Podcast appearances and mentions of Ross Stores

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,

Plus: Warner Bros. Discovery shares rise after the media giant said it plans to beef up original programming for its TNT network. Ross Stores shares climb after the retailer reported better-than-expected sales figures. J.R. Whalen reports. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Die Handelsvolumen dürften vor dem langen Wochenende dünn sein. Die Wall Street ist am Montag wegen des Memorial Day-Feiertags geschlossen. Wie zahlreiche Medien berichten, ist NVIDIA nach dem am 7. Juni umgesetzten Aktiensplit ein Kandidat für die Aufnahme in den Dow Jones. Die Aktien von Deckers (Uggs und Hoka) und Ross Stores tendieren nach den soliden Ergebnissen freundlich. Bei Intuit und Workday sehen wir wegen gemischter Aussichten Abgabedruck. 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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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.  

Ross Stores Q3 2023 earnings call, unedited

Ross Stores Inc's Q3 2023 earnings call, unedited

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!

In this video, we'll perform a ROST stock analysis and figure out whatRoss Stores looks like based on the numbers. We'll also try to figure out what a reasonable fair intrinsic value is for Ross Stores. And answer is Ross Stores one of the best stocks to buy at the current price? Find out in the video above! Global Value's Ross Stores stock analysis. Check out Seeking Alpha Premium and score a 14-day free trial. Plus 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 Ross Stores ($ROST) | Ross Stores Stock Value Analysis | Ross Stores Stock Dividend Analysis | ROST Dividend Analysis | $ROST Dividend Analysis | Ross Stores Intrinsic Value | ROST Intrinsic Value | $ROST Intrinsic Value | Ross Intrinsic Value | Ross Stores Discounted Cash Flow Model | Ross Stores DCF Analysis | ROST Discounted Cash Flow Analysis | ROST DCF Model #Ross #ROST #Rossstock #ROSTstock #stockmarket #dividend #stocks #investing #valueinvesting (Recorded May 17, 2023) ❖ MUSIC ❖ ♪ "Lift" Artist: Andy Hu License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ➢ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode ➢ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQCuf...

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!

Stocks were mostly lower on the final day of February to close out a downbeat month. Aaron Dunn from Eaton Vance and Jack Ablin from Cresset Capital break down the action and give their outlooks for March. The CEOs of Shift4 Payments and Klarna discuss their read on the consumer and the credit markets. Two biotech movers – Novavax and Sarepta – saw big moves post-market on breaking headlines. Plus analysis of a slew of companies that reported results in the after-hours session, including Ross Stores, Urban Outfitters, First Solar, HP, Virgin Galactic, AMC and Rivian. 

