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Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review beers from North Park Brewing (San Diego, CA) and California Coast Brewing (Paso Robles, CA). In our Beer News, We discuss the end of the Deschutes Brewery (Bend, OR) and Costco Wholesale 2-year beer relationship. For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic lists the Top 15 toys from the Toy Story Series. Who will be first? Buzz Lightyear or Woody? We rate our beers on Untappd. In our Drunken Shenanigans, we talk about the World Cup and drinking at the movies.

What kind of work ethic sustains greatness, and lays the foundation for enduring impact? How do successful leaders carry themselves in a room full of people? What are the underlying ingredients of systemic change, and how can one aspire to evolve systems that benefit everyone?Find out from Jeff Raikes, exclusively in conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Intersections Podcast.Jeff Raikes is the co-founder of the Raikes Foundation, which he and his wife, Tricia, established in 2002. The foundation helps empower young people to reach their full potential by supporting innovative work in education, youth homelessness and expanded learning programs. Jeff retired from his role as chief executive officer of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2014, having guided the global organization through six years of significant growth. He came to the philanthropic world from a 27-year career at Microsoft Corporation, where he was a member of the senior leadership team and president of the Microsoft Business Division. Jeff serves on the boards of Costco Wholesale, Hudl, Green Diamond Resources, Epicrop, and the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has served as chair of the Stanford University Board of Trustees, where he received a bachelor's degree in engineering-economic systems.In this episode, Jeff reveals:- The hidden risk of being the smartest person in the room- The work ethic every successful leader and changemaker must cultivate- How systemic change happens, and how to evolve systems that benefit everyone

Recorded live at Shoptalk Spring, this episode of the AiR Podcast tackles the shift from AI experimentation to real-world accountability. Mark Williamson, AVP of Retail Media at Costco Wholesale, joins Kimberly Morgan, CEO of The Fashion Tech Exec and a Top AI Leader, to discuss why Costco is building its technology ecosystem "from the studs up." The Path of Most Resistance While many retailers opt for "plug-and-play" black-box solutions, Williamson explains why Costco is intentionally choosing a more complex, transparent path. By keeping member data behind its own firewall and inviting partners to work natively inside the Costco data cloud, the company eliminates signal loss while upholding its core code of ethics: respect for the member and respect for the supplier. No AI Strategy Without a Data Strategy The conversation centers on the necessity of a modular, interoperable tech stack. Morgan and Williamson explore how this foundation prepares Costco for the era of agentic commerce. By organizing data properly today, Costco ensures it can provide relevant value wherever members shop in the future—whether via an LLM, a search engine, or the warehouse floor.

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What happens when a retail giant puts member value at the center of its advertising strategy? In this episode, Emma sits down with Mark Williamson, Assistant Vice President of Retail Media at Costco Wholesale, to explore how Costco is building its retail media business without compromising on its core principle: delivering value to members. Mark shares insights from Costco's journey, including the challenges and opportunities of unifying omnichannel data, the importance of identity fidelity, and why member trust outweighs short-term ad revenue. If you listened to the episode and want to learn more about Flywheel's Shopper Media offering, click here.

wiki-Trader Reiner Waldhauser präsentiert seine Börsentitanen ( https://www.wikifolio.com/de/de/w/wf19640401 ), darunter, keine Frage, die unverändert mächtigen US-Tech-Werte: "Alphabet profitiert einfach sehr stark von der KI-Phantasie. Apple ist eine Bank und eine der erfolgreichsten Aktien in meinem Depot (über 300 % plus seit 2018). Und Microsoft ist ein Phänomen. Das Unternehmen ist an OpenAI beteiligt - und würde eventuell sogar von einem Börsengang profitieren." Ein noch eher unbekannteres Unternehmen, aber gewiss nicht unwichtiges, ist Parker-Hannifin. Der weltweit führende Anbieter von Bewegungssteuerung und der Fluidtechnik kommt in der Maschinentechnik, der Automobilindustrie, Luft- und Raumfahrt oder im Energiesektor zum Einsatz. Ein weiterer Titan hat sich längst von Corona und dem verhinderten Mautsystem erholt: CTS Eventim. "Seit 1999 stetig gewachsen."

We review Kirkland Signature XO Cognac "A Product From France" sold exclusively at Costco Wholesale, sold for $50.99 plus tax here in Connecticut, USA.Text us comments or questions we can answer on the showIf you want to watch the video version of this Podcast check out our YouTube & Rumble channel, just search Two Doomed Men Podcast.Support the showGo to Linktree.com/TwoDoomedMen for all our socials where we continue the conversation in between episodes.

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey welcome Rupal Bhansali back to the show. Rupal is the founder, CEO, chief investment officer, and portfolio manager of investment adviser Double Duty Money Management. She's also the author of the book Non-Consensus Investing and a leading figure in value investing, with more than three decades of experience. Rupal kicks off the show by discussing her investment philosophy, how she defines "winning" in the stock market, the main misconception about contrarian investing, and why it's more important to not lose money in the market than to earn money. She warns investors that they can still lose money when investing in a high-quality company. As she says, the key to value investing is low downside. Rupal uses the auto industry as an example of a low-quality, cyclical industry, but highlights the hidden opportunity in tires, which are a consumer staple and not cyclical. (0:38) Next, Rupal talks about getting the best of both worlds with growth and value investing. She notes that this is very difficult to do today with U.S. stocks but that there are many untapped opportunities abroad – especially in Latin America. Rupal then delves into the world of diversification, including why having uncorrelated investment ideas in your portfolio is so crucial. This leads to a conversation about knowing when to buy more shares when one of your stocks is down versus cutting your losses and selling completely. Rupal outlines three core reasons to sell a stock, regardless of whether a stop loss was hit or not. (16:15) Finally, Rupal gives her opinion on buying companies like Costco Wholesale that have very high multiples but keep trading higher. She says the reward isn't worth the risk, since there are 49 non-Costcos for every Costco, and trying to find the one winner is very difficult. Rupal reiterates that it's all about cutting your losses early, accepting that you'll get things wrong, and learning from your mistakes. She also covers the wider macro environment relating to President Donald Trump's tariffs, clarifying that she's "macro aware" rather than "macro driven." (29:48)

