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Many entrepreneurs start a business for freedom, only to find themselves working more hours than ever.In this episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business, Jennifer R. Glass sits down with marketing strategist and Joles Marketing founder Miri Lenoff to discuss work-life integration, entrepreneurship, raising a family while running a business, and creating a life that aligns with your priorities.Miri shares how she balances running a growing business, raising three young children, maintaining an active lifestyle, and still making time for family, friends, and personal goals.The conversation explores:• Work-life integration vs. work-life balance• Time management strategies for entrepreneurs• Creating systems and routines that reduce stress• Setting boundaries when working from home• Why success is about more than money• Building a business that supports your life instead of consuming it• The role of family, planning, and communication in creating flexibilityWhether you're a business owner, working parent, professional, or simply trying to create more balance in your life, this episode offers practical insights and real-world perspective on designing a life and business that work together.About Miri: Miri Lenoff is a results-driven marketing strategist and founder of Joles Marketing, specializing in content marketing that drives real business growth. She helps service-based businesses create content that not only builds trust but also converts—turning browsers into buyers. From high-converting email sequences to lead-generating blog posts and social media content, Miri combines storytelling with strategy to deliver measurable results. With a deep understanding of how to position content at every stage of the buyer journey, she helps brands stay consistent, clear, and compelling.Connect with Miri Lenoff:https://mirilenoff.comhttps://www.jolesmarketing.comTopics covered: work life integration, work life balance, entrepreneur mom, entrepreneurship, time management, family business, working from home, productivity, business owner, small business, leadership, parenting, entrepreneur lifestyle, business growth, success mindset, women entrepreneurs, remote work, business strategy, personal development, Walmart, Amazon, BJ's Wholesale Club

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 week was a little bit of everything… and honestly that's how life feels right now  We talked about Kristin apparently adding grounds & maintenance to her job title, post-work shopping trips to BJ's Wholesale Club, and why Danna's dogs feel at home at Kristin's house.  We also chatted about concerts, sweet stories about Kristin's grandma, Danna's trip to New York City, and how we are somehow already counting down to Campbell's graduation party (how is that possible?!).  A little chaos, a lot of laughs, and the usual life updates in between. Catch up with us on this week's episode! 

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This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Stacy is BACK and catching us up on her recent travels, while she and Sharon spill the tea on everything happening across Long Island. The two are also so excited to officially announce our LIVE podcast show at the Waterdrinker Tulip Festival on April 23 (rain date April 24)

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BJ's Wholesale Club expands its store hours, Southwest Georgia Oil Co. Inc. makes a big acquisition and Wawa deals with a recall.

 BJ's Wholesale Club can't open stores fast enough, Weigel's is expanding its loyalty ecosystem and Costco earnings shine in the second quarter

As retail continues to evolve at the intersection of technology and human connection, Jason Johnson, CIO of Sweetwater Sound, offers a compelling perspective on what it means to lead with both innovation and heart. On this episode of “Retail Gets Real,” Johnson discusses how Sweetwater has grown into one of the most distinctive retailers in the industry by treating technology not as a back-office function, but as a core driver of growth — especially with its team of more than 700 commissioned sales engineers building off the founder's core mission of deeply personal service(00:00:00) Inside Sweetwater's rock ‘n' roll retail model(00:04:46) From Navy service to CIO leadership(00:11:10) Innovating at scale with AI and education(00:16:30) Bringing the in-store experience online(00:19:40) Leading with radical transparency and trust(00:23:12) Building a culture where people truly thrive(00:26:34) The future of retail in an AI-powered worldThe National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association.Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed.Resources:• Visit sweetwater.com • Become an NRF member and join the world's largest retail trade association• Learn about our retail education platform, NRF Foundation, at nrffoundation.org• Learn about retail advocacy at nrf.com/advocacy• Find more episodes at retailgetsreal.comRelated:• 392: How Warby Parker is redefining retail and customer experience• 364: How BJ's Wholesale Club leverages AI to serve its customers

