Podcast appearances and mentions of Ross Stores

Episode 304 reunites The Analysts — Remarkable Retail's celebrated panel of Forrester's Sucharita Kodali, Guggenheim's Simeon Siegel, and GlobalData's Neil Saunders — to take stock of retail coming out of earnings season. Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc open on the paradox of 2026: results are largely strong, sentiment is dismal. Simeon argues the link between the two is "tenuous at best" — people talk one way and spend another. Neil has the data: roughly 60% of shoppers who expect the economy to worsen still spent more than a year ago, propped up by spring tax refunds that won't repeat. Then the K-shaped economy. Higher-income households drive most of the real volume growth; middle-income shoppers prop up value growth mainly because prices are higher. Sucharita revisits "peak ambiguity" and the "vibe session," noting record sales barely outrun stubborn inflation. The panel unpacks the standouts — Ross's 17% comp, Victoria's Secret up 15% — and debates GLP-1's role in surging apparel and beauty: wardrobe replacement, new confidence, trading up to statement pieces. On turnarounds, Simeon lands the episode's sharpest thesis: brands "ubiquitize" and peak around $3–4 billion in the US. Lululemon got too big, over-distributed, and over-earning — so the bad sales have to "walk out the door" before the brand can re-elevate, the same lens that frames Nike's long reset. He and Sucharita draw the Gap parallel ahead of Simeon's on-stage interview with Mickey Drexler, noting Old Navy now dwarfs Gap itself. Neil makes the case for Macy's under Tony Spring — basics fixed first, satisfaction and visitation improving — while Steve stays skeptical of the pace. Next, the DTC reckoning. Simeon reframes his old "DTC is not all it's cracked up to be" call as "anti-anti-wholesale": outside high-margin luxury, nearly every brand needs a healthy wholesale business — and stores remain the best channel because "the customer is your employee." Sucharita pushes back on the AI narrative, reminding everyone it's far more than generative hype, as the panel digs into why scaled players — Amazon, Walmart, Costco, off-price — keep compounding through retail media, marketplaces, and flywheel economics. It closes on the wealth effect, trillion-dollar market caps, and whether a market correction could rattle high-end spending — then rapid-fire hot takes: brands to watch (Cozey, Ross Stores, Goyard) and what's on each analyst's radar, from inflation and surging oil prices to a quiet "middle of the doughnut" news lull and an election year's hunt for stability. Join us at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York June 23rd and 24th with this exclusive discount code for 10% off general admission tickets and FREE retail tickets: Your code is "REMARKABLE" . See you in the Big Apple! About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

On Episode 304 of the Remarkable Retail podcast, co-hosts Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc dig into a busy earnings season, the global forces reshaping retail, and the competitive divides separating winners from also-rans. They open with the department store sector, which Steve frames as "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly." Macy's shows incremental progress and Bloomingdale's posts double-digit growth, but Kohl's stays stuck and JCPenney's latest numbers underscore the structural problems dogging traditional operators. The throughline: shifting market share, real estate decisions, and changing consumer behavior keep narrowing the path forward for the format, and the gap between the sector's healthier players and its laggards continues to widen. From there, the hosts turn to retail's brighter turnaround stories. Victoria's Secret keeps building momentum with stronger comps and improved profitability, while Gap Inc. shows how disciplined brand management and sharper product focus can revive a business. They also weigh the intensifying competition among athleisure brands as the category's leaders pull further ahead and the middle of the pack scrambles to keep up. Value retailing is the episode's recurring theme. TJX, Ross Stores, Burlington, and Five Below all posted strong results, reinforcing the durable consumer shift toward value and the treasure hunt. Steve and Michael explore why off-price keeps outperforming while dollar stores wrestle with a tougher customer—and they spotlight Costco, where fuel, membership economics, and traffic-driving loss leaders keep the warehouse club model ahead of much of the sector. Drawing on his recent travels through Portugal and Spain, Steve shares observations on European retail: the distinct dynamics of specialty players, the enduring pull of department stores like El Corte Inglés, and one of the world's most remarkable retail experiences, Livraria Lello in Porto, a bookstore so beloved that shoppers pay admission and book a timeslot just to get in. The episode closes with Walmart's fast-expanding same-day delivery, the rise of faster fulfillment across retail, Saks Global's exit from bankruptcy, and the geopolitical risks looming over supply chains and consumer spending. Michael also previews his visit to T&T Supermarket's first California store—a reminder of how much innovation is still alive in modern grocery. It's a wide-ranging look at a sector where the winners are pulling away and the stragglers are running out of time. Join us at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York June 23rd and 24th with this exclusive discount code for 10% off general admission tickets and FREE retail tickets: Your code is "REMARKABLE" . See you in the Big Apple! About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

