTUS takes up TikTok, no more Big Lots, body cameras in Walmart, Walker headed to paradise, booting Trudeau, and the murder hornets are gone.

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Send us a textJust days before Christmas and the holidays, thousands are laid off in America as Party City and Big Lots join the massive number of stores forced to shut down due to debt as Amazon grows. Let's discuss the dangers of monopoly.  The DJ Jay Erica Podcast #partycity #amazon #biglots #jobsSupport the showTrue Crime: Woman Set On Fire In NYC Subway Train| Wendy Williams Spotted Out | Diddy & Jay-Z Friendship On this episode DJ Jay Erica reports on the tragic news of a women being set on fire by a migrant while sleeping on a Subway Train in NYC. Wendy Williams appears helathy after handler claims she's incapacitated. Jay-Z denies his friendship with Diddy. Diddy gives up seeking bail. Bad Boys 4 production worker exposes unfair pay wage.

Mother and daughter attacked, robbed over parking space dispute at Citadel Outlets. LAPD warning motorists of potentially dangerous festive trend. Party City to close all locations. Big Lots will soon start 'going out of business' sales at its remaining locations. Saucy, a KFC spinoff restaurant, opening first location in Florida

Join Michael Monks as he navigates the bustling holiday travel season, offering essential traffic tips and sharing his personal Christmas shopping adventures in downtown Los Angeles. The hour delves into the impact of recent retail closures, including Macy's, Big Lots, and Party City, and explores their significance to the community. 

Dozens feared injured after vehicle plows into crowd at Christmas market in Germany/ New synthetic drug three times stronger than fentanyl linked to LA County death. Party City and Big Lots stores are closing/ Yelp names 3 California ice skating rinks among North America's best. Guest: Mariel Hemingway to discuss her 3 limited series, her podcast + stratosphere ATC on wellness technology and a foundation she started with Melissa Yamaguchi for mental health called Mariel Hemingway Foundation (MarielHemingwayFoundation.org) 

On this week's Modern Retail Rundown: November saw the U.S.'s monthly retail revenue grow by 0.7%, with solid holiday sales expected to come. Meanwhile, Big Lots said it is planning to close all its remaining stores in 2025 after the company failed to strike a sale deal. Lastly, DTC athleisure brand Vuori now has a $5.5 billion valuation coming off of a major fundraising round. The latest update has Wall Street once again predicting the startup to go public sometime soon.