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey welcome Rupal Bhansali back to the show. Rupal is the founder, CEO, chief investment officer, and portfolio manager of investment adviser Double Duty Money Management. She's also the author of the book Non-Consensus Investing and a leading figure in value investing, with more than three decades of experience. Rupal kicks off the show by discussing her investment philosophy, how she defines "winning" in the stock market, the main misconception about contrarian investing, and why it's more important to not lose money in the market than to earn money. She warns investors that they can still lose money when investing in a high-quality company. As she says, the key to value investing is low downside. Rupal uses the auto industry as an example of a low-quality, cyclical industry, but highlights the hidden opportunity in tires, which are a consumer staple and not cyclical. (0:38) Next, Rupal talks about getting the best of both worlds with growth and value investing. She notes that this is very difficult to do today with U.S. stocks but that there are many untapped opportunities abroad – especially in Latin America. Rupal then delves into the world of diversification, including why having uncorrelated investment ideas in your portfolio is so crucial. This leads to a conversation about knowing when to buy more shares when one of your stocks is down versus cutting your losses and selling completely. Rupal outlines three core reasons to sell a stock, regardless of whether a stop loss was hit or not. (16:15) Finally, Rupal gives her opinion on buying companies like Costco Wholesale that have very high multiples but keep trading higher. She says the reward isn't worth the risk, since there are 49 non-Costcos for every Costco, and trying to find the one winner is very difficult. Rupal reiterates that it's all about cutting your losses early, accepting that you'll get things wrong, and learning from your mistakes. She also covers the wider macro environment relating to President Donald Trump's tariffs, clarifying that she's "macro aware" rather than "macro driven." (29:48)

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey welcome Mike Barrett back to the show. Mike is the editor of Select Value Opportunities and senior analyst for Extreme Value. He has decades of cash-flow modeling and valuation expertise that he uses to find underappreciated, high-quality growth stocks. Mike kicks things off by discussing President Donald Trump's tariffs, their implication in the context of broad market cycles, and a potential 2026 low. He explains that he believes stocks have limited upside from here because of extreme positive sentiment and rampant overvaluation. And because there's so much uncertainty, Mike advises investors to make sure they have high-quality businesses in their portfolios. He also points out that the most overvalued stocks today are the defensive ones, but that could change once the tariff situation eases. (1:47) Next, Mike breaks down his personal investing philosophy and why he uses macroeconomic factors to look ahead only a few weeks rather than longer term. He also talks about the importance of momentum, taking risks to find out what works best for you as an investor, Nvidia being undervalued today, one company he likes that offers a good way to compound your wealth, and the optionality baked into Sprouts Farmers Market thanks to the rising popularity of weight-loss drugs. (18:42) Finally, Mike discusses Costco Wholesale's fantastic business growth, the importance of finding companies that perform consistently well, his recommendation of Constellation Brands that earned a triple-digit return for subscribers, crypto, and generative AI. (43:03)

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey welcome Mike Barrett back to the show. Mike is the editor of Select Value Opportunities and senior analyst for Extreme Value. He has decades of cash-flow modeling and valuation expertise that he uses to find underappreciated, high-quality growth stocks. Mike kicks things off by discussing President Donald Trump's tariffs, their implication in the context of broad market cycles, and a potential 2026 low. He explains that he believes stocks have limited upside from here because of extreme positive sentiment and rampant overvaluation. And because there's so much uncertainty, Mike advises investors to make sure they have high-quality businesses in their portfolios. He also points out that the most overvalued stocks today are the defensive ones, but that could change once the tariff situation eases. (1:47) Next, Mike breaks down his personal investing philosophy and why he uses macroeconomic factors to look ahead only a few weeks rather than longer term. He also talks about the importance of momentum, taking risks to find out what works best for you as an investor, Nvidia being undervalued today, one company he likes that offers a good way to compound your wealth, and the optionality baked into Sprouts Farmers Market thanks to the rising popularity of weight-loss drugs. (18:42) Finally, Mike discusses Costco Wholesale's fantastic business growth, the importance of finding companies that perform consistently well, his recommendation of Constellation Brands that earned a triple-digit return for subscribers, crypto, and generative AI. (43:03)

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey welcome Alex Morris to the show. Alex is the founder of TSOH (The Science of Hitting) Investment Research and an author. TSOH, which boasts more than 20,000 subscribers, aims to generate attractive long-term returns while providing complete transparency on the research process, portfolio decision-making, and returns. Alex kicks off the show by discussing the inspiration behind his new book, Buffett and Munger Unscripted: Three Decades of Investment and Business Insights From the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meetings. He goes in depth on what he learned from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger in the process of crafting his book, including understanding incentives, management turnover, and which macroeconomic factors are important. (1:46) Next, Alex talks about the "pointed" questions Buffett and Munger got during the dot-com era from shareholders who doubted their abilities. Then he breaks down his own investing style, how that style has evolved over the years, and how he got interested in investing in the first place. This leads to a discussion about struggling retailer Five Below (which Alex is keeping an eye on to see if it can turn its business around) and Dollar Tree (which Alex owns and still likes today). (19:53) Finally, Alex delves further into the retail space. He discusses Costco Wholesale versus Walmart, the importance of retailers understanding their core customer base, why Dollar Tree is misunderstood, geographic retail strategies, President Donald Trump's tariffs, and a U.K.-based mixers company he finds attractive. (40:24)

On this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan and Corey welcome Alex Morris to the show. Alex is the founder of TSOH (The Science of Hitting) Investment Research and an author. TSOH, which boasts more than 20,000 subscribers, aims to generate attractive long-term returns while providing complete transparency on the research process, portfolio decision-making, and returns. Alex kicks off the show by discussing the inspiration behind his new book, Buffett and Munger Unscripted: Three Decades of Investment and Business Insights From the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meetings. He goes in depth on what he learned from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger in the process of crafting his book, including understanding incentives, management turnover, and which macroeconomic factors are important. (1:46) Next, Alex talks about the "pointed" questions Buffett and Munger got during the dot-com era from shareholders who doubted their abilities. Then he breaks down his own investing style, how that style has evolved over the years, and how he got interested in investing in the first place. This leads to a discussion about struggling retailer Five Below (which Alex is keeping an eye on to see if it can turn its business around) and Dollar Tree (which Alex owns and still likes today). (19:53) Finally, Alex delves further into the retail space. He discusses Costco Wholesale versus Walmart, the importance of retailers understanding their core customer base, why Dollar Tree is misunderstood, geographic retail strategies, President Donald Trump's tariffs, and a U.K.-based mixers company he finds attractive. (40:24)

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating peaches from big open jar of canned peaches kept at room temperature. Dr. Don - not risky