DAMIONCarnival Corporation's data breach exposed personal data of nearly 6 million customers: An April social engineering attack on an employee account compromised names, dates of birth, and government-issued ID numbers. WHO DO YOU BLAMESkills: Technology & Cybersecurity: Experience with information technology and cybersecurity matters is increasingly important to mitigate the risks our business faces, promote innovation and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving technological ageLeast represented 5/11CEO Josh WeinsteinNO: at Carnival since 2002, started as General CounselSir Johathon BandNO: First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, the most senior officer position in the British Navy (2006 to 2009, when he retired); Admiral and Commander-in-Chief Fleet (2002 to 2006); Served as a naval officer in increasing positions of authority (1967 to 2002)Jason CahillyNO: CEO Dragon Group LLC, provides capital and business management consulting and advisory services worldwide; The NBA: CFO & Chief Strategic Officer; Goldman Sachs: Partner; Global Co-Head of Media and Telecommunications; Head of Principal Investing for Technology, Media & TelecommunicationsNelda ConnorsNO: CEO/Chair Pine Grove Holdings, a privately held investment company; CEO Atkore International, manufacturer of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions; VP Eaton Corporation, electrical and automotive supplierLaura WeilNO: Founder Village Lane Advisory LLC, specializes in providing executive and strategic consulting services to retailers COO New York & Company, women's apparel and accessories retailer; CEO Ashley Stewart, women's apparel retailer; CEO Urban Brands, apparel retailer; COO AnnTaylor Stores, women's apparel retailer; CFO American Eagle Outfitters, apparel retailerAudit Committee: Oversee management's risk assessment processes to identify principal and emerging risks, including financial, IT, cybersecurity and non-HESS operational risksLaura Weil*: NOJason Cahilly: NOJeffrey Gearhart: NOWalmart Corporate Secretary and lawyerStuart Subotnick: NOCEO at Metromedia Company, wireless/communications, until 2010; Carnival director since 1987 Health, Environmental, Safety and Security Committee: Oversee management's processes to identify principal and emerging health, environmental, safety, security and sustainability-related risks, including those related to ship operations and cybersecurity, RAAS health, environmental, safety, security audits, IAG and external investigations into significant ship incidents, and health, environmental, safety, security-related hotline complaints, and assess the steps management has taken to minimize such risks.Sir Johathon Band*: NONelda Connors: NOHelen Deeble: NOFormer CEO P&O Ferries Division Holdings, shipping and logistics businessKatie Lahey: NOExecutive Chair Korn Ferry Australasia, leadership and talent firmMicky Arison (75%): Exec Chair and former CEO and 7% stockholderThe CEO Pay Ratio1,063:124 retail CEOs made as much in a day as their typical employee earned in a year — and a big one didn't. WHO DO YOU BLAMEThe separation of CEO and Chair: Hamilton E. James Chair/Ron Vachris MMNot uniqueOnly 50% of the board is men. WTF?uniqueOne share = one voteNot uniqueState of HQ = WashingtonAlso StarbucksState of Inc = WashingtonAlso StarbucksPledge of allegiance to stakeholdersCostco generally has: Higher wages; Better benefits; Lower turnover; Higher sales per employee.Industry-leading employee compensation AND Self-imposed low-margin pricing philosophyWalmart only low-margin pricingOther comps:Todd Vasos of Dollar General, Shane O'Kelly of AutoZone, Gerald Morgan of Texas Roadhouse, Jack Sinclair of Sprouts Farmers Market, William Stengel of Genuine Parts Company, Michael Creedon of Dollar Tree, Ronald Sargent of Kroger, Lauren Hobart of Dick's Sporting Goods, Joshua Kobza of Restaurant Brands Inc., Kecia Steelman of Ulta Beauty, Scott Boatwright of Chipotle, Ted Decker of Home Depot, Bob Eddy of BJ's Wholesale Club, Corie Barry of Best Buy, James Conroy of Ross Stores, Chris Turner and David Gibbs of Yum Brands, Chris Kempczinski of McDonald's, Marvin Ellison of Lowe's, Brian Cornell of Target, Ernie Herrman of TJX Companies, Doug McMillon of Walmart, Brian Niccol of Starbucks, Hal Lawton of Tractor Supply Co, Laura Alber of Williams-SonomaFigma Gets an Activist Investor. Exhibit A on Why Companies Don't Want to Go Public. Figma's first year as a public company hasn't gone well. Findell Capital Management said it needs to take steps to shed its unwarranted reputation as an artificial-intelligence “loser.” WHO DO YOU BLAME?Figma founder and CEO Dylan Field: Owns 10% of shares but 72% of voting power: Class B shares worth 15 votes per shareDylan owns 158 Class A Shares (or 0.00003556% of 444,278,887)And Chair$5B net worth$865M total summary compensation in 2025; $91M in 2024Nominating Agreement:Figma must nominate Dylan Field to be a director and include him in the proxy statementThe company must use its resources to back him up and actively convince other shareholders to vote for him In response to a question about how he was going to change the world, Dylan said he was going to build better software for drones.Bro fest sausage party2 of 9 directors are womenTop 5 NEOs all dudesPeter ThielForced Dylan to drop out of Brown for a dumb fellowshipVC Blowhardiness on the BoardVC dude John Lilly (Greylock): Lead Independent Director2nd longest tenure (2014)Member of the Audit Committee; Member of the Nominating Committee (only Lilly and Rimer)VC dude Andrew Reed (Sequoia)Director at debt-maker Klarna Group (also way down since IPO): down roughly 54% from its initial $40.00 IPO price, and down nearly 68% from its all-time highMember of the Compensation Committee (which modeled Dylan's pay package after Elon Musk)VC dude Danny Rimer (Index Ventures)Director since 2014B.A. in History and Literature from HarvardMember of the Compensation Committee (which modeled Dylan's pay package after Elon Musk)Member of the Nominating Committee (only Lilly and Rimer)Luis von AhnDuolingo co-founder and CEO2025: shared an internal email outlining Duolingo's new "AI-first" strategy where Duolingo would “gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle”Stated that "AI is a better teacher than humans" and that the future role of teachers would be reduced to providing "childcare."Blamed the controversy on a "lack of context" in his original statements"AI-First" memo goes viral: $389; today $118MATTDanone, Starbucks shine in methane-reduction rankingDanone is the only company in the group aligned with the Global Methane Pledge, an initiative backed by 150 countries that targets a 30 percent reduction in global levels of the gas by 2030. The French multinational also leads the pack in progress toward its target, having come close to hitting it five years ahead of schedule.WHO DO YOU CREDIT?Chair of the CSR committee Lise Kingo (9% influence), one of three directors tagged as merit directorsmaster's degree in Responsibility & Business from the University of Bathbachelor degrees in Religions and Ancient Greek Artbachelor's degree in Marketing and Economicscertificate as International Director from INSEADEx Novo Nordisk environmental affairs, internal audit, compliance, human resources, communication, branding and sustainabilityHelped create the UN SDGs and the UN Global CompactSomehow only bats 559 on carbon intensity (career) and 415 for scope 1/2 (career)Also, using deference metrics, the ONLY DIRECTOR tagged as fully independentEmployee rep member of the CSR committee Bettina Theissig (5% influence) and the employees of DanoneThe committee charter mandates employees get a say: At least two thirds of the CSR Committee must be independent, as defined by the AFEP-MEDEF Code. At least one Director representing employees must be a member of the Committee.In France (Danone's domicile), the European Investment Bank found that French employees were the most aware of environmental issues - 82% of French employees said they were highly concerned about environmental issues, highest in EuropeLead Independent Director and chair of the Nom/comp committee who put together the comp plan, Valerie Chapoulaud-Floquet15% influence, second to the 18% influence CEO (democracy!!), got 99.16% shareholder approval in April (even as CEO got 89.73% approval and pay got 93.19% approval)20% of short-term pay and 30% of long-term pay is based on hitting sustainability targetsWhen you pay a CEO to do a thing, they are more likely to do a thingEx-CEO Emmanuel FaberOusted in 2021 by the board of directors and activist investors, he transformed Danone into an “enterprise a mission” (a French version of a B corp)Investors voted 99% in favor of the move and a year later ousted Faber, the board resigned, and the new board and CEO are basically moving back towards being environmental leaders because it paid offShort term share price laggedHe said in 2024 that nature is “at the core” of Danone, It took the stock 3 years from Faber's ousting to return to Faber levels - and in the meantime, they were sued for plastics and emissionsIsn't this HIS win?Current CEO Antoine de Saint-AffriqueBecause CEOGM Board Director Jonathan McNeill Stepping DownCEO of DVx Ventures. Ex COO at Lyft Inc. and ex president, Global Sales, Delivery and Service at Tesla, current director at Lululemon, GM director since 2022, on the Governance and Corporate Responsibility committee and Risk and Cybersecurity committee.We know that half of boards on average think someone on the board should be replaced - did the GM board not like McNeill?WHO/WHAT WOULD WE BLAME FOR PUSHING MCNEILL OUT?Outsider dude bro DRLet's be honest, McNeill worked at much more… modern?... companies than GMThe board is OLD SCHOOL - ex Northrop Grumman, ex Visa, ex Lazard, ex HP, ex eBay, ex Novartis, ex Walmart, other directorships at Goldman, Huntsman, P&G… these are professional, insular boardsMeanwhile, he's investing as a VC in AI, other auto/mobility startups, comes from boards that are bro founder lead (Tesla, Lyft) He's invested in AI, crypto, heavy tech, intertwined with VCs all overNot deferential enoughBarra is connected to 94% - THE ENTIRE - boardMcNeill has the highest network power on the board at $9tn, higher than even Mary Barra (who is super connected), but is NOT a power player in the board community of GM - the dominant board communities for GM are massive blue chip US companies, where McNeill has deeper connections in smaller IT/tech focused companiesHe doesn't need the pay, he gets nothing for the connections really, he has connection to Barra but his network is different - was he too independent?Pissed he doesn't have enough influence McNeill has the LOWEST influence on the GM board at 4%He's relatively new, younger, working as a VC where you have a lot of power of capital allocation“I don't need this shit” effect?Too many womenMcNeill's dvX ventures portfolio team is 6 dudes and 1 womendvX entire operations staff is two woman - guess what they do“Chief of Staff” (ie, HR)Executive Assistant (yes, listed on the team)Board is 2 women, 3 men (McNeill not on board)This one seems unlikely I guess?Too busy, meh, move onOne of dvX portfolio companies is curbee, with GM Ventures' Kurt Baumgarten on the board (and the dvX co-founder is founder of Curbee)McNeill on at least 3 of his portfolio boards or advisory committees, plus LULU and GM…