Description: On today's Top News in 10, we cover:    After the second must-pass bill to fund the government failed in the House of Representatives Thursday night, Republicans spent much of Friday seeking agreement on a path forward. The federal government would officially shut down at midnight otherwise.    Religious liberty law firm Alliance Defending Freedom will meet with The Walt Disney Company in early January to question its collusion with a now-defunct advertising giant known to censor news outlets and personalities.    There's a new caucus on Capitol Hill dedicated to making America healthy again. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., says the new caucus will focus on nutrition, access to affordable, high-quality-nutritious foods, improving primary care, and addressing the root causes of chronic diseases.    Additional headlines:    A man drove into a crowded Christmas market in Germany today, resulting in several deaths and injuries. The individual was arrested at the scene.  Party City is going out of business after 40 years, closing down all of its stores. Meanwhile, retailer Big Lots is planning to close its 963 stores.  College Football fans finally get their wish with a newly expanded playoff format that kicks off Friday night with a first-round matchup.    Keep Up With The Daily Signal    Sign up for our email newsletters: https://www.dailysignal.com/email       Subscribe to our other shows:     The Tony Kinnett Cast: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-tony-kinnett-cast   Problematic Women: https://www.dailysignal.com/problematic-women   The Signal Sitdown: https://www.dailysignal.com/the-signal-sitdown      Follow The Daily Signal:     X: https://x.com/DailySignal   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/   Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DailySignal   Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheDailySignal      Thanks for making The Daily Signal Podcast your trusted source for the day's top news. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Lots to close all remaining Indiana stores. People don't like getting pets as gifts. The most dangerous day of the month to be on the roads and murder hornet update! Are you okay with this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we explore the latest updates shaping the furniture industry, including encouraging housing market trends, rising shipping costs, and strategic moves by major retailers.Key Highlights:Housing Market Trends:9.2% Increase in Housing Completions in November, with single-family homes leading.6.1% Rise in Existing Home Sales, the largest year-over-year increase since 2021.Strong regional growth, particularly in the West (+15%).Stabilization of mortgage rates (6%-7%) driving consumer confidence.Implications: Increased housing inventory likely to boost furniture sales.Supply Chain Developments:Shipping Cost Surge: 26% rise in Shanghai to Los Angeles container rates ($4,499 per 40-ft container).Drivers: Anticipated East Coast port strike (January 2025) and tariff uncertainties.Challenges for Furniture Retailers: Potential inventory and pricing disruptions.East Coast shipping complexities due to possible longshoremen's strike starting January 15.Retail and Consumer Trends:IKEA's Data Highlights:Rising demand for storage solutions (Kallax shelving, Billy bookcase, Pax wardrobe).40% of consumers prioritize organized living spaces.RH's Strategic Expansion:New standalone design office in Palm Desert, CA, with plans for a Design Gallery and hospitality concepts by 2025.Big Lots and Beyond Inc. Updates:Big Lots to lay off 555 employees as part of restructuring.Beyond Inc. sells corporate HQ for $55M to cut costs.Placer.ai 2025 Insights:Ceiling for discount store growth.Shoppers traveling farther for specialty items despite shorter grocery trips.Corporate Performance Updates:Steelcase:Q3 revenue: $795M (+2% YoY), driven by strong U.S. demand.International sales decline (-6%), but India remains a bright spot.Cost-saving measures to save $5M annually by 2026.JCPenney:Sales dip 8% to $1.4B, but a $2M operating profit marks improvement from 2023.Strong back-to-school performance in the home division.These updates reflect the dynamic nature of the furniture industry, where market trends, consumer behavior, and strategic adaptations define success.Stay ahead in the furniture market! Subscribe to our podcast for daily insights into industry developments.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe people of Canada are suffering. The illegals are getting everything and the people are left out, this is happening WW. Stores closing down, economic imploding. The people are tapped out. Trump says he will place 100% tariffs on those countries not using the currency of the US. The [DS] is now backtracking on the poll numbers for [KH]. The polls are fake and the people know it. Pelosi projects that Trump will back out of the debate. Is she projecting, will [KH] report she has covid, another virus or be in accident? The [DS] is prepared to shutdown the government instead of passing the Save Act. Trump know their is cheating, he just called on the RNC to activate. Did he just send a message to the patriots?   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1832619617518297590 Big Lots files for bankruptcy Big Lots, the beleaguered discount retailer that previously warned it had “substantial doubt” about its survival, has filed for bankruptcy. As part of its Chapter 11 filing, the retailer announced that private equity firm Nexus Capital Management is acquiring “substantially all” of Big Lots stores and business operations. During the process, its locations and website will remain open for shopping. Source: cnn.com Macy's Set To Close 55 Stores By The End Of 2024 Macy's has announced that it is closing a total of 55 stores by the end of 2024, in the faltering brand's ongoing effort to revamp its business. According to The Daily Mail, the company originally intended to close 50 underperforming stores by the end of the year, part of the 150 total locations it will close within three years. However, it now plans to close 55 before 2025. “The biggest things that have gone wrong at Macy's are the quality of the stores and the product assortment,” GlobalData Retail analyst Neil Saunders said to the outlet. “And so over the years customers have deserted it, sales have tumbled and store productivity has gone down. All the metrics have gone in the wrong direction.” Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1832835267117666718   rate has declined for 14 consecutive months. To put this into perspective, savings rates average ~6.0% in the 2009-2019 period and ~11.0% in the 1980s. On top of high inflation, wage growth has stalled which has led to record usage of credit cards and low savings rates. Consumers feel like we are in a recession. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1832789233792102594   employment rose by 1 million year-over-year in August. Additionally, the number of permanent job losers jumped by 324,000 year-over-year, to 2.5 million, the highest since November 2021. This was the 16th straight month of part-time job gains, the longest streak since the 2008 Financial Crisis. How is this "strong" labor market? https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1832937028817748187   the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) It's time to pass the CCCA and introduce real competition into the credit card market https://twitter.com/RichAStern/status/1833141974561415567     Preparing For A Crash: Warren Buffett Has Been Selling Off Hundreds Of Millions Of Shares In 2024 The number of Apple shares that Berkshire Hathaway has dumped is absolutely astounding. It is being reported that close to 500 million shares were sold during the first and second quarters combined… In the first quarter of 2024, Berkshire Hathaway sold over 100 million Apple shares,