Businesses should do well with reduced regulations going forward Reducing regulations saves companies both time and money and time is always money. Starting in 2025, it is expected that for every new regulation that goes on the books, 10 regulations must be eliminated. I was unaware of what is known as the congressional review where a new President along with Congress can undo certain rules that the previous administration put on the books in the last few months. At this time, we're not sure which ones will be eligible for elimination, but you will likely see some rules that perhaps made no sense to many people could be reversed in 2025. There could be a fight brewing between California and the federal government over some of these changes in regulations and California could lose their waiver and authority to ban the sale of new gasoline powered cars by 2035. The federal government wants control back over the auto industry, and does not want to allow states to come up with separate rules. That could ease pressure on both the auto companies and consumers as well. One that I'm not sure on is eliminating bank watchdogs like the FDIC. I like the idea of pulling back on the regulations, but maybe this is one that should be controlled not eliminated? Be prepared in 2025 for many changes in business, I believe most will be helpful.    History has proven in the recent past that tariffs can cause problems in the economy and the markets as well. We have talked for the past month or so that we have been lightening up on our investments, which does not mean we went to 100% cash but a more reasonable level of around 20% in cash and 80% invested. A big reason for this is I believe currently the markets are incorrectly ignoring what the potential tariffs will do in the short term. It was only about six years ago when we had tariffs and that caused disruption in supply chains and rising manufacturing costs along with declining profits for some corporations. Our trading partners did not simply give in to the demands. Looking at China in particular, in September 2019, an additional $113 billion of tariffs were imposed on top of roughly $50 billion of tariffs that were already in effect. Each time the tariffs were raised, there was retaliation from China. This began to cause wild swings in the stock and bond markets. It is important as well for investors to understand when tariffs were imposed in 2018, the economy was doing well. That was because of recent tax cuts that reduced the corporate income tax from 35% down to 21%, which was a 40% decline. Now in 2025 there are no big tax cuts that the economy and businesses are benefitting from, which could hurt corporate profits in the short term. There is a potential tax relief bill that must go through Congress, but that would not be felt by anyone until the summer or late fall of this year. No one knows for certain how long it takes tariffs to benefit the economy because last time the world and trade fell apart as Covid changed everything. So for now, we will just have to wait and see how long it will take before the United States sees a benefit to tariffs, which I do believe long-term they are a good thing. With some potential short-term headwinds from these trade conversations, I think it's important to not be overly aggressive with your portfolio and to make sure you're holding strong businesses with low valuations that do not rely heavily on overseas trade.   Liquor sales are declining and the bourbon boom seems to have passed It used to be investing in alcohol companies like Brown-Forman, who is famous for Jack Daniels, and other alcohol companies was a relatively safe investment over the long-term. But it appears that peoples liquor cabinets are still full from the Covid years when they over bought many types of booze for drinking at home and they still have a good amount of that alcohol left. No help to the industry is the anti- obesity drugs, the legal use of cannabis and some people switching to non-alcoholic drinks. The recent warning from the US Surgeon General recommending alcohol bottles should have a warning label on them about cancer could also hurt sales temporarily. We can't forget about the tariffs that are coming as this will likely be another heavy weight on alcohol and bourbon sales and profits. While writing about the decline in bourbon sales, I thought I would go to my bar to see if I had any bourbon to try. I took a shot of it and it burned all the way down. I personally don't know why Bourbon is so popular in the first place. With that said I guess maybe others are agreeing with me, US whiskey sales declined 1.2% in 2023, which was the first decline in 21 years. In the first nine months of 2024 there was additional drop of 4%. Your bigger distillers have the balance sheets to whether the storm, but your smaller craft distillery companies are beginning to close. I do believe this will probably change course maybe not in 2025, but perhaps come 2026 more distillers could quit the business, which will leave room for the big companies to pick up that slack and see their sales and profits increase.   What Really Matters when Getting a Mortgage When getting a mortgage, everyone's top priority is to get the best rate. However, it is equally as important to understand what it took to get that rate.  When you get a mortgage, there are origination costs called points that you can buy to reduce your mortgage rate.  In other words, you can buy down that rate for a cost, and this typically doesn't get analyzed correctly.  Let's consider an example using current market rates. For a well-qualified buyer, the par rate is about 6.75%, meaning there are no added point costs.  If the borrower wanted, they could pay a point, which costs 1% of the mortgage balance, in exchange for a lower rate of 6.375%.  On a $600k loan, this point would cost $6,000.  The question is, how long would it take for the interest savings from the lower rate to recoup the additional $6,000 point cost?  In this example assuming a 30-year mortgage, it would take almost 3 years.  That may not seem like a long time, but in the current interest rate environment, most experts agree that mortgage rates will be coming down at least slightly, especially within 3 years.  This means if you forgo paying the point and accept the higher rate and higher accompanying monthly payment, as long as you are able to refinancing into a lower rate within 3 years, you will come out ahead.  On the contrary by paying a point, you believe that right now mortgage rates are at their lowest point for the next 3 years, which is a strong stance to take.  I believe there will be opportunities to refinance into lower rates, meaning the overall cheapest way to structure a mortgage now is with a higher interest rate.  You can even take this a step further by accepting a rate above the par rate in exchange for credits from the lender that can be used to pay closing costs and some of the mortgage interest.  In our $600k mortgage example, taking a rate of 7.125% would come with approximately $7,500 of credits.  A rate of 7.125% might look expensive, but as long as you can refinance within 3 years, that rate option gives you the lowest overall cost of borrowing.   Companies Discussed: Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Oracle Corporation (ORCL), The Walt Disney Company (DIS) & General Dynamics Corporation (GD)

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Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHO34KtO5Z/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Red Toolbox are recalling Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Sets. The paint on the long hoe and rake in this set contains dangerous lead levels.  Lead is toxic to the developing nervous system and exposure is particularly devastating to children.  About 459,200 sets were sold in the US and about 60,480 were sold in Canada at Costco stores nationwide and online at costco.com. Take the long hoe and rake in this set away from your children.  Check the Red Toolbox website recall-rtb.com for information regarding obtaining replacement tools.  As usual, you will have to take a photo and submit it. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Red-Toolbox-Recalls-Stanley-Branded-Jr-Kids-Garden-Sets-Due-to-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Ban-for-Lead-in-Paint-Sold-Exclusively-by-Costco-Wholesale #stanleyjr #toolset #hoe #rake #paint #l;ead #poisoning #recall