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores Ross Stores' historic 17% comp sales growth and why off-price retail continues to dominate during uncertain economic conditions. Chris Walton and Laura Kennedy discuss why treasure hunt shopping experiences still resonate with consumers, why Ross may be gaining share even within the off-price category itself, and how retailers are adapting to shifting consumer spending behavior. The conversation also expands into resale retail, with Chris predicting that a national resale chain could become one of the biggest retail success stories of the next decade. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/uLBaYFWsxUk #RossStores #OffPriceRetail #RetailStrategy #ResaleRetail #ConsumerSpending #RetailTrends #RetailNews #TJX #Burlington #OmniTalk

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Quorso and Veloq, Chris Walton and special guest Laura Kennedy, retail strategist formerly of CB Insights and Kantar, discussed: • Starbucks shutting down its AI-powered inventory counting tool after widespread accuracy issues and what the failure reveals about the challenges of deploying AI inside real-world retail operations: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/starbucks-ai-inventory-system-discontinued_n_6a10640ce4b0bb04cec6162a • Radar reaching unicorn status after raising $170 million and why RFID-powered inventory intelligence may finally be crossing the retail adoption chasm: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/19/radar-reaches-unicorn-status-in-series-b-funding-round.html • Google unveiling the biggest transformation to Search in over 25 years with AI-powered search experiences, autonomous background agents, and major implications for the future of commerce discovery: https://www.theverge.com/tech/932970/google-search-ai-update-io-2026 • Klarna launching a shopping app directly inside ChatGPT and whether payments, trust, and consumer behavior will determine who ultimately wins the AI commerce race: https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2026/klarna-launches-chatgpt-shopping-app-with-live-prices/ • Ross Stores posting a staggering 17% comparable sales increase and why off-price retail, and potentially resale, may become one of the defining retail winners of this economic era: https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/ross-stores-lifts-outlook-as-sales-jump-6ba6f3a5 There's all that, plus Indy 500 energy, terrifying Jurassic Park revelations, Star Wars debates, underrated Midwest road trips, Spielberg nostalgia, and producer Ella officially crowning “unicorn status” the greatest business term of all time. Music by hooksounds.com

ed by Duvo and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Ross Stores delivered a blowout fiscal first quarter, with revenue surging 21% and comparable sales up 17%, prompting the off-price giant to dramatically raise its full-year outlook.Walmart is reshuffling its executive ranks under new CEO John Furner, with Sam's Club COO Tom Ward and U.S. store operations head Cedric Clark both departing.Starbucks has scrapped its AI-powered automated inventory counting tool just nine months after a national rollout, after the app repeatedly miscounted and mislabeled products.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.

Die Wall Street startet vor dem langen Wochenende freundlich in den Handelstag. Die wachsende Hoffnung auf eine diplomatische Lösung im Konflikt zwischen den USA und Iran sorgt für eine Entspannung bei Inflation und Ölpreisen, auch wenn weiterhin erhebliche Differenzen bestehen. Die Rendite der zehnjährigen US-Staatsanleihe fällt leicht auf 4,56 Prozent zurück. Eine Entspannung im Nahen Osten würde den Inflationsdruck abschwächen. Außerdem liefert die Berichtssaison der Wall Street weiterhin Rückenwind. Besonders stark fallen die Zahlen von Ross Stores aus. Der Einzelhändler schlägt die Erwartungen bei Umsatz, Gewinn und vergleichbaren Umsätzen deutlich und hebt die Jahresprognose klar an. Analysten sehen darin einen weiteren Beleg, dass preisbewusste Verbraucher verstärkt auf Discount Händler ausweichen. Ebenfalls positiv aufgenommen werden die Zahlen von Deckers Outdoor mit starker Nachfrage bei Hoka und Ugg sowie robusten Margen und einem deutlich ausgeweiteten Aktienrückkaufprogramm. Workday überzeugt mit besseren Margen, starkem Wachstum bei KI-Lösungen und soliden Auftragsbeständen. Der gesamte Software-Sektor dürfte von dieser Entwicklung vor dem Wochenende profitieren. Auch Zoom Communications profitiert von einer erfolgreichen Monetarisierung der KI-Produkte und hebt den Ausblick an. Im Fokus bleibt SpaceX nach dem eingereichten Börsenprospekt für den möglicherweise größten Börsengang der Geschichte. Gleichzeitig berichten Medien, dass OpenAI bereits heute vertraulich die Unterlagen für einen Börsengang einreichen könnte. Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen! ____ Folge uns, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: • X: http://fal.cn/SQtwitter • LinkedIn: http://fal.cn/SQlinkedin • Instagram: http://fal.cn/SQInstagram

Werbung | Zum 80. Jubiläum: Jetzt 4 Wochen Handelsblatt kostenlos sichern. Alle Infos unter: www.handelsblatt.com/80 Die Wall Street startet vor dem langen Wochenende freundlich in den Handelstag. Die wachsende Hoffnung auf eine diplomatische Lösung im Konflikt zwischen den USA und Iran sorgt für eine Entspannung bei Inflation und Ölpreisen, auch wenn weiterhin erhebliche Differenzen bestehen. Die Rendite der zehnjährigen US-Staatsanleihe fällt leicht auf 4,56 Prozent zurück. Eine Entspannung im Nahen Osten würde den Inflationsdruck abschwächen. Außerdem liefert die Berichtssaison der Wall Street weiterhin Rückenwind. Besonders stark fallen die Zahlen von Ross Stores aus. Der Einzelhändler schlägt die Erwartungen bei Umsatz, Gewinn und vergleichbaren Umsätzen deutlich und hebt die Jahresprognose klar an. Analysten sehen darin einen weiteren Beleg, dass preisbewusste Verbraucher verstärkt auf Discount Händler ausweichen. Ebenfalls positiv aufgenommen werden die Zahlen von Deckers Outdoor mit starker Nachfrage bei Hoka und Ugg sowie robusten Margen und einem deutlich ausgeweiteten Aktienrückkaufprogramm. Workday überzeugt mit besseren Margen, starkem Wachstum bei KI-Lösungen und soliden Auftragsbeständen. Der gesamte Software-Sektor dürfte von dieser Entwicklung vor dem Wochenende profitieren. Auch Zoom Communications profitiert von einer erfolgreichen Monetarisierung der KI-Produkte und hebt den Ausblick an. Im Fokus bleibt SpaceX nach dem eingereichten Börsenprospekt für den möglicherweise größten Börsengang der Geschichte. Gleichzeitig berichten Medien, dass OpenAI bereits heute vertraulich die Unterlagen für einen Börsengang einreichen könnte. Ein Podcast - featured by Handelsblatt. ► Direkt an der Börse handeln mit tradegate.direct: https://bit.ly/wallstreet_april * ► Erhalte einen exklusiven 15% Rabatt auf Saily eSIM Datentarife! Lade die Saily-App herunter und benutze den Code wallstreet beim Bezahlen: https://saily.com/wallstreet * ► Entdecke den exklusiven NordVPN Deal! Jetzt risikofrei testen mit einer 30-Tage-Geld-zurück-Garantie: https://nordvpn.com/wallstreet * +++ Alle Rabattcodes und Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/wallstreet_podcast +++ Impressum: https://www.360wallstreet.de/impressum *Werbung