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Two taps. That's all it took to reorder your regular Dunkin order through CarPlay while driving. Sounds like the perfect frictionless feature, right? Except it was quietly training customers to spend less on every visit because they never discovered loaded hash browns existed. Sometimes making things too easy becomes the problem.This encore episode brings back one of our most quoted conversations with Adam Candela, who spent five years leading digital at Dunkin and fundamentally changed how we think about balancing frictionless with profitability.  Join hosts Chuck Moxley and Nick Paladino as they revisit why this episode matters.Nick literally quotes it in meetings once a week, particularly the CarPlay example that shows how extreme optimization in one direction can backfire. Adam breaks down why frictionless isn't just about speed and simplicity, but about creating experiences that are quick, thorough, profitable, and get customers to return and recruit others to your brand. We explore when personalization crosses from convenient to creepy, why "it's digital, just turn it on" stakeholders fundamentally misunderstand product complexity, and the power of creating psychological safety so your QA team feels comfortable sharing game-changing ideas. Key Actionable Takeaways:Balance ease with discovery opportunities - Making reordering too frictionless can train customers into routines that prevent them from discovering new products, hurting both upsell and brand loyalty buildingCreate psychological safety for frontline insights - QA teams and people closest to the product often have the best ideas; build team dynamics where they feel comfortable sharing without fear of being dismissedChallenge "it's digital, just turn it on" stakeholders - Digital initiatives require architecture planning, story pointing, QA test cases, understanding customer needs, and solving actual problems, not just quick implementation of requested featuresWant more tips and strategies about creating frictionless digital experiences? Subscribe to our newsletter! https://www.thefrictionlessexperience.com/frictionless/Download the Five Step Site Speed Target Playbook: http://bluetriangle.com/playbookAdam Candela's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/adamcandela Nick Paladino's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/npaladino Chuck Moxley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckmoxley/Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:00) CarPlay upsell problem(02:15) Creepy vs convenient(02:45) Hippo dynamics(03:15) Stakeholder pushback(04:09) Adam's Dunkin role(05:21) Defining frictionless(06:15) Loyalty vs repeat purchase(08:30) CarPlay integration details(11:45) Losing upsell opportunities(14:30) Personalization boundaries(17:00) Location-based notifications(20:15) Android Auto moment(23:45) Tech adoption humility(27:30) Team idea generation(30:00) QA team insights(33:15) Psychological safety(37:00) Hippo self-awareness(38:19) Acronym correction(38:45) Biggest misconception(39:15) Digital should be quick(40:00) Asking why matters(41:15) Solution vs problem(42:24) ConclusionKeywords:Chuck Moxley, Nick Paladino, Adam Candela, The Frictionless Experience, Dunkin Donuts, Inspire Brands, CarPlay integration, mobile ordering, upsell optimization, customer loyalty, personalization limits, location-based marketing, psychological safety, product management, stakeholder management, digital complexity, QA teams, frictionless profitability, customer recruitment,, mobile app strategy, product discovery, 

This OmniTalk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, looks at BJ's Wholesale Club's experiment with smaller-format stores. Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, joined by A&M's Ken Cochran and Jon Malankar, discuss whether clubs can win quick-trip shopping missions, who should be most concerned, and how this move could reshape regional grocery competition. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/zqyHBYoL9N4 #BJsWholesale #ClubStores #RetailFormats #GroceryRetail #ConvenienceRetail #RetailStrategy #RegionalGrocers #RetailTrends #OmniTalk