We are in a tough economic environment. Increased costs of new items make resale more attractive by comparison. Yet third-party marketplaces such as ThredUP and The Real Real (TRR) have reduced their growth projections. Let us look at the variety of factors at play: Less discretionary income, hence less shopping dollars in playRetailers are heavy on inventory across the boardDeeper discounts on new merchandiseA KFYR News piece from last week highlighted increased traffic to thrift stores. Mercari shared, 62% of parents bought secondhand items for their children in the past year of which a quarter of those purchases were motivated by inflation. Similarly, WWD wrote that StockX experienced a record sales day on Black Friday this year with the marketplace seeing one trade every second. StockX stated it had roughly 10 million visitors to its website and app this weekend and customers from nearly 150 countries. That's staggering growth.At the same time, Retail Wire published in third-quarter announcements, major off-pricers, TJ Maxx and Ross Stores, raised their full-year outlooks while expressing confidence in their ability to reposition their mix for an increasingly promotional environment. This confidence and guidance provide a clear data point that retailers are heavy on inventory.So we would expect this would be a boon for apparel resale marketplaces. However, ThredUP and TRR both reduced their outlook for the year. Why? The relative price benefits of secondhand are being overshadowed by the deep discounting given inventory positions this Holiday. While this is a near-term challenge for 3rd party marketplaces, it is an opportunity for brands to leverage secondhand as an incredibly relevant offer in the market today.Brands are increasingly taking advantage of secondhand opportunities. Rolex announced the launch of an official certified pre-owned program. The program is rolling out in a select set of markets and is highly dependent on official Rolex retailers. These retailers will assure the ROLEX movement of each timepiece and then deem the items Rolex Pre-Certified. Only the official Rolex network is able to provide these guarantees. The dependence on the Rolex network is both a strength and has limits. On the plus side involving jewelers and setting high standards is right for the brand and program launch. However, the dependence will limit the scale and adoption of the standard and I would expect the program to evolve over time.We've had lots of talk about economics but let's dive into sustainability. Rachel Greenley, an M.F.A. student took a seasonal warehouse job for an online superstore and described her experience in an NYT editorial. Her job is to determine — in less than two minutes — whether a garment should be resold. The editorial goes on to highlight the incompatibility between brand sustainability efforts and the growth of fast fashion. “We support a system of throwaway clothes that didn't deserve their trip around the world or the number of hands that touched them.” A 2018 Environmental Protection Agency report estimates 66% of discarded clothes end up in landfills each year, and another 19% are incinerated.A related NYT piece highlighted the opening of a Renewcell factory and half-dozen start-ups around the world aimed at commercial textile recycling. While the scale of this new facility is laudable, they are only able to accept pure cotton textile waste, and the majority of clothes are made from synthetic blends. McKinsey estimated it would cost €6 - €7 billion to handle less than a fifth of the textile waste generated in Europe alone. And this neglects the customer change necessary to collect these items.While textile recycling is an essential part of a more sustainable future, it's not a solution for our growth of production. We can't recycle our way out of this. Credible sustainability programs must address new production growth. Growth from selling well-made items multiple times is an obvious retrofit.Key TakeawaysGreat time for brands to enter the secondary market with a branded resale program as these options are highly relevant in this economyBrand sustainability plans need to go beyond recycling to ultimately decouple growth from increases in net new productionUntil Next Week,Andy Ruben | Founder & Exec Chair of TroveResources:What does the promotional climate mean for off-pricers and resale?Retail WireIn third-quarter announcements, major off-pricers, TJX and Ross Stores, raised their full-year outlooks while expressing confidence in their ability to reposition their mix for an increasingly promotional environment. Apparel resale marketplace thredUP, however, reduced its outlook due to the heightened price competition from traditional retailers.INSIDE RE-SEE, THE ULTRA-LUXURY SECONDHAND RETAILER THAT WANTS TO BE THE HERMÈS OF RESALEFashionistaWith a new partnership with Alaïa and a much-talked-about old-Céline archive sale during Paris Fashion Week, Re-See is one of the industry's best-kept secondhand shopping secrets. "Luxury is a brick-by-brick approach," Bernardin of Re-See says. "And the most important thing is to have a point of view. We want to be the Chanel or Hermès of resale, and that takes time."Secondhand shopping: parents cut back on spending on kids because of inflationKFYR NewsWhen money is tight and parents sit down to work out a budget, usually the last thing to get cut is money spent on the kids. However, children's secondhand stores are seeing a notable increase in business, and many say budgets that are stretched too thin because of inflation are the reason why. Children's clothing thrift stores are seeing lots of growth in new customers. According to the resale platform Mercari, 62% of parents bought secondhand items for their children in the past year. 25% of those purchases were motivated by inflation.NIKE IS TOPS: Sneakerheads went all in on Cyber Weekend, according to a new report from StockXWWDThis year, StockX experienced a record sales day on Black Friday with the marketplace seeing one trade every second. StockX stated it had roughly 10 million visitors to its website and app this weekend and customers from nearly 150 countries.Will We Ever Be Able to Recycle Our Clothes Like an Aluminum Can?New York TimesA new textile recycling plant opened by the company Renewcell in the small coastal city of Sundsvall, Sweden, is so big that employees use bikes to get from one end of the production line to the other. Up until now, most clothes marketed as made from recycled materials only contained a small percentage of recycled cotton or were made from water bottles, fishing nets and old carpets. (Technology exists to recycle polyester into polyester but is prohibitively expensive and rarely used.)ROLEX LAUNCHES THE ROLEX CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED PROGRAMMENewsroomBecause they are built to last, Rolex watches often live several lives. And because they may be worn on new wrists, the Rolex Certified Pre- Owned programme now enables retailers in the brand's official distribution network to sell second-hand models that are certified as authentic and which come with a new two-year international guarantee.Vestiaire Collective, Paco Rabanne collaboration celebrates circular fashionLuxury DailyFrench fashion brand Paco Rabanne and repurposed fashion retailer Vestiaire Collective on a new collection called Paco Rabanne x Vestiaire Collective: Long Live 1969.Shein Confusion: The Fast-Fashion Giant's New Resale Site Doesn't Make Buying EasyThe InformationIs Shein Exchange, the e-commerce behemoth's foray into resold clothes, a growth engine—or just greenwashing? All I wanted from Shein Exchange was a plain black skirt. It was a simple enough desire, I thought, as I swiped around the fast-fashion giant's newly launched resale platform. Scrolling through the offerings, I was bombarded with used neon crop tops, bedazzled pants and denim skirts—but my basic wardrobe staple was nowhere to be found.This Is the Reality of America's Fast-Fashion AddictionThe New York TimesI'm a seasonal worker in a warehouse of an online superstore. Five days a week, I make $18.75 an hour standing at a station with yellow bins brimming with returned clothing. My job is to determine — in less than two minutes — whether a garment should be resold. Indeed, 66 percent of discarded clothes end up in landfills each year, and another 19 percent are incinerated, according to a 2018 Environmental Protection Agency report. Brands point to sustainability efforts, but fast fashion is simply incompatible with sustainability. We operate under an economic belief that growth is unlimited. Our natural resources are not.