Top Global Retail Technology Expert & friend of the #pod Carl Boutet discusses his role as the in-house retail technology expert at the Montreal SAIL show, highlighting his involvement in marshalling the experts in the food and innovation industry together to share wisdom and insights across the sector here in Canada and around the world.Carl emphasized the importance of food in retail, noting that successful retailers like Walmart and Costco have integrated food offerings as part of their successful business growth model.Carl also mentioned the challenges of innovation and details McGill's innovation lab, which focuses on frictionless commerce and healthy consumption, as well as its interdisciplinary research. Boutet also touched on the overhyped and underhyped aspects of smart carts and AI in retail and the need for more iterations in format innovation.About CarlBusiness strategist and executive advisor, McGillCarl is a Montreal-based business strategist, digital marketer and executive advisor with over 25 years of hands-on operational, marketing and retail executive experience. He has worked across a full array of business environments from the very large, such as 10 years with Costco Wholesale to working as commercial applications lead for a global B2B security technology company. In both, managing product portfolios and emerging go-to-market strategies.As the founder of StudioRx, he advises executives, B2C/B2B solution providers and all types of ecosystem partners on how to tailor their solutions according to customers' evolving needs and build effective commercial strategies to meet them.He holds an MBA from Queen's University as well as professional certificates from Stanford, Harvard and MIT.He advises several technology startups, industry associations and innovation labs.He is the principal advisor for the McGill University Retail Innovation Lab in Montreal, Canada. He is also, course instructor at McGill Masters in Retail Innovation (emerging technologies and new business models) and adjunct digital marketing faculty at Asian Institute of Technology MBA School of Management.Carl is recognized by Rethink Retail among the world's most influential thought leaders and has keynoted, chaired and/or moderated the largest retail conferences around the world. He remains a regular media contributor with global news networks.In 2021 he published his first book; The Great Acceleration – on how the Covid-19 pandemic rapidly propelled digital transformations and the business strategies to address the challenges that followed. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. About MichaelMichael is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Secure conference with leaders from The Gap and Kroger talking about violence in retail stores, keynotes on the state & future of retail in Orlando and Halifax, and at the 2023 Canadian GroceryConnex conference, hosting the CEOs of Walmart Canada, Longo's and Save-On-Foods Canada. Michael brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael also produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in North America, Remarkable Retail, Canada's top retail industry podcast; the Voice of Retail; Canada's top food industry and the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor, with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois. Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail influencers for the fourth year in a row, Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer, and you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state of the retail industry in Canada and the U.S., and the future of retail.

In der heutigen Folge von „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Daniel Eckert und Laurin Meyer über einen neuen Tiefschlag für Bayer, Risse in der Discokugel-Aktie und eine bisher wenig beachtete KI-Firma. Außerdem geht es um Airbnb, Uber, Caterpillar, Palantir, WK Kellog, Kraft Heinz, General Mills, Stellantis, Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Starbucks, Aurora Cannabis, Tilray, Canopy Growth, Southern California Gas Co, Cintas, Costco Wholesale, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, T-Mobile US, Diamondback Energy, Copart, BB Biotech und iShares Nasdaq US Biotechnology ETF (WKN: A2DWAW). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Ab sofort gibt es noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon Costco lovers, fear not — the new CFO has confirmed that the $1.50 hot dog deal isn’t going anywhere. It’s been around since the 1980s, and people have expressed great fear that the price may increase due to inflation. KSL at Night hosts Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon finish off this busy show talking about their favorite traditions at Costco Wholesale.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon The day after Trump’s guilty conviction Now that Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts in the hush money trial, what’s next? Today, the former president announced that he will appeal on the grounds that he believes the judge and jury were corrupt. KSL at Night hosts Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon talk about how the Trump campaign could use this conviction and appeal to bolster the campaign. Will the conviction change any voter’s minds? Will the country move on from this whole trial? Let’s talk about it. Jurors now deciding on sentencing for Chad Daybell It’s only been a day since Chad Daybell was found guilty of a triple murder. Now, the same jury is already deciding his fate, which could include the death penalty. KSL-TV reporter Lauren Steinbrecher is following the developments from Boise, and joins the program to give an update on this process. West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announces that he’s leaving the Democratic Party It’s not completely surprising, but today, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announced that he would leave the Democratic Party and register as an Independent. Previously, he had said he wouldn’t run for reelection to the Senate, but does this change things? Could he be planning to run again for governor? The hosts speculate about his future. Meet Paul Miller, GOP candidate for Congressional District 1 This election cycle features a primary race in the Republican Party for Utah’s 1st Congressional District. Paul Miller is one of the GOP candidates and the winner at the state convention. He joins us in the studio to explain why he’s running for the seat and how he plans to make changes in Congress that will benefit the average Utahn. Changes to how the federal government imposes regulations could be coming The Supreme Court is currently deciding on an issue that could change how the federal government imposes regulations. For the last several decades, Congress hasn’t been required to approve rules from federal agencies thanks to the “Chevron deference doctrine.” That doctrine could soon be overturned by the Supreme Court. We discuss how Utah’s leaders feel about the situation. Home prices expected to rise again; property insurance rates rising too Buying a new home is hard to do with home prices being the way they are. But owning a home is expensive too, especially with rising property insurance premiums. The three states with the biggest rise in property insurance premiums this year? Texas, Arizona, and Utah. Steve Waldrip, Utah Senior Advisor for Housing Strategy and Innovation discusses the challenges with the hosts. The future of the $1.50 Costco hot dog deal Costco lovers, fear not — the new CFO has confirmed that the $1.50 hot dog deal isn’t going anywhere. It’s been around since the 1980s, and people have expressed great fear that the price may increase due to inflation. KSL at Night hosts Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon finish off this busy show talking about their favorite traditions at Costco Wholesale.

Desde su llegada a la Ciudad de México bajo el nombre de Price Club hasta convertirse en el icónico hipermercado que todos conocemos hoy y que ha cambiado la forma en que muchos mexicanos compran. El programa de hoy Mary Gaby Hubard y Pedro Reyes, conversan sobre qué hace a Costco tan especial, desde sus exclusivas marcas propias hasta sus productos gourmet, ofertas insuperables y los productos más populares y virales, esos que todo el mundo comenta y recomienda, que ha logrado conquistar los corazones y las cocinas de los mexicanos.Programa transmitido el 24 de mayo de 2024. Escucha Glotones en vivo todos los viernes de 3:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m. por el 105.3 de FM. Una producción de Travesías y Radio Chilango.

Troy Bowman is an Information Security Analyst for Costco Wholesale, specializing in application security. He is also a Navy veteran and has some excellent advice on those looking to enter cyber from military service. He also relays one of the most unique way I have heard to decompress with stress! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/virtual-ciso-moment/message

In der heutigen Folge von „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Daniel Eckert und Nando Sommerfeldt über die Halbleiter-Korrektur, Cathy Woods GPU-Prognose und Neues zu Reddit. Außerdem geht es um Costco Wholesale, Nvidia, Broadcom, Infineon Technologies, Symrise, Xetra Gold (WKN: A0S9GB), CoinShares Physical Bitcoin (WKN: A3GPMN), Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, Renk Group, Leonardo, BAE Systems, Palantir, CACI International, Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, Lockheed Martin, RTX, Northrop Grumman und General Dynamics. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Ab sofort gibt es noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