Mastering the "why" behind your audience's actions is the only way to break through the noise in an increasingly automated world. In this episode of Content Amplified, host Benjamin Ard sits down with April Grudier, a seasoned marketing leader with deep roots in both B2C and B2B, to explore the shift from surface-level demographics to belief-level audience insights. April reveals her "scrappy" methods for uncovering what keeps your customers up at night and explains why PR is no longer just "fluff"—it is a critical tool for teaching AI models who your brand is. Inside this episode:Belief vs. Demographics: Why the best content connects with what people value, protect, and prove, rather than just their job title. The Scrappy Researcher's Toolkit: How to find deep audience insights without a massive research department by leveraging sales calls, AI-summarized reviews, and niche media consumption. The Content Filter: A strategic approach to mapping content to the buyer's journey while ensuring every piece serves a clear purpose of awareness, engagement, or conversion. The PR Renaissance: How PR is shaping modern discoverability by feeding the large language models (LLMs) that power AI searches. Structuring for AI: Practical tips for formatting press releases and partner content to ensure your brand surfaces in AI-generated answers. About Our Guest: April Grudier is a versatile marketing leader who transitioned from a background in education to a prolific career in B2C and B2B marketing. Having held nearly every marketing role imaginable at major brands like Staples and BJ's Wholesale Club, she now brings her expertise to the payments industry. She currently serves as a marketing leader at BlueSnap (recently acquired by Payrock), where she focuses on global growth and integrated content strategies. Connect with April:LinkedIn: April Grudier Company Website: PayrocText us what you think about this episode!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Grocery Dealz and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Amazon discontinues its Amazon One palm recognition system.eBay bans unauthorized AI bots from making automated purchases on its platform.BJ's Wholesale Club opens its second small-format BJ's Market in Delray Beach, Florida.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!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Grocery Dealz and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Lidl US loses another CEO as Joel Rampoldt exits after less than two years.Klarna launches after-purchase financing through "Swipe to Finance," partnering with Walmart-backed OnePay to let consumers convert completed debit card purchases into installment loans.BJ's Wholesale Club expands in-store digital advertising by deploying Looma interactive screens in wine and liquor aisles across all clubs with alcohol departments.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!

Tsvetta Kaleynska says there's "two different flavored stories" you can find between Costco (COST) and BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ). She attributes Costco to a "theme park for adults" that shows positive retail and sentiment trends, along with a surprising customer taste for high-priced items. However, Tsvetta explains how BJ's shows a greater push for a value-oriented shopper. Tom White takes traders through an example options trade for Costco ahead of next week's earnings. ======== 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

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every corner of the retail landscape, and a new wave of agentic AI shoppers is changing how brands must think about data, experience and customer connection. Debra Langley, partner at CAPTIS Ventures, and Greg Merrill, president at Futura Fragua unpack the rapid rise of AI shopping agents and what this evolution means for the future of retail.(00:00:00) A new era of retail innovation(00:05:02) The rise of AI shopping agents(00:10:08) Explaining AI shoppers to traditional retailers(00:17:06) The promise and peril of AI(00:20:00) Why human experience still mattersThe National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association.Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed.Resources:• CAPTIS Ventures• Futura Fragua• Get ready for Retail's Big Show in NYC• Become an NRF member and join the world's largest retail trade association• Learn about our retail education platform, NRF Foundation, at nrffoundation.org• Learn about retail advocacy at nrf.com/advocacy• Find more episodes at retailgetsreal.comRelated:• 381: The innovators driving the future of retail• 364: How BJ's Wholesale Club leverages AI to serve its customers

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8Md3GskjY/These step-stools have a safety bar that detach or breaks while in use leading to falls and injuries. The affected models include 11349WHG1E, 11349GRN1E, 11349NVY1E.About 302,000 step stools were sold in the US and an about 11,000 were sold in Canada at Target, Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, and BJ's Wholesale Club stores as well as online at Amazon.com, Wayfair.com, and Overstock.com from February 2021 through July 2025.Stop using the safety bar on the recalled kitchen stepper and store the product away from children until it's repaired. Contact Dorel at 1-888-628-3778 or email the company at recall@coscoproducts.com to obtain a free repair kit that includes a locking mechanism, installation instructions, and a new warning label.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Dorel-Home-Furnishings-Recalls-Cosco-2-Step-Kitchen-Steppers-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards#cosco #steppers #safetybar #falls #injuries #recall

Scott Brown announced campaign for New Hampshire Senator, Tania Fernandes Anderson attends her last Boston City Council meeting, and a deadly shooting overnight near BJ's Wholesale Club in Dedham. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Walmart brings in the most Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollars. BJ's Wholesale Club plans to open a new store in its home state. And Circana has revealed its 2024 New Product Pacesetters.

In this episode of the Indianness Podcast, we sit down with Anjana Harve, EVP & CIO at BJ's Wholesale Club, to explore the intersection of leadership, innovation, and digital transformation. With a career spanning multiple industries, she shares insights on navigating AI advancements, leading global teams, and fostering an inclusive tech culture.