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.

Newly-published author Barbara Fulmer (Ditch Your Career Plan, 2022) has taken her years of corporate experience and consolidated the knowledge and insight she's gained to deliver practical, actionable advice that will help you take the next step on your career path. Barbara founded her career consulting and coaching business, Performance At Work in 2009, out of a deep passion for inspiring people to perform at the optimum level of their abilities. Barbara is an energetic mentor with a collaborative style and the ability to motivate others to achieve their highest ambitions.​ Barbara's unique experience has come from the last 25 years working with thousands of employees and leaders as head of performance development for industry titans such as Toshiba and Jenny Craig/Nestle a division of United Healthcare. As a business development professional, her clients included Disney, PayPal, Qualcomm, LinkedIn, Salesforce, Herbalife, Illumina, Wells Fargo, Samsung, Ross Stores and more. Barbara has entertained and inspired audiences as a successful keynote speaker, stand-up comedian, and now in her new book, Ditch Your Career Plan. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. Learn more about Ric at www.ricfranzi.com. Catch up on past Critical Mass Business Talk Show interviews... YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gHKT2gmF LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2PzRhjQ Podbean: https://lnkd.in/eWpNVRi Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gRd_863w Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gruexU6m #orangecountyca #mastermind #ceopeergroups #peergroups #peerlearning

At a time when most people start thinking about slowing down and taking things a little easier, this dynamic duo is just getting started with their multifamily ventures as active real estate entrepreneurs. You see, they're both now retired from successful, long-time careers.  Chip was an attorney with his own practice, and Jeanne worked with several major retailers in sales and inventory management.  So what compelled them to jump in and become “active” investors rather than only “passive” investors? Their story will fascinate and inspire you! Here's a sample of what we discuss: Insider tips on how to become a top notch “acquisition specialist”. What you MUST do to create great relationships with commercial brokers… so you're one of the first one's they call whenever they have an incredible deal (they recently closed on a $17M deal that came from a broker they built a relationship with!). Want to become unforgettable? Do this… Where your focus should be… if you really want to deliver your projected returns. Secrets to maintaining a thriving marriage and business partnership. Much, much, more. More about Chip & Jeanne Allen: Chip is Director of Operations and Asset Manager for Valley of the Moon Investments, working with lenders, legal, and insurance brokers, and managing all aspects of the business through property disposition.   In his former life, he was legal counsel for a national property management company, litigated real estate and construction matters, and operated his own law firm specializing in Business Planning and Estate Planning.  Chip received his J.D. from Hastings College of Law, University of California, San Francisco.  He graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD and served in nuclear submarines. Jeanne is the Director of Acquisitions for Valley of the Moon Investments, working with brokers to procure properties and participating in all phases of the business leading up to closing. Prior to real estate, Jeanne's career was in sales and inventory management with national companies Ross Stores, Mervyns and Levi Strauss.  She graduated from the University of Missouri, Columbia with a BS in Fashion Merchandising. For contact info and links to recommended resources, visit our website www.GimmeSomeMORE.info/episodes and type in the search bar: Chip & Jeanne Allen

With the markets on track for another weekly decline, Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed stocks looking to rebound and whether this might indicate a bottom. The anchors also reacted to Amazon's nearly 30% decline from a month ago and Citi taking the stock off of its "Focus List." Jim explains why he believes Amazon is a buy at current levels -- and feels the same way about the defense sector. Also in focus: China cuts a key interest rate, Deere tumbles despite an earnings beat, Ross Stores joins the list of retailers getting crushed, Palo Alto leads a security stocks rally and Elon Musk strikes back against sexual harassment allegations.

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