A new hotel fee is showing up for something a lot of people aren't even using. How to book a room without getting ripped off. Also, knowledge is power when it comes to navigating funeral costs. The FTC has a new warning out about shady practices in the funeral industry that take advantage of grieving families.  Hotel Rates + Junk Fees: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Funeral Home Rip-offs: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Hotel parking fees take a turn for the worse How to spot hidden resort fees when you're booking travel Why Structured Notes Might Not Be Right for You What Is Full Coverage Car Insurance? NYTimes: F.T.C. Warns Dozens of Funeral Homes to Provide Accurate Costs to Callers How the Funeral Industry Got the FTC to Hide Bad Actors Funeral Consumers Alliance: Home  -  Clark.com - Funeral Planning How to have that end-of-life financial discussion with your elderly loved ones Funeral Consumers Alliance  -  Wills & Funerals Archives - Clark Howard You Can Save Big Money on Caskets at Costco, Walmart and Amazon Low-Cost Cremation Services: 5 Things to Know  Funeralocity  -  Lantern  -  Cake  -  Parting  -  Empathy 4 Things To Consider Before You Buy a New Cell Phone Buying a Cell Phone at Costco Wholesale: 4 Things To Know Should You Buy Cell Phone Insurance? Cell Phones & Smartphones Archives - Clark Deals Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IT'S TIME TO WATCH THE MUPPETS! This week with special guest Gladys Knight. Distracted rants include but are not limited to Groundhog Day, incense, Raise the roof, Costco Wholesale, Pauly Shore to Play Richard Simmons, and much more!"The theater's roof has rotted through, and the workmen have to take it to the shop to fix it. Performing without a roof, the Muppets have to go on despite snow, fog, hail and high winds."Follow us:Twitter.com/ittwtmInstagram.com/ittwtm

Costco Wholesale Corporation, Q1 2024 Earnings Call, Dec 14, 2023

Costco Wholesale's Q1 2024 earnings call, unedited

Swen Nater has one of the most unlikely paths to success. He was born in the Netherlands where he spent several years in orphanages. When he came to America as a boy, Swen fell in love with the game of basketball. Despite never playing in high school, he became an All-American at Cypress College, a two-time national champion at UCLA, and he played 12 years professionally. He is the only player in history to lead the ABA and NBA in rebounding. When Swen's playing days were over, he went on to coach Christian Heritage College to a national championship. In this interview, Swen talks about his difficult childhood and the journey that led him to play professional basketball. He shares the leadership lessons he learned from his legendary leader at UCLA – Coach John Wooden. Swen talks about Coach Wooden's approach to time management, giving feedback, discipline, conditioning, and the tremendous care he showed for his players. Swen finishes the interview by talking about the mentorship he received from Coach Wooden in the decades after playing at UCLA. Swen Nater still holds the California Community College single game rebound record at 39. After becoming a community college All-American, Swen played for two undefeated, national championship teams at UCLA. He went on to become the ABA Rookie of the Year, a two-time All Star, and led the league in rebounds and field goal percentage. When he jumped to the NBA, Swen led the league in rebounds, becoming the only player in history win both the ABA and NBA rebounding titles. After playing basketball, Swen Nater became athletic director and head coach at Christian Heritage College where he led the Hawks to a national small college championship. Swen is author of five books including "You Haven't Taught Until They Have Learned.” Swen has been inducted into the Orange County Hall of Fame and The San Diego Hall of Champions Hall of Fame. Swen is currently a buyer for Costco Wholesale.

Nobody likes being accused of theft. That includes people who are actually thieves, but their feelings aren't all that important since they're actually stealing,The problem — and it's a big one — is that many of the ways retailers fight theft make honest customers feel like criminals. That starts with small things like Walmart (WMT) - Get Free Report and Costco Wholesale  (COST) - Get Free Report employees checking your receipts when you leave their stores. Yes, they do it to everyone, but it's still not a pleasant feeling for honest folks worried that they may have missed or improperly scanned an item at self-checkout. It gets uglier, however, when companies use sneaker techniques to cut down theft, specifically at self-checkout.In Walmart's case, the retailer has technology that allows a store associate to shut off a self-checkout. The worker is not supposed to tell the customer that they're suspected of theft. Instead, the worker is to pretend that it's a technical problem.That's a strategy that inconveniences honest people and creates a grey area. Did the person steal a can of soup or did it just not scan?    Support the show

Appalled and terrified by the surge of antisemitism across the country, Meghan is joined by Noa Tishby and Ethan Bearman. They talk about what is happening on college campuses and major cities with all the pro-Hamas demonstrations as well as how the Jewish community can be supported during these dark times.

In this video, we'll perform a COST stock analysis and figure out what Costco Wholesale looks like based on the numbers. We'll also try to figure out what a reasonable fair intrinsic value is for Costco. And answer is Costco one of the best stocks to buy at the current price? Find out in the video above! Global Value's Costco stock analysis. TIKR is the website I use for financial data in my videos. Join me and thousands of investors worldwide by using TIKR in your investment analysis. All funds from referrals directly support the channel to improve video quality! Referral link - https://www.tikr.com/globalvalue Check out Seeking Alpha Premium and score an exclusive $50 off coupon plus a free 7 day trial! All funds from affiliate referrals go directly towards supporting the channel! Affiliate link - https://www.sahg6dtr.com/H4BHRJ/R74QP/ If you'd like to try Sharesight, please use my referral link to support the channel! https://www.sharesight.com/globalvalue (remember you get 4 months free if you sign up for an annual subscription!) Discover new investing resources and directly support the channel by shopping my Amazon storefront! All commissions are reinvested to improve the quality of videos! https://www.amazon.com/shop/globalvalue Costco ($COST) | Costco Stock Fundamental Analysis | Costco Stock Dividend Analysis | Costco Dividend Analysis | $COST Dividend Analysis | Costco Fair Value | COST Intrinsic Value | COST Fair Value | Costco Intrinsic Value | Costco Discounted Cash Flow Model | Costco DCF Analysis | COST Discounted Cash Flow Analysis | COST DCF Model #Costco #COST #COSTstock #Costcostock #stockmarket #stocks #investing #valueinvesting #investor #invest #finance #valueinvestor #stockanalysis #dividend #dividends #dividendstocks2023 #dividendstocks #dividendkings #fundamentalanalysis #financialeducation #charliemunger (Recorded September 27, 2023)