Michael Kantrowitz of Piper Sandler assesses the broader market backdrop and where leadership may emerge next. Retail earnings stay in focus: Chris Horvers of JPMorgan explains what recent reports reveal about the consumer and spending trends across the economy. Workday, Zoom, Deckers, Ross Stores and Take-Two Interactive all add fresh signals across software, retail and gaming. Our Kate Rooney reports on the next big private market story involving OpenAI while Alex Kantrowitz discusses AI policy, IPO dynamics and the latest developments across the sector. Ashok Bhatia of Neuberger Berman examines whether the debt fueling the AI boom could become a problem for bond markets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could the bond market smack down the exuberant US stock market? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Market View explores whether surging US bond yields could become the biggest threat yet to richly valued equity markets ahead of a crucial earnings week featuring Nvidia, Walmart and Home Depot. Michelle unpacks what the bond market may be signalling about inflation, borrowing costs and investor confidence, while examining the widening AI ecosystem beyond Nvidia through companies like Cisco, Vertiv and Arista Networks. She also looks at what discount retailers TJX and Ross Stores may reveal about the health of the US consumer and the rise of the “trade-down economy” as shoppers hunt for value in an uncertain environment. Closer to home, Michelle breaks down the uncertainty surrounding Singapore’s telecom sector after IMDA suspended its review of Simba Telecom’s proposed S$1.43 billion acquisition of M1 amid a regulatory probe. The episode ends with a look at rising oil prices linked to tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as renewed investor interest in space infrastructure plays like Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus Episode for Mar. 20. Financial results from retailers Walmart, Target, Costco, Macy's and TJX, Ross Stores and Burlington Stores give investors a picture of how consumers are spending amid inflation worries. Wall Street Journal reporter Kelly Cloonan discusses how stores are adapting to shoppers' preferences and navigating the Trump administration's tariffs. Alex Ossola hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies' earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what's going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump says the U.S. will provide insurance to Persian Gulf tankers to ease the traffic slowdown in the Straight ot Hormuz, tech companies are scrambling to ensure safety of employees in the Middle East, cybersecurity company Crowdstrike beat analysts' expectations for the fourth quarter, Ross Stores seeing an uptick in shoppers at the off-price retailer, and Democratic lawmakers are potentially working on a proposal that could lead to the breakup and American meatpacking companies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve and Michael open this week's episode with a deep dive into the retail news of the week, marked by sharp contrasts in performance across the retail landscape. Walmart continues to separate itself from the pack, delivering another standout quarter, as omni-channel rival Target delivers another challenging quarter. The news segment analyses strong results from the off-price sector as TJX and Ross Stores both post impressive sales gains. The turnaround at Gap Inc. shows encouraging signs  under CEO Richard Dickson despite continued weakness at Athleta. In home improvement, both Home Depot and Lowe's see essentially flat comps as rate-locked consumers and affordability issues continue to weigh on spending. Furniture and home categories face rising tariff exposure, with Williams-Sonoma projecting its blended tariff rate jumping from 6% to 35%—a margin headwind that underscores industry-wide challenges. All told, the week's earnings reveal a retail landscape where the biggest players capture more share while many others struggle to keep pace.Steve and Michael revisit their encore interview with Artemis Patrick, President & CEO of Sephora North America—one of the most inspiring and resonant conversations in the show's archive. Artemis shares her extraordinary personal journey from immigrating from Iran and growing up in foster care to becoming one of the most influential leaders in global beauty.She details Sephora's global reach (34 markets, 3,000 stores), 700+ North American freestanding locations, a huge presence at Kohl's, and 40M+ Beauty Insider members, while unpacking the brand's unique power in incubating indie brands, championing diverse founders, and uniting physical and digital experiences long before Omni became a buzzword. Artemis also previews two transformational initiatives: a next-generation e-commerce platform enabling deeper personalization and a five-year renovation of every Sephora store—the largest capital project in the brand's history.After the interview the hosts each share their choice for buzziest story of the week before concluding with what's on their radar screens for the weeks ahead. SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners! SAVE 20% on registration for the all new Shoptalk Luxe event in Abu Dhabi January 27-29.For more info go to https://luxe.shoptalk.com/page/get-ticket and then register using our special code : RRLUXE20 About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael 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 Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Kohl's appoints Michael Bender as permanent CEO after six months as interim chief, making him the retailer's third CEO in three years following the termination of his predecessor for policy violations.Ross Stores surpasses earnings expectations with 10% sales growth and 7% comparable store sales increase, raising Q4 outlook as value-conscious shoppers respond to expanded brand assortments despite tariff headwinds.Weather forecasts from Planalytics predict colder-than-normal temperatures and precipitation across key markets during Black Friday weekend, potentially driving demand for winter categories while creating travel challenges for holiday shoppers.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

Abgesehen davon, dass die Wall Street in vielerlei Hinsicht nun Zeichen eines technisch überkauften Niveaus ausweist, werden die Futures durch die Worte von John Williams angefacht. Der Chef der wichtigen Notenbank von New York betont vor dem Opening, dass die FED im Dezember die Zinsen weiter senken kann. Die Risiken am Arbeitsmarkt seien größer als die Gefahr einer erneut aufflammenden Inflation. Das FedWatch-Tool der CME signalisiert nun eine 70% Chance einer Zinssenkung! Da die Sorge vor einer pausierenden FED zugenommen hat, wäre das Treibstoff für eine Jahresend-Rallye. Anleger sollten zudem nicht vergessen, dass das Forward KGV (basierend auf den Ertragszahlen der nächsten 12 Monate) von über 23 auf nun rund 20,5 gesunken ist. Was wir aktuell erleben, ist eine schmerzhafte Korrektur, mit vielen Sektoren des Kapitalmarktes nun innerhalb eines Bärenmarktes. Was die seit gestern Abend gemeldeten Ergebnisse betrifft, können die Aktien von GAP, Ross Stores und Intuit von den soliden Zahlen profitieren. Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen! ____ Folge uns, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: • X: http://fal.cn/SQtwitter • LinkedIn: http://fal.cn/SQlinkedin • Instagram: http://fal.cn/SQInstagram

We bring you all the action from a wild day in the markets. After Nvidia's strong earnings, shares were up 5% in early trading. But by midday, Nvidia was in the red, dragging the rest of the market with it. Paul Hickey of Bespoke and Schwab Asset Management's Omar Aguilar break down the market action. Earnings from Gap, Ross Stores, and Intuit set the tone for retail and software. New T-Mobile CEO Srini Gopalan on the sector's growing competition. Tony Wang of T. Rowe Price joins to look at tech's midday selloff and Nvidia. The nuclear-AI trade unwind with Fermi CEO Toby Neugebauer.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Likefolio's Landon Swan says Ross Stores (ROST) is “blowing the [retail] thesis up” as it roars ahead. He notes strength in women's apparel and beauty, along with more high-income shoppers. The company also expects tariffs to ease or normalize soon. However, he thinks investors have high expectations going into earnings, which could make it harder to climb higher.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Workday has warned investors of pressure on its HR and finance software business, Zoom and Ross Stores reported strong earnings, NBCUniversal is reportedly in talks to carry MLB games on NBC and Peacock, and The White House is bringing Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia into the administration as Chief Design Officer.  Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. 