Details Trust is the foundation of any high-performing team, but in today's fast-paced, uncertain business environment, building and maintaining trust has become more challenging than ever. Research shows that trust isn't just a “nice-to-have”—it's a leadership behavior that impacts everything from team collaboration to overall business performance. So, how can organizations create a culture where … Continued The post Episode 157: Team Trust at BJ's Wholesale Club with Scott Schmadeke first appeared on ZENGER FOLKMAN.

What if creating frictionless digital experiences isn't just about making things easier, but finding the perfect balance between ease and profitability?Join hosts Chuck Moxley and Nick Paladino as they talk with Adam Candela, former Director of Digital Retail and Digital Marketing at Dunkin' Brands. With over 25 years of digital experience including roles at BJ's Wholesale Club and Staples, Adam shares insights on balancing frictionless experiences with business objectives, building effective digital teams, and avoiding the pitfalls of over-automation.Lessons from this episode:1. Balance customer convenience with profitability by maintaining strategic friction points that create opportunities for additional value and sales.2. Encourage innovation within teams by practicing humility as a leader and creating safe spaces for all team members to contribute ideas.3. When implementing digital initiatives, focus first on solving the right problem rather than rushing to quick solutions that might miss the mark with customers.Want more tips and strategies to create frictionless user experiences? Subscribe to our newsletter!https://www.thefrictionlessexperience.com/frictionless—Adam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcandela/Chuck's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckmoxley/Nick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/npaladino/Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(02:15) Defining Frictionless Digital Experiences(04:45) Challenges of Order-Ahead Technology(07:15) Balancing Convenience with Business Needs(08:45) Location-Based Notifications and Personalization(12:15) Social Engineering in Digital Design(15:45) When Frictionless Hurts Profitability(21:15) Balancing Automation and Personalization(27:00) Internal Friction and Team Dynamics(32:00) Avoiding the "Hippo" Effect in Meetings(35:00) Common Misconceptions About Digital Experiences(38:30) Conclusion

Seven & i pulls the trigger on several "transformational" initiatives, including a 7-Eleven IPO. BJ's Wholesale Club continues to thrive following a strong fourth quarter. And Casey's General Stores has a talking bean-to-cup coffee machine.

Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Gina Iacovone,. 35 year career with BJ's Wholesale Club, a member centric retailer, as the Senior VP of Field Operations. Lead the expansion of the brand into the SE corridor of the US focusing on growing market share through a foundation of operational excellence, member experience and leadership development. Connect with Gina:Website: https://relivehealth.com Connect with Sandee: Website: www.sandeesgarlata.comPodcast: www.happinesssolved.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlataTwitter: www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlataInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DF_I2LJPaO-/They are sold under the BJ's Wholesale or the Berkley Jensen and Black Sierra Equipment brands, have security hooks that can crack and break leading to falls and injuries. Affected are seats with date codes 04/2022, 05/2022, and 11/2022.About 22,500 seats were sold at BJ's Wholesale Club and Big 5 Corp stores nationwide as well as online at Amazon.com, from July 2022 through January 2024.Stop using these recalled seats. For a full refund, destroy the seat by cutting through the fabric of the seat and backrest, take a photo of the destroyed seat including your initials and the date, and email the photo to AMX Global at support@stadiumseatrecall.com.  For additional information, call 1-888-439-5139 or email.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/AMX-Global-Recalls-Portable-Folding-Stadium-Seats-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards#amxglobal  #bjs #stadiumseats #cracking #falls #injuries #recalls