Welcome to another insightful episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, hosted by Roger Knecht. In this episode, Roger engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the guest, Mike Every, COO & co-founder at FilmLaab, as they delve into the crucial aspects of leadership, mission statements, and effective financial management. Mike shares his expertise as he emphasizes the significance of establishing clear accounts receivable processes within a business. He underscores the importance of not only getting paid for products and services rendered but also reducing the need to write off unpaid bills that may end up in collections. One of the key takeaways from the conversation is the importance of identifying the right person within a client's organization who handles bill payments. Mike highlights that many times, the person you're initially in contact with might not be the one responsible for this crucial task. This underscores the importance of clear communication and direct interaction with the decision-maker. Mike stresses the value of setting clear payment terms right from the outset. He discusses the significance of specifying deposit amounts and due dates in contracts, allowing clients to budget effectively and avoid unexpected invoices that can strain their finances. Roger and Mike also have a discussion on mission statements and leadership. Mike shares his insights on the need for companies to have a clear and compelling mission statement. He believes that every leader should not only know but also wholeheartedly believe in their organization's mission. Without this clarity of purpose, leadership becomes challenging, and organizational goals may become unclear. This podcast episode also touches on the art of asking the right questions. Mike emphasizes creating a safe and open environment for employees and clients to engage in meaningful dialogue. This approach allows for the collaborative generation of solutions and fosters an atmosphere of trust and innovation. This episode provides valuable insights into leadership, mission statements, and financial management. Mike's expertise and practical advice offer listeners a clear roadmap to success in these critical areas of business. If you're seeking ways to enhance your leadership skills, clarify your organization's mission, and improve financial management, this episode is a must-listen. Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center Guest Name: Mike Every Mike Every has over 19 years of experience in having fun and leading teams to success. Mike has worked for both Fortune 500 companies and small businesses, including McDonald's, Costco Wholesale, The Paul Mitchell Schools, and FilmLaab. Mike likes a challenge and finding a solution to it. He is a big believer that “when people come first, success will follow.” Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: Get a FREE copy of these books all accounting professionals should use to work on their business and become profitable.  These are a must-have addition to every accountant's library to provide quality CFO & Advisory services as a Profit & Growth Expert today: “Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant's guide to QUICK turnarounds” – the how-to-guide e-book for accounting professionals “in the BLACK, nine principles to make your business profitable” – e-book Learn what it is you can do to become an author, leveraging your expertise to market effectively your services and get the clients you deserve.  This is a webinar you don't want to miss.  Learn from Mike Capuzzi what a Shook is and how you can use it to position yourself as the Premier Accounting Firm in your area.  This is a must-see presentation so get ready to take some great notes.   In addition to becoming an author, see what you can do to follow the Turnkey Business plan for accounting professionals.  After more than 40 years we've identified the best practices of successful accountants and this is a presentation we are happy to share.  Check it out and see what you can do to be in business for yourself but not by yourself with Universal Accounting Center.   For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals check out this collection HERE!   Be sure to join us for GrowCon, the LIVE event for accounting professionals to work ON their business. This is a conference you don't want to miss.   Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe.   Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have.  We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback   For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your accounting, bookkeeping & tax business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 8012653777  

Our big interview with Box CEO Aaron Levie (Box). Also Carnival (CCL) cruises on, Costco Wholesale (COST) refuses to raise prices, and Micron Technology (MU) uses up practically all the concrete in Idaho. The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a weekly look at the business stories behind stocks on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With examples ranging from his own collaboration with influential figures to the impact of Joe Rogan's endorsement, Mark highlights how these strategic partnerships can lead to exponential growth. Curious about where the next opportunities for leverage lie? Mark provides thought-provoking insights that will transform your approach to scaling your brand.In this episode, Jordan West and Mark Ritz, co-founder and CEO of Carnivore Snax delve into the strategy of being different and engaging with customers in the ever-evolving e-commerce space. From implementing email marketing to innovative advertising techniques, Mark shares valuable insights that will help you captivate your target audience and create a loyal customer base.Listen and learn in this episode!Key takeaways from this episode:The importance of having a certain person or thing present in a strategyFocus on product quality and full control over manufacturing and supply chainBeing obsessed with maintaining high standardsBeing different as a company in terms of engagement in the e-commerce spaceImplementation of email marketing, advertising, and other strategiesThe ability to send direct messages on InstagramThe value of warm introductions and getting responses to direct messagesThe strategy of launching new products monthly, making them limited editionEngaging platform with exclusive access and benefits for membersRecommended App/Tool:Inveterate: https://www.inveterate.com/Recommended Podcast:Joe Rogan: https://www.joerogan.com/Taylor Holiday: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Sa9tlWmT3n9C2K8hN6Us4Today's Guest:Mark Ritz, co-founder and CEO at Carnivore Snax, with a background of 7 years in the e-comm space, Mark has always been passionate about this field. Prior to his venture in e-commerce, he spent 12 years working for Costco Wholesale, where he developed a deep appreciation for the membership model and company culture. This experience greatly influenced how Carnivore Snax operates today. Mark has also held the position of Director of E-commerce for a couple of companies, specializing in email marketing. His desire to run his own business led him to join forces with a co-founder who presented an innovative product idea. After trying the product, Mark was convinced and together, they decided to launch and expand the company.Connect and learn more about Mark and Carnivore Snax here: Website: https://carnivoresnax.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-ritz-0b73b0124/X: https://twitter.com/ritzfitGet 5 Offers for 2 Products (10 in total) along with 10 highly engaging tried and true creatives, 30 captivating headlines, descriptions, and ad texts sent to you for only $99. Go to https://www.upgrowthcommerce.com/offer and order now - this offer is only available for a limited time.We love our podcast community and listeners so much that we have decided to offer a free eCommerce Growth Plan for your brand! To learn more and how we can help, click here: upgrowthcommerce.com/grow Join our community and connect with other eCommerce brand owners and marketers! https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretstoscalingpodcast

Costco Wholesale Corporation, Q3 2023 Earnings Call, May 25, 2023

Episode 88 of “The Trusted Advisor” features a discussion between retail strategists Carl Boutet and Michael LeBlanc conducted live on stage during the RSPA Canadian Community Networking Event April 11 at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Boutet is a Montreal-based business strategist and executive advisor with over 25 years of operational, marketing, merchandising, and retail executive experience. He has worked across retailer environments from the very large, such as 10 years with Costco Wholesale, to working as a strategy consultant for a group of 800 independent retailers across Canada. In May 2022, he published The Great Acceleration: The Race to Retail Resilience. LeBlanc, based in Toronto, serves as President of Maven Media and acts as a Senior Advisor to the Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada. He brings over 25 years of brand, retail, marketing, and e-commerce leadership experience and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives, and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. LeBlanc is also an RSPA Advisory Board member, a position he was appointed to in 2022.  Boutet and LeBlanc have both been named Top Retail Influencers by RETHINK Retail.  “The Trusted Advisor,” powered by the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA), is an award-winning content series designed specifically for retail IT VARs and software developers. Our goal is to educate you on the topics of leadership, management, hiring, sales, and other small business best practices. For more insights, visit the RSPA blog at www.GoRSPA.org.  The RSPA is North America's largest community of VARs, software developers, vendors, and distributors in the retail, restaurant, grocery, and cannabis verticals. The mission of the RSPA is to accelerate the success of its members in the retail technology ecosystem by providing knowledge and connections. The organization offers education, hotlines for legal, security, sales, and business advice, industry advocacy, and discounts on other services to assist members with becoming and remaining successful. RSPA is most well-known for its signature events, RetailNOW and Inspire, which provide face-to-face learning and networking opportunities. Learn more by visiting www.GoRSPA.org. 