Ahead of Ross Stores (ROST) earnings report, Likefolio's Andy Swan examines sentiment around the retailer, citing high tariff exposure risk and a challenging consumer landscape. With TJX Companies (TJX) setting a high bar with its recent earnings beat, Swan says Ross Stores will need to "come out guns blazing" to impress investors.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

This is the audio from a YouTube video: Discover 6 undervalued dividend stocks with exceptional returns on capital between 24% and 34%. As Charlie Munger explained, it's hard for a stock to outperform the underlying business, so why not invest in companies that are crushing it with their capital efficiency? In this video, I'll break down Ross Stores, Donaldson Company, Zoetis, Alphabet, MSCI, and A.O. Smith using Simply Safe Dividends data. Three of these are Dividend Aristocrats with decades of proven dividend growth, while others offer exciting growth potential. From off-price retail to animal health to tech giants, these quality companies span multiple sectors while maintaining strong dividend policies and low payout ratios. Perfect for dividend investors seeking both income and long-term growth potential. Remember, past performance doesn't predict the future, but these businesses know how to generate serious returns on shareholder capital. ... You can find the video ⁠HERE⁠.Timestamps:00:00 Intro06:34 A.O. Smith (AOS)12:27 Donaldson Co. (DCI)15:57 Alphabet (GOOGL)19.50 Ross Stores (ROST)24:01 MSCI (MSCI)28:39 Zoetis (ZTS)Email Russ:

How did Trump's latest threats hurt Apple? And how did a DEI boycott affect Target's latest quarter? Plus, why was Ross Stores the latest company to pull its outlook? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Listen: Boycotting Target: A WSJ Podcast Series Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Trump's latest threats hurt Apple? And how did a DEI boycott affect Target's latest quarter? Plus, why was Ross Stores the latest company to pull its outlook? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Listen: Boycotting Target: A WSJ Podcast Series Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored stock markets taking a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, after President Trump threatened both the European Union and Apple with fresh tariffs. Cramer suggested how Apple CEO Tim Cook should respond to the president.  Jim also offered his take on buying the dip in this market. Also in focus: Trump's memecoin gala, Disney's rally and holiday box office countdown, rough day for Deckers Outdoor and Ross Stores. what Elon Musk told David about Tesla's Optimus robots.   Squawk on the Street Disclaimer 

Ricardo Tomás, asesor del fondo Multigestión Basalto USA, hace el análisis de las compañías Apple, Oklo, NuScale Power, Cameco, NexGen Energy, Constellation Energy, Vistra, General Dynamics, Fannie Mae, Freddy Mac, JPMorgan Chase, Banco de América, Citigroup, Wells Fargo y Ross Stores.

Adam Crisafulli of Vital Knowledge and Nicole Webb of Wealth Enhancement Group break down the market action today and whether more pain is ahead. Earnings highlights included results from Workday, Autodesk, Deckers, Ross Stores, and Intuit. Jon sits down for the latest commentary from Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi. In Washington, the Trump budget bill took a major step forward—Raymond James policy analyst Ed Mills talks through the implications for investors—including winners and losers. Sean Henry, CEO of logistics firm Stord, on how companies are reshaping supply chains in a new world for global trade. 

Donald Trumps Rede zur Lage der Nation war aggressiv und laut, aber mit wenigen neuen Informationen. Im Fokus stehen die Kommentare von US-Handelsminister Howard Lutnick. In einem FOX-Interview wurde signalisiert, dass es heute Nachmittag Meldungen zur Zollpolitik geben wird. Die Wall Street geht davon aus, dass man die Auto-Industrie von den Zollanhebungen wohl befreien wird. Die Branche warnt vor drohenden Preisanhebungen um 25%, mit einem möglichen Einbruch der Produktion in Nordamerika um täglich 20.000 Fahrzeuge, berichtet CNBC. Was die Wirtschaft betrifft, bleibt das Bild verhangen. Laut des Lohnabwicklers ADP wurden im Februar deutlich weniger Jobs geschaffen als erwartet. Gleichzeitig fallen die seit gestern Abend gemeldeten Zahlen überwiegend enttäuschend aus. Campbell‘s, CrowdStrike enttäuscht bei den Aussichten, vor allem wegen eines höheren Steuersatzes. Abercrombie, Foot Locker, Ross Stores enttäuschen alle bei den Aussichten. Bei Tesla gibt es erneut negative Meldungen aus Europa. Die Februar-Registrierungen lagen in Deutschland 76% unter Vorjahresniveau, obwohl branchenweit die eAuto-Registrierungen 31% über Vorjahresniveau lagen. Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen! ____ Folge uns, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: • Facebook: http://fal.cn/SQfacebook • Twitter: http://fal.cn/SQtwitter • LinkedIn: http://fal.cn/SQlinkedin • Instagram: http://fal.cn/SQInstagram

Donald Trumps Rede zur Lage der Nation war aggressiv und laut, aber mit wenigen neuen Informationen. Im Fokus stehen die Kommentare von US-Handelsminister Howard Lutnick. In einem FOX-Interview wurde signalisiert, dass es heute Nachmittag Meldungen zur Zollpolitik geben wird. Die Wall Street geht davon aus, dass man die Auto-Industrie von den Zollanhebungen wohl befreien wird. Die Branche warnt vor drohenden Preisanhebungen um 25%, mit einem möglichen Einbruch der Produktion in Nordamerika um täglich 20.000 Fahrzeuge, berichtet CNBC. Was die Wirtschaft betrifft, bleibt das Bild verhangen. Laut des Lohnabwicklers ADP wurden im Februar deutlich weniger Jobs geschaffen als erwartet. Gleichzeitig fallen die seit gestern Abend gemeldeten Zahlen überwiegend enttäuschend aus. Campbell‘s, CrowdStrike enttäuscht bei den Aussichten, vor allem wegen eines höheren Steuersatzes. Abercrombie, Foot Locker, Ross Stores enttäuschen alle bei den Aussichten. Bei Tesla gibt es erneut negative Meldungen aus Europa. Die Februar-Registrierungen lagen in Deutschland 76% unter Vorjahresniveau, obwohl branchenweit die eAuto-Registrierungen 31% über Vorjahresniveau lagen. Ein Podcast - featured by Handelsblatt. +++Probier Seeberger Snacks – deine natürliche Energiequelle. Mit dem Code wallstreet könnt ihr euch jetzt 20% Rabatt im Seeberger Onlineshop sichern: https://www.seeberger.de/?utm_campaign=podcast-q1&utm_medium=nativead&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=wallstreet +++ +++Erhalte einen exklusiven 15% Rabatt auf Saily eSIM Datentarife! Lade die Saily-App herunter und benutze den Code wallstreet beim Bezahlen: https://saily.com/wallstreet +++ +++EXKLUSIVER NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/Wallstreet Jetzt risikofrei testen mit einer 30-Tage-Geld-zurück-Garantie!+++ +++ Alle Rabattcodes und Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/wallstreet_podcast +++ Der Podcast wird vermarktet durch die Ad Alliance. Die allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien der Ad Alliance finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html Die Ad Alliance verarbeitet im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot die Podcasts-Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, klicken Sie hier: https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html