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Anjana Harve serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer of BJ's Wholesale Club, where she leads technology innovation at the high-frequency club store.  In this episode, Harve joins us to talk about the BJ's member experience, how the company is leveraging AI, her personal career journey and what's on the horizon for tech and retail. (00:00:00) Introductions (00:01:28) Anjana's Career Journey (00:05:45) The Membership Model (00:08:27) How BJ's Is Leveraging AI (00:16:10) Women's Representation In STEM Leadership Roles (00:21:00) What's Next For BJ's? (00:25:04) Anjana's Career Advice (00:26:44) The Exciting Future Of Tech And Retail The National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association. Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. Resources: • BJ's Wholesale Club • Get ready for Retail's Big Show in NYC • Become an NRF member and join the world's largest retail trade association • Learn about our retail education platform, NRF Foundation, at nrffoundation.org • Learn about retail advocacy at nrf.com/advocacy • Find more episodes at retailgetsreal.com Related: • BJ's Chris Baldwin on what keeps this CEO up at night • NRF Retail Leadership Series: Chris Baldwin, Executive Chairman, BJ's Wholesale Club • Value, partnership and peanut M&M's: BJ's Wholesale Club aligns with Mars Produced by Crate Media.

Anjana Harve serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer of BJ's Wholesale Club, where she leads technology innovation at the high-frequency club store. In this episode, Harve joins us to talk about the BJ's member experience, how the company is leveraging AI, her personal career journey and what's on the horizon for tech and retail.(00:00:00) Introductions(00:01:28) Anjana's Career Journey (00:05:45) The Membership Model (00:08:27) How BJ's Is Leveraging AI(00:16:10) Women's Representation In STEM Leadership Roles (00:21:00) What's Next For BJ's? (00:25:04) Anjana's Career Advice (00:26:44) The Exciting Future Of Tech And RetailThe National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association.Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed.Resources:• BJ's Wholesale Club• Get ready for Retail's Big Show in NYC• Become an NRF member and join the world's largest retail trade association• Learn about our retail education platform, NRF Foundation, at nrffoundation.org• Learn about retail advocacy at nrf.com/advocacy• Find more episodes at retailgetsreal.comRelated:• BJ's Chris Baldwin on what keeps this CEO up at night• NRF Retail Leadership Series: Chris Baldwin, Executive Chairman, BJ's Wholesale Club• Value, partnership and peanut M&M's: BJ's Wholesale Club aligns with MarsProduced by Crate Media.

Robert Williams has 18 years of experience in retail, with a passion for people leadership at the heart of everything he does. Currently, he serves as a District Manager for Starbucks Coffee Company, where he was promoted to District Manager Trainer within his first year. Throughout his career, Robert has co-created the Happy to Help theme for Sam's Club and Walmart and pioneered the HBCU Retail Leadership Challenge for Target. He's also known for opening new stores and launching company pilots for major retailers, including Sam's Club, Target, BJ's Wholesale Club, and Starbucks.One of his proudest accomplishments is helping over 30 friends, family members, and mentees get promoted, using his ability to authentically connect with the leaders he serves and provide tangible value quickly.On a personal note, Robert made the best decision of his life on August 21, 2021, when he got down on one knee and asked Tiesha to marry him. Now, over two years into marriage, they're building a beautiful life together. They love traveling, especially to Grand Paraiso near Cancun, and enjoy working out at Orange Theory. While both are great in the kitchen, Tiesha holds the title of kitchen master.Robert is also passionate about memorializing his ideas through his collection of books under the title Raw Guidance. His first book, TITO: Turning Interviews to Offers, is expected to be wrapped up by the end of the year and serves as a comprehensive guide to acing interviews. His second book, Keeping Her Excited, focuses on nurturing and strengthening relationships through acts of service.A fan of being read to, Robert's top recommendations include The Gap and The Gain, Black Privilege, and The Power of Vulnerability. At the end of the day, Robert's legacy is about helping others succeed, making his nieces and nephews proud to call him “Unc,” and hearing his wife Tiesha say, “I'm so proud of you” with her beautiful smile.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong wonder why voters love policies that economists hate. Why do some economists want to pay a gas tax? Comedian John Mulaney brutally roasts SF techies at Dreamforce conference. BJ's Wholesale Club eyes expansion far beyond New England. We get either a 4% mortgage rate or a stable job market.