Welcome to The Voice of Retail podcast. My name is Michael LeBlanc, and I am your host, I believe in the power of storytelling to bring the retail industry to life. I'll bring insights, perspectives and experiences from some of the retail industry's most innovative and influential voices each week. This podcast is produced in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.Montreal-based business strategist, executive advisor and retail guru Carl Boutet is back on the podcast with a wide-ranging 1:1 conversation live in the Wiseline podcasting studio during the Shoptalk 2023 conference in Las Vegas.   We catch up on the latest retail technology trends, innovations, hits and misses and Carls's experiences teaching the next generation of retail leaders worldwide.    About Carl25 years of hands-on operational, marketing, merchandising and retail executive experience. He has worked across a full array of retailer environments from the very large, such as 10 years with Costco Wholesale, to working as a strategy consultant for a group of 800 independent retailers across Canada.As the founder of StudioRx, he advises retailers, business leaders, b2c solution providers, companies and researchers on how to tailor their solutions according to consumers' evolving needs and how to build effective commercial strategies.Recently named by RETHINK Retail among the world's most influential retail thinkers, he's keynoted on major stages & screens around the world including NRF Big Show, ShopTalk, RCC STORE, Store of the Future (UK), ASEAN Retail Summit, Egyptian Retail Summit and Economic Forum of the Americas. He is a regular contributor to CBC/Radio-Canada, BNN Bloomberg TV, CBC News, Radio Canada Premiere and CTV News. This past May, he published his first book: The Great Acceleration: The Race to Retail Resilience.He holds an MBA from Queen's University and advises several startups, retail associations and innovation labs, including the Retail Council of Canada, and is the principal advisor for the Retail Innovation Lab at McGill University. He is also lead marketing instructor at the McGill University Executive Institute, course instructor at McGill Masters in Retail Innovation (emerging technologies and business models) and adjunct marketing faculty at Asian Institute of Technology MBA School of Management.About Michael Michael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.   Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row. Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail. He produces and co-hosts Remarkable Retail with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America.

In Episode 2 of Szn 5, we discuss Costco Wholesale wine brand, Kirkland Signature. All of these wines were under $8.00 and ALL were tasty. Once again, the price tag does not define how good or bad a wine will taste. Today, along with a special guest, we are reviewing: Kirkland Signatures: Asolo Prosecco, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, and Bordeaux Supérieur

In the spirit of spirit month, we're starting out with a well-deserved bang. Let's talk about the liquor that comes in hot, and leaves us even hotter – sizzling with a well-paletted spice on the tip of our tongue and a soothing warmth in our bellies. I'm talking about tequila, baby. The tip of the iceberg in the Mexican spirits world. Some of the best are distributed right from San Diego. In fact, Happy Half Hour brings on an old friend who's expanded his company's rotation since his last feature in 2020. CEO Gaston Martinez of IZO Spirits saw his one stop mezcal leave people craving more from his Durango-based distillery and heart grown message captured in every bottle. Following its launch, backed by seasoned marketing executive and co-founder Linda Belzberg three years ago, Gaston knew they were destined for greatness – expansion. After curating a mezcal that was consumed on a hypnotic level, yet still competed for space with larger moguls, IZO had to change the game in order to keep up. Here are a couple of updates on IZO since they were here with us last. Soon after its initial debut, their mezcal made its way into the bulky hands of Costco Wholesale, where it reached its biggest audience and gave the team the leg room needed to create other lines of spirits. Their most recent venture: a sotol that takes 15 years to harvest from the plant. Gaston takes pride when describing the sustainable and old world traditions they use to grow and ferment their sotol, as well as all of their other batches. He brings a little piece of home into every step of the process, capping it off with an onyx stone topper mined and shaped straight from Durango, Mexico. “Durango is kind of a small town, but I want to bring it to the world,” he says. The evolving brand continues to stride up the ranks by collaborating with Cut Water, who uses IZO mezcal in its canned cocktails distributed around the world. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, you can find IZO's latest product, Sotol, in the sweet and tangy “IZO Cupid” at George's at the Cove right on La Jolla shores. To match Happy Half Hour's prestigious guest, the hosts stroll downtown for an inside look into where all the magic happens. Recorded right from hypnotic lounge, David and Troy explore the Prestige-Magic Lounge & Showroom – the fifth of Mystique Venues's fine dining locations bringing some of the best local and touring magicians in the country to the stage. Leading the kitchen is Executive Chef Johnny Hornibrook who has been with Mystique since its first opening in Folsom, California with founder Terry Commons. The three course menu illuminates Johnny's experience on the road traveling around the country and Central America. While surfing couches and hitchhiking his way back to San Diego over the course of 28 days and 88 car rides, he asked, “What can I bring to the table?” to pay them back. Literally. The Stockton local brought home flavors from his adventures serving his Latin American patrons and incorporates them into his seasonal menus. The chef's pick at Prestige is the au jus prime rib with a trio of tangy horseradish. If dinner and an enchanting show sound good to you right now, Prestige is giving out a couple of promos voiced in this week's episode to check out. In “Two People, Fifty Bucks,” David felt like Italian comfort food on a cold and rainy San Diego day. He visited Princess Pub in Little Italy for a cottage pie doused in a creamy gravy for the soul. Troy's pick reminisced on a SD Mag current favorite: IZOLA bakery. Just anything from there. The baked goods are. All. So Mesmerizing.

Costco is one of the world's largest retailers, featuring warehouses and club memberships in eleven countries around the world. It is famous as a true pricing leader while delivering exceptional quality for its members, as well as “endless aisles” of both commodity products and unexpected “treasures” for members in their stores. Listen to hear the story of this incredibly successful business, as shared by Robin Ross, the Assistant Vice President of Corporate Marketing & Membership at Costco Wholesale in the United States. Robin shares Costco's approach to driving customer loyalty as a mindset, and how mutually beneficial relationships have also been essential to consistently achieving such a profitable business for over 40 years. Hosted by Paula Thomas. Show Notes: 1) Robin Ross, the Assistant Vice President of Corporate Marketing & Membership at Costco Wholesale 2) Costco 3) Feedback Link

On today's show we are talking about what impacting labor markets and how that can affect real estate. In the food and beverage industry we're seeing a massive shortage of workers. The question is, where did they all go? We saw in the most recent statistics for the past month a trend that has been underway for much of the past six months. In November, the US enterprise employment report shows that 263,000 new jobs were created and that unemployment remains at a low 3.7%. A large percentage of jobs hired were in the travel, leisure and hospitality industry. What does that mean? It means hotel staff, restaurant staff, retail staff, flight attendants have been hired in record numbers. While we have seen major job losses in the tech sector at with 10,000 google, 11,000 at Facebook, Twitter of course, and major layoffs at Amazon. In the past week alone some of the more notable announcements have been layoffs of 400 people at reverse mortgage funding, 1500 at H&M, Doordash, 1250, Global Foundries 800, Wireless Advocate, up to 1800 inside Costco Wholesale stores, Morgan Stanley, 1600, Blue Apron Holdings, 10% of corporate workforce. Intel corporation let go 300, 100 at corporate headquarters and 200 in Santa Clara. Hewlett Packard is expected to lay off 4000-6000. I've only listed a handful of more notable layoff announcements in the past week. There are certainly many, many more. But frankly, having me list layoffs for five minutes will get boring. I think you get the point. So are these people showing up as unemployed? Well no, they're not. Almost all of these will have received a severance package and they won't appear on the unemployment rolls for months. Many of the job losses are higher paying corporate jobs. Some of the job losses are in retail with H&M and Wireless Advocate. But most are high paying white collar jobs. The hiring is also happening in ways for restaurants to stay in business. We spoke with a hotel owner this week who said that applicants for the role of dishwasher in the hotel kitchen were asking for $30 per hour. ------------- Host: Victor Menasce email: podcast@victorjm.com