Jon and Morgan lead a packed hour, covering today's roller-coaster ride in the market from every angle. We talk tariff concerns with BCA Research's Marko Papic and former Walmart US CEO Bill Simon analyzinf the geopolitical and retail implications. Bespoke's Paul Hickey and JPMorgan's Phil Camporeale assess broader market moves. Earnings coverage includes Ross Stores, Nordstrom, CrowdStrike, and Flutter, plus Cantor Fitzgerald's Eric Johnston on the macro picture and Joel Fishbein on cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike.

We talk to the mountain wave weather dude to get the lowdown on this arctic blast coming our way. Ross has announced it is closing 27 stores across the country. The National Archives are looking for people can read cursive!

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed what to make of certain stocks going parabolic. Jim offered words of wisdom when it comes to searching for the next Nvidia.  The Trump transition in the spotlight: The President-elect reportedly floated the idea of choosing former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as Treasury Secretary, and later nominating  him to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair. The anchors reacted to Citadel CEO Ken Griffin's comments about tariff risks. Also in focus: Gap and Ross Stores jump on earnings  and holiday season guidance, Amazon to invest an additional $4 billion in Anthropic, OpenAI vs. Google, dueling magazine covers featuring Elon Musk.  Squawk on the Street Disclaimer 

Der Dow Jones und Russell 2000 führten die gestrigen Gewinne an, mit einer im Nasdaq insgesamt uneinheitlichen Tendenz. Nach den Ergebnissen stehen zum Wochenausklang die Aktien von GAP, NetApp, Ross Stores und Elastic im Fokus, mit teils deutlichen Kursgewinnen. Wegen der trüben Aussichten im laufenden Quartal, stehen die Aktien von Intuit unter Druck. Die Wall Street blickt mit wachsender Sorge auf den festen US-Dollar, der droht das Ertragswachstum der großen Konzerne zu belasten. Der Euro befindet sich seit den Wahlen und wegen anhaltend schwacher Daten aus der Region quasi im freien Fall. Der November-PMI-Einkaufsmanager Index der Euroländer sackt im Bereich der Industrie und Dienstleister weiter ab. Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen! ____ Folge uns, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: • Facebook: http://fal.cn/SQfacebook • Twitter: http://fal.cn/SQtwitter • LinkedIn: http://fal.cn/SQlinkedin • Instagram: http://fal.cn/SQInstagram

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Ponemos en el foco a Nvidia y sus ganancias del 3T, la tecnológica Netapp, Ross Stores, el Bitcoin y Google. Con Rafael Ojeda, analista independiente.

S&P Futures are non directional this morning ahead of a the release of a host of earnings and economic reports. Boeing has priced its offerings of common stock and depositary shares as the company looks to raise about $21 billion. FFIV, LDOS PFE THC & WM are higher after earnings announcements, BOOT, F, RCL & SWK are lower. The CEO of Boot Barn said that he is leaving for the top job at Ross Stores. The Biden administration is finalizing a rule that will limit U.S. investments in AI and other technology sectors in China that could threaten national security. In Europe, markets are higher due to positive earnings from blue chip stocks. Oil prices are edging higher this morning with API stockpile estimates due out after the bell today.

Shoot us a Text.Is it already the end of another week? We're looking back this morning as we look at buy/sell activity from the first half of the year, reflect on the legacy of Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis, and dig into how discretionary spending is on the rise.The first half of 2024 has shattered records in the dealership buy/sell market. With 204 dealership transactions completed and 381 franchises sold, this is nearly double pre-pandemic levels. So, what's fueling this surge?Blue sky values are up 74% from pre-pandemic, driving sellers to cash out.Despite a 35% drop in average earnings, consolidation continues strong as multi-dealership sales (55 transactions) account for 27% of the market.Public dealer groups have $7.4B in capital, driving the frenzy.Shout out to all of our friends at Lithia & Driveway, Morgan Auto Group, Ciocca Automotive, Ourisman Automotive Group, Nucar Family of Dealerships, Hudson Automotive Group, Premier Truck Group, just to name a few of the many auto groups who have gained new partners this year.A Kerrigan Advisors report reveals, "This unprecedented market activity highlights the industry's ongoing transformation."Ted Cannis, CEO of Ford Pro and key architect of Ford's commercial vehicle division's success, is set to retire at the end of September. His leadership helped Ford Pro become a $70 billion business within just a few years.Cannis led development of the Mustang Mach-E and had key roles in Ford's overseas operations.Ford Blue President Andrew Frick will serve as interim Ford Pro CEO while a replacement is sought.Ford Pro's earnings forecast was raised by $1 billion, expected to reach $9-$10 billion for 2024.CEO Jim Farley praised Cannis' role in driving Ford Pro's success and technological growth.Cannis emphasized Ford Pro's unmatched scale, service, and dealer network, saying "Leading Ford Pro has been the most thrilling chapter of my career, and I'm excited to see its continued growth."Despite continued economic uncertainty and consumer caution, discretionary spending is beginning to show signs of recovery in certain sectors. While overall non-discretionary spending remains strong, discretionary categories like apparel, home goods, and electronics are seeing early signs of a rebound.A Deloitte survey found that discretionary spending was down 18.6% from 2021, while non-discretionary spending rose by 3.3%.Discounters like Dollar General and Ross Stores report that their customers remain focused on necessities, with discretionary spending still soft.However, some categories, including apparel and home improvement, are seeing renewed consumer interest ahead of the holiday season.Target reported a 9% jump in beauty sales during Q2, and Best Buy saw a 6% year-over-year increase in computer and tablet sales.KPMG's Duleep Rodrigo highlighted positive spending trends in areas like trHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Path Change - Once the air clears, how will markets react? Cracking down on excessive "junk" fees Cracking down on Unfree Speech? Jackson Hole - big update about "The Path" PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter DONATIONS ? Warm Up -Cracking down on excessive "junk" fees - Cracking down on Unfree Speech? - Jackson Hole - big update about "The Path" - Intel is nervous Market Update - Lower End Consumers Fueling Spend - Big news this week - NVDA earnings - Rotation ? Consumers are still spending (Discounters loving it!) - Taxing Unrealized Gains? Political rhetoric - Taxing Unrealized gains - questions coming in --- Realize this is for the ultra-rich and the potential to get this passed is not high - BUT - Harris campaign wants to see about higher taxes - which are needed, but not a good thing ----- How else are we going to pay back this mountain of debt? Jackson Hole - Time to Change the Path of Rates - Powell was clear and they are now pricing in a 100% probability of a 0.25% rate cut for September - 0.50% will probably scare some people - so 0.25% is plan - Odd ahead of election - but maybe Powell realizes he is behind the curve Target - Against the odds? - Target beat Wall Street's earnings and revenue expectations on Wednesday. - Sales at the discounter grew as shoppers made more visits to Target's stores and website and bought more discretionary items like clothing. - Yet, the retailer struck a cautious note, saying it expects comparable sales for the full year to be in the lower range of its guidance. - Target raised its profit guidance, however, saying it expects adjusted earnings per share to range from $9 to $9.70, up from the previous range of $8.60 and $9.60. - Investors loved it! Stock moved from $135 - $169 on the news (back to $158) ---- Walmart near ATH and Ross Stores stock at ATH SpaceX - Boeing - So embarrassing for Boeing... - Starliner is going to come back - Unmanned... - Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, will return to Earth on a SpaceX vehicle early next year Telegram - Telegram messaging app CEO Durov arrested in France - Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire founder and owner of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris shortly after landing on a private jet late on Saturday and placed in custody. - Free speech under fire? Or is this more than just a Twitter alternative. - Supposedly 900M Daily Active users??? Junk Fees - FTC trying to crack down on "junk fees" - Last year, 15% of restaurant owners added surcharges or fees to checks because of higher costs, according to the National Restaurant Association - Inflation fee, credit card fee, health-care fee, house fee - Restaurants are fighting back as they want the fees to add to bottom line and increase profitability and benefit staff. - Makes the entire idea of going out to eat an expensive proposition. What is this? - Microsoft said Friday it will hold a conference in September for cybersecurity firms to discuss ways the industry can evolve following a faulty CrowdStrike software update that caused millions of Windows computers to crash in July. - Microsoft will meet with CrowdStrike and other security companies at its campus in Redmond, Washington, on Sept. 10 to discuss how to prevent similar issues in the future --- Wasn't this already something that was not supposed to happen? - The executive said participants at the Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit will explore the possibility of having applications rely more on a part of Windows called user mode instead of the more privileged kernel mode. - Software from CrowdStrike Check Point,