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JPAfMPfVy/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the BJ's Wholesale Club are recalling Berkley Jensen branded cedar hard-topped gazebos as their roof panels can fly off in high winds leading to injuries.  Affected are model numbers A102008010, A102008100, A102011920, and A102011902 About 32,500 gazebos were sold at BJ's. Stop using and going near these gazebos until you have obtained free repair kits to secure the roof panels.  For information regarding how to obtain the repair kits, contact BJ's Wholesale Club at 1-800-257-2582 or via email at gazebos@bjs.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/BJs-Wholesale-Club-Recalls-Berkley-Jensen-Gazebos-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert #bjswholesale #gazebo #roof #injuries #recall

In episode 99 of The Payments Show Podcast, I spoke to Das Pattathil who is the Co-Founder & Head of Product at Nextuple.Nextuple helps retailers transform their legacy Omnichannel Order Management systems using microservices.VIDEO and PDF Transcript:- click here https://thepaymentsshow.substack.com/p/99 Summary of topics discussed:(00:36) - Guest Introduction: Das and Nextuple(01:03) - Understanding Nextuple's Mission(01:42) - Challenges in Retail Fulfilment(02:12) - Importance of Accurate Delivery Promises(03:56) - Real-World Example: Early Delivery(05:08) - Impact of Precise Delivery Promises(06:12) - Microservices in Order Management(07:40) - Internal Fulfilment Challenges(09:11) - Legacy Systems vs. Microservices(12:45) - Case Study: BJ's Wholesale Club(15:07) - Ideal Customer Profile(16:30) - Retail Challenges: Self Checkouts and Returns(19:59) - Expanding Beyond Retail: B2B and Wholesale(22:42) - Nextuple's Core Philosophy and Community(24:12) - Future Trends in Retail and Fulfilment(30:05) - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsDetails:- Recorded on 18 Jul 2024- Host: Satwant Phull- Guest: Das Pattathil, Co-Founder & Head of Product, NextupleNext Steps:- Nextuple: nextuple.com | @NextupleInc

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lHZpfRCGz/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission snd the Atomi company now recall Atomi smart heaters. These heaters tend to turn on without your input leading to fires and burns. About 99,400 were sold in the US and about 10,700 were sold in Canada all at Amazon.com, Ace Hardware, Atomiusa.com, Best Buy, BJ's Wholesale Club, Costco, Hammacher Schlemmer, Home Depot, Lowes and lowes.com, Menards, Sam's Club, and Walmart stores. Immediately stop using these recalled heaters, unplug them, and go to atomicheatererecall.com for instructions regarding receiving a refund.  You will be asked to cut the unit's power cord and upload a photograph of the cut cord and the manufacturer's label to the website in order to receive the refund.For more information, call Atomi at 1-888-770-7140. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Atomi-Recalls-Smart-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards #atomi #heater #poweron #fires #burns #recall