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The practice of hiring job candidates only if they have a college degree is shifting. Many large businesses, like Google, Costco Wholesale and Hilton, for example, have already found the value in hiring these kinds of employees, according to Glassdoor.In fact, hiring individuals without college degrees can help a business:Boost equityRound out diversity of knowledge/experience, translating into innovation and growth Save money: younger employees can work for a lower salary as the business growsDr. Lakeya Cherry is an executive leadership coach at Evolution, a professional coaching and leadership development company, and would welcome the opportunity to chat with you about the business benefits of hiring employees without a college degree.Dr. Lakeya Cherry, DSW, MSSW, ACC is an executive leadership coach who has dedicated her career to the growth and development of individuals and the organizations they are a part of. As an ICF Certified Coach, a StartingBloc Fellow, a Google #IamRemarkable Facilitator, and a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, she believes that when leaders are empowered to reach their fullest potential, they will be able to support those around them more effectively.It was her own experience with coaching that ignited her passion to support individuals, teams, and organizations to lead more authentically and courageously. Her former clients include Headspace, Glassdoor, LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI), Mux, Tot Squad, The Salvation Army, The California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, California Mental Health Advocates for Children, Black Administrators of Child Welfare, and the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute.Dr. Cherry holds the title of Chief Executive Officer of The Network for Social Work Management, an international organization dedicated to strengthening and mobilizing diverse social impact leaders through education, leadership development, networking, and community-building. Under her leadership, the Network has expanded globally and introduced transformative programming that not only produced better leaders but also enhanced organizational cultures.Her approach is informed by her Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California where she was honored with the coveted Order of Arête award, her M.S. in Social Work from Columbia University, and her B.A. in Psychology and Legal Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz.Additional qualifications: EQi 2.0 and EQ 360 certified, Diversity and Inclusion certification (eCornell), and Nonprofit Executive Leadership certificate (National Human Services Assembly).https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakeyacherry/Rebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work.We'll be discussing topics that are disruptive to the world of work and talk about new and different ways to approach solving those problems.Follow Rebel HR Podcast at:www.rebelhumanresources.comhttps://twitter.com/rebelhrguyhttps://www.facebook.com/rebelhrpodcastwww.kyleroed.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-roed/Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Joe Biden believes the Ukraine-Russia war could take years to resolve. He also gets lost while trying to find his chair after a speech. Immigrants are losing their lives trying to cross the border. The NFL season is under two months away, and we still don't know how long star quarterback Deshaun Watson will be suspended this season for his 24 sexual assault accusations. More news releases about the 10-year-old girl who had an abortion. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) group demands that big tech social media companies further censor right-wing individuals and organizations. A mile of empty school buses representing the number of children who died due to gun violence showed up at Senator Ted Cruz's house. Herschel Walker is currently behind in the Georgia Senate race, but there is still hope! Any time you claim to be pro-life in today's climate, you're considered inflammatory or dangerous. Some good news: Costco Wholesale will NOT be raising prices at in-store cafes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the "Today in San Diego" podcast, strong recommendations from local and state health officials regarding Covid, the Downtown Chula Vista block party kicks off tonight on Third Avenue and Costco Wholesale raises prices on some of their iconic food items.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join 6AMRun.com Founder & CEO Hami Mahani, & co-host Ari F. as we introduce you to Mike Chisholm. Mike Chisholm is the host of HeCast: The Official Podcast of HeChangedIt, a show dedicated to men's mental wellness. He is also the co-author of personal development memoir ‘She Changed Me; One Ordeal, Two Perspectives,' the book he penned along with his wife chronicling the life lessons they learned during their then 18 month old granddaughter's fight with cancer. Mike is an entrepreneur and has built a business in the financial services industry and spent over 20 years in the marketing department and as a corporate trainer for Costco Wholesale. He also helped raise over $250,000 for local charity as the co founder and co promoter of Invasion Championship Wrestling. A self described student of personal development and entertainment, Mike uses his dynamic personality, relentless positive attitude and superior skills at building rapport and relationships to inspire and motivate people to live better lives. Visit: HeChangedIt.com To be a guest, or share your story with the 6AM Run Community apply at: https://forms.gle/hBHCKpYKT6R9tH6m7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are buying homes sight-unseen. Clark conveys how this practice worked out 15 years ago, and now the stakes are much higher. Learn Clark's new strategic advice on home buying in today's hot housing market. Also, Costco Wholesale is a hit with the stock market, their employees and customers. What's their secret? Hear why Wall St. used to hate their business model, but loves it now!   Buying A Home Sight Unseen: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 The Costco Success Story: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4   Mentioned on the show: Should I Buy a House in This Crazy Real Estate Market? The easy way to pay off your credit card debt in a quarter of the time The TSP Mutual Fund Window Will Be Expensive   Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dealing with mental health and wellness should not come with facing negative stigmas. We have all dealt with challenges that could rock or reshape us mentally and/or physically. In this segment, Mike Chisholm shares what he means by "He Changed It" and the formation of a men's mental wellness app being developed by his wife and her team. He also shares about his author journey with his wife and what led up to them writing the book. See video here - https://youtu.be/cCNbEqTWHkA WHO IS MIKE? Mike Chisholm is the host of HeCast: The Official Podcast of HeChangedIt, a show dedicated to men's mental wellness. He is also the co-author of personal development memoir ‘She Changed Me; One Ordeal, Two Perspectives,' the book he penned along with his wife chronicling the life lessons they learned during their then 18-month-old granddaughter's fight with cancer. Mike is an entrepreneur and has built a business in the financial services industry and spent over 20 years in the marketing department and as a corporate trainer for Costco Wholesale. He also helped raise over $250,000 for local charity as the co-founder and co-promoter of Invasion Championship Wrestling. A self-described student of personal development and entertainment, Mike uses his dynamic personality, relentless positive attitude and superior skills at building rapport and relationships to inspire and motivate people to live better lives. MIKE'S CALL TO ACTION HeChangedIt.com (my podcast) Shechangedme.com (the book I co-wrote with my wife) GENESIS'S INFO https://thehello.llc/GENESISAMARISKEMP CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support