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Stocks slid into the close as investors await Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole tomorrow; Goldman Sachs Chief US Economist David Mericle breaks down what's at stake. BofA's Savita Subramanian on top ideas. Plus, earnings from CAVA, Intuit, Ross Stores, Workday. 

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lH_w6uZQe/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Ross Stores are recalling Metal-framed Armchairs.   The legs of these armchairs tend to bend or break leading to falls and injuries. About 1600 of these armchairs were sold at Ross Stores nationwide. Stop sitting in these armchairs and return them to any Ross store for a refund. When you return the chair, you will either receive a full cash refund or a $50 store credit.  For more information, call Ross Stores at 1-800-335-1115 or reach them via email at customer.inquiries@ros.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Ross-Stores-Recalls-Armchairs-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards #ross #armchairs #legs #falls #injuries #recall

In this episode, we discuss the alarming drop in the M2 money supply and the concerns it raises about a potential Great Depression 2.0. We dive into the historical context of money supply contractions and compare them to the current economic situation. Additionally, we cover the changing behaviors of American consumers, the growth of build-for-rent communities, and key economic indicators. Special shoutouts to community members and insights from experts are also highlighted. [0:00] M2 Money Supply Drop - Explanation of the 3.94% drop in the M2 money supply and its historical significance. [1:27] Historical Context - Analysis of past instances where M2 money supply drops led to depressions. [4:22] Recent Market Behavior - Discussion on why the M2 money supply has decreased, including consumer behavior and investment trends. [6:28] American Consumer Trends - Insights into how inflation is affecting consumer spending, with an emphasis on value-oriented retailers like Ross Stores and TJX. [8:34] Build-for-Rent Communities - Overview of the growing trend of single-family homes built specifically for rent. [9:37] Economic Indicators - Analysis of the S&P Manufacturing PMI and its implications for the economy. [10:47] Consumer Spending Slowdown - Bank of America's observations on the slowing rate of consumer purchases. [11:13] Roaring Kitty's Market Influence - Discussion on Roaring Kitty's recent market activity and its potential implications. [12:19] Real Estate Investing Insights - Jason Pritchard's strategies and insights shared with the One Rental at a Time community. [14:16] Community Engagement and Resources - Information on joining the school community for access to expert advice and resources. One Rental at a Time: Access the 54-year real estate spreadsheet and other valuable resources. Think Media Interview with Uneducated Economist: Watch the insightful interview (link is illustrative). Join the School Community: Sign up for special content and expert sessions (link is illustrative). Thank you for tuning into today's episode. If you found our discussion valuable, please rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us continue to deliver quality content. Stay informed, stay proactive, and remember, understanding market dynamics and leveraging educational opportunities is key to navigating these economic challenges.

Rafael Ojeda, estratega de Mercados Globales de Fortage Funds, destaca valores protagonistas estadounidenses como Live Nation, Micron Technology, Workday y Ross Stores.

Despite Nvidia closing up nearly 10%, broader markets closed in the red with the Dow posting its worst day since March 2023. Truist's Keith Lerner and G Squared's Victoria Greene break down the market action, plus earnings from Workday, Ross Stores and Deckers. Intuit CEO joins in an exclusive interview to talk the strong quarter, plus the productivity gains from investing in AI. KeyBanc's John Vinh on why there is still more upside ahead in Nvidia. The Department of Justice is suing Live Nation; company President Joe Berchtold on the counterargument. Raymond James' Global Head of Private Capital Advisory Sunaina Sinha Haldea on how her clients are allocating their money. 

Our guest this week is Nancy King, SVP, Product Engineering at Target whose interview from 2022 we are reprising.This episode provides a deep-dive, insider's perspective on how Target has embraced the blur of modern retail and put their stores at the center of the guest experience. We get a fascinating behind the scenes look at how the application of agile methodology, combined with digital technology and a willingness to experiment aggressively, has driven break-through results. We also explore how Target knew to invest in these areas ahead of the COVID crisis and what their plans are to stay in sync with ever escalating customer needs and wants.As usual we open with the week in retail news, including weaker than expected US job growth, blockbuster earnings from Amazon, and a not so buzzy report from Starbucks. Walmart announced it was pulling the plug on it's healthcare foray while at the same time launching a new grocery private label line called bettergoods. Then it's a return to the Wobbly Unicorn Corner and another rough quarter from both Peloton and Wayfair. We end with happier news as Ross Stores announces plan to open more than 2 million square feet of new retail space.  About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor, board member, and keynote speaker focused on strategic growth and transformation and the impact of digital disruption. He is the author of the bestselling book Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption and the all new Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption , now available for purchase in the U.S. and available for pre-order at book retailers elsewhere. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior contributor and on social media..Don't forget to join Steve's new Linked Group for his new book.Michael LeBlanc 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.

A sell off in tech sinking stocks today. Vital Knowledge's Adam Crisfulli and EMJ Capital's Eric Jackson break down what the moves mean, plus earnings from Crowdstrike, Box, Nordstrom and Ross Stores. CFRA analyst Zachary Warring digs deeper in retail and Needham analyst Alex Henderson reacts to Crowdstrike's strong report. Plus, Accenture CEO Julia Sweet on the AI skills gap, Fifth Third CEO Tim Spence on regional bank volatility and AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi on the future of autonomous warfare.  

Amazon announced it will begin selling cars on its site, sending Carvana down 8% at one point; CEO Ernie Garcia joins to discuss why he says increasing online sales helps everybody. Stocks mostly held steady, but remain higher on the week. Vital Knowledge's Adam Crisafulli and UBS Senior US Equity Strategist Nadia Lovell break down the market action. Earnings from Ross Stores, Applied Materials and Gap. Plus, our Deidre Bosa on why Alibaba shares tumbled today. BMO analyst Simeon Siegel on Gap's numbers. KKR Chief Investment Strategist for Global Wealth, Paula Campbell Roberts, on how she is enhancing the traditional 60/40 portfolio for her clients. 

I met Pam McGee at an ATD conference last year and was amazed at her confidence, and depth of knowledge in HR. I knew she was someone that should be a guest on The Intern Whisperer. A little about her background, she served in the Air Force and joined when she was 17 years old and served for 6 years.  Impressive, right? She led the conversation with Lead without influence. Those are three powerful words. Think about that for a minute and how to do that in your life. Pam is a go-getter and after leaving the Air Force, went to school and worked full time while being a young mom.  From there her career journey included working for big companies such as Home Depot for 8 years, Ross Stores, and then moving to Valencia College. She holds SHRM certifications in (PHR)/SHRM-CP.  Her thoughts about what 2030 holds for us are built around AI, robots, and what remote work will look like as we continue to move closer to that not too far off date.  Tune in to this episode and learn more about Pamela and reach out to connect with her on LinkedIn. #iHeartRadio #ApplePodcasts #GooglePlay #Spotify #Stitcher #Podbean #YouTube #Employers4Change #E4C #internships #radio #podcast #innovation #employers #smallbusiness #business #FutureOfWork #ValenciaCollegeRadio The Intern Whisperer Podcast is brought to you by Employers 4 Change - Increasing diversity through #Skills based #DiversityEquityInclusion #recruitment and #management for #interns and #employees alike. Apply today to be an #Employer4Change that invests in #intern #talent and #employees. Want a break? Play Intern Pursuit Game on Steam.  Thank you to our sponsor Cat 5 Studios. Follow us on our social channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/employers4ch... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/employers4c... Twitter: https://twitter.com/employer4change LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empl...

Joining us for our final episode recorded live at last month's Lead Innovation Summit is Ophelia Ceradini, recently departed VP, Digital Technology & Innovation Group at Estée Lauder Companies Online. In a wide-ranging interview we go inside Estee Lauder's innovation process, digging into what inputs drive their strategic agenda, the role of employing a "test and learn" framework, and how to build a culture of experimentation. We also touch on the emerging world of "hyper-personalization."As usual we kick-off with the week in retail news. In the earnings battle between two of the world's biggest retailers, Walmart is the clear victor delivering solid sales growth and raising their guidance, while Target reports its first down quarter in six years. The home improvement sector struggles continues with Home Depot lackluster results, while the flight to value is clear as TJX and Ross Stores grab market share. We then move to the blockbuster merger between Tapestry and Capri Holdings, before wrapping up with worries about the commercial real estate market (and WeWork in particular) and the big pullback in online grocery shopping.Our interview with Judith McKenna, formerly President of Walmart InternationalOur interview with Nancy King, SVP Product at Target About OpheliaOphelia Ceradini is the former Vice President of Digital Technology and Innovation at The Estée Lauder Companies. In this role, Ophelia oversaw Digital Innovation for the company's portfolio of over 25 prestige beauty brands, where she lead consumer experience-driven innovation for Mobile, In-Store Digital and other Multi-Channel Platforms.Over the last 15 years, Ophelia held various strategic digital and creative roles across The Estée Lauder Companies. In her previous role as the Executive Director of Production for the company's Online division, Ophelia led the expansion of the company's e-commerce footprint, contributing to the company's position today as the number one e-commerce player in prestige beauty both globally and in the U.S. In addition, Ophelia launched The Estée Lauder Companies' first mobile platform, which established the cornerstone of the company's mobile-first strategy.Ophelia loves the outdoors, embracing a healthy and active lifestyle that includes participating in triathlons, biking, swimming and running. She's an aspiring ceramic artist and loves spending time with her family. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of focused on growth, innovation, and the impact of digital disruption. He is widely considered one of the foremost and influential voices in the retail industry. You can learn more about Steve on his  website.  His #1 bestselling book Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption is available at  Amazon or just about anywhere else books are sold. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior contributor and on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can also check out his speaker "sizzle" reel here.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global eCommerce Leaders podcast, and The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.    You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's latest venture for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

Tiffany Joachim is the Owner and Co-Founder of Celeste Sol Jewelry. She began her career as a Buyer, working in Dallas and New York City for big box retailers such as, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, and Ross Stores for 10 years. When needing to relocate to Miami for her husband's work, she decided to take the opportunity to use her knowledge as a merchant to revive and rebrand a 60+ year old family owned jewelry store located in Puerto Rico. Launched in 2019, Celeste Sol is a fashion jewelry brand that strives to connect community, culture, and fashion, all at affordable price points. As a first generation Dominican, Tiffany's deep commitment to supporting and empowering Women of Color is visible in Celeste Sol, with a portion of all sales going towards their charitable partners that share in her mission.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro[01:00] The types of products Celeste Sol offers[01:32] The journey to selling jewelry[03:57] Reviving the heart and soul of the business[04:49] From D2C to brick and mortar[05:55] Celeste Sol's go-to-market strategy[08:02] Sponsor: Electric Eye electriceye.io/connect[08:59] Sponsor: JSON-LD For SEO jsonld.app[10:16] Sponsor: Retention.com retention.com/honest[11:07] Confirming the timelines[11:30] Finding customers outside friends and family[13:38] The message and the target as the USP[14:30] The white space of Latin-Hispanic audiences[15:47] Feeling the authenticity of the community[17:17] Where to find Celeste Sol products[17:57] Live stream selling is a growing channel[18:56] The ShopShops app for livestream sellingResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeBridging the gap between fashion and culture celestesol.comUse promo code HONEST25 at checkout to get 25% off your first purchaseConnect with Tiffany linkedin.com/in/tiffany-joachim-a277a418A global shopping app that mimics the fun of in-person shopping through the magic of livestream video shopshopslive.comSchedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectGet your free structured data audit for your store jsonld.appBook your demo today and get 20% off the annual commitment fee retention.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed stocks being on track for a negative week, but showing some resiliency in the face of the FTX collapse and its impact on crypto. The anchors also explored a retail stocks rally including Foot Locker, Ross Stores and Gap in reaction to their respective quarterly results. Visa CEO Al Kelly and incoming CEO Ryan McInerney joined Jim and David at Post 9 to discuss the company's leadership transition as well as crypto and the FTX crisis. Also in focus: crude oil falls below $80/barrel, David's Liberty Media interviews with Chairman John Malone on Paramount Global and Shari Redstone, and CEO Greg Maffei on the backlash against Ticketmaster's handling of Taylor Swift tour ticket sales.