Sandy Greenberg is co-founder of Terri & Sandy, an award-winning independent creative agency. She has led the development of iconic work for brands such as The Walt Disney Company, Freshpet, Nutella, and BJ's Wholesale Club. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. Enjoy This Episode Now Download Episode Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify About Sandy Greenberg After rising through the ranks at DMB&B, JWT, and FCB, Sandy Greenberg founded Terri & Sandy in 2010 with her long-term creative partner, Terri Meyer, with diversity and independence in its DNA. Named Ad Age's Best Small Agency in North America and ranked the EFFIE'S #1 Most Effective Independent Agency in the US, Terri & Sandy services an impressive client roster that includes iconic brands such as The Walt Disney Company, Freshpet, Nutella, and BJ's Wholesale Club. Sandy has been the creative firepower behind some of the most notable campaigns for brands like Oreo, Peeps, Planters, Disney, and Gerber, and her work has permeated popular culture — generating feature stories across Conan, CNN, The View, and more, and winning numerous industry awards including EFFIES, Clio's, and Webby's. From the Show What brand has made Sandy smile recently? “I'm going to share a brand I didn't expect to make me smile — Special K,” Sandy said, noting their recent cereal box featuring pregnant cookbook author Molly Baz. Connect with Terry on LinkedIn and the Terri and Sandy website. As We Wrap … Listen and subscribe at  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart, YouTube, and RSS. Rate and review the show—If you like what you're hearing, be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you'd like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dallas school board approved a roughly $1.9 billion budget Thursday that cuts hundreds of central staff and campus-based positions; Housing costs price families out of neighborhood schools, straining Richardson ISD budget; BJ's Wholesale Club is coming to Texas, land of Costco and Sam's; Traveling NBA and NHL fans will add to the packed flights over Memorial Day weekend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This report contains an analysis of the latest financial reporting from BJ's Wholesale Club - BJ. The earnings report is for the first quarter of 2024, and the report was shared on an earnings call on May 23, 2024.Company Report & OutlookComp Sales Reporting in Q1 2024 Earnings CallDuring BJ's Wholesale Club's Q1 2024 earnings call, the company reported the following regarding comparable (comp) sales:Comp Sales Growth:* Comparable club sales, excluding gas sales, grew by 0.6% in the first quarter. This performance was noted as particularly significant given the tough comparison to last year's high inflation dynamics.Traffic Contribution:* Strong traffic was a major driver, contributing 3 percentage points to the comp sales in the quarter, maintaining a trend similar to the fourth quarter of the previous year.Inflation and Unit Volume:* Inflation was about flat during the quarter.* There was growth in unit volumes, especially in the perishables, grocery, and sundries divisions.Performance in Perishables, Grocery, and Sundries:* The perishables, grocery, and sundries division experienced comp growth of over 1%.* The strongest growth within this division was in perishables, particularly in unit volumes, led by categories such as fresh produce and dairy.General Merchandise:* The general merchandise segment delivered a slightly negative comp in Q1.* Weather-sensitive categories had a significant impact, with about a 10-point variance in performance across markets with different weather conditions.* Despite these challenges, specific categories like consumer electronics, apparel, and home textiles showed positive comp growth. Home categories, including home textiles, experienced nearly 7% comp growth, turning positive for the first time in a while.Overall, BJ's Wholesale Club highlighted continued momentum and strong comp sales growth, supported by robust traffic, unit growth, and strategic initiatives despite a challenging retail environment.AnalysisCurrent State of BJ's Wholesale ClubMembership and Market Share Growth:* Membership Fees: The company saw robust growth in membership fees by 8.6% year-over-year.* Market Share: Continued growth in market share, particularly in perishables, grocery, and sundries.* Renewal Rate: Exceptionally strong at 90%.* New Memberships: Growth was driven significantly by digital platforms.Sales and Traffic:* Comp Sales: Comparable club sales excluding gas grew by 0.6% in Q1 despite difficult comparisons due to last year's inflation.* Traffic and Unit Growth: Strong traffic trends contributed positively to sales, with a noted increase in unit growth particularly in perishables like fresh produce and dairy.* General Merchandise: Faced challenges due to weather-sensitive categories but reported positive comps in consumer electronics and apparel, with a notable 7% growth in home categories.Digital Engagement:* Digitally Enabled Sales: Continued double-digit growth in digital sales, with a 21% year-over-year increase in digitally enabled comp sales.* Convenience Initiatives: Enhanced digital capabilities like buy online, curbside pickup, and inventory management improvements to further assist shopping convenience.Gasoline Business:* Traffic Driver: Gas promotions and value offerings drove traffic, leading to a 6% growth in comp gallons sold, outpacing the down-trending broader U.S. market.* Profit Margins: Faced margin headwinds in Q1 due to rising costs, but expected to recover in Q2.Financial Performance:* Gross Margins and SG&A: Merchandise gross margin rate slightly decreased. SG&A increased year-over-year due to new openings and strategic investments.* Overall Financial Health: Ended the first quarter with strong inventory management, balancing new unit growth and strategic investments.Future OutlookStrategic Priorities:* Member Loyalty: Focus on increasing the quality and quantity of memberships, with an emphasis on high-spending, high-loyalty segments.* Shopping Experience: Continuous improvement through initiatives like Fresh 2.0 to enhance the quality and selection of fresh produce.* Digital and Convenience: Further development of digital tools to streamline shopping and increase member satisfaction.* Footprint Growth: Aggressive expansion with 11 new clubs expected in H2 of fiscal 2024 in both new and existing markets.Growth Projections:* Comp Sales Guidance: Expect comp sales growth to range between 1%-2% for fiscal 2024 with improved performance in the back half of the year.* Gross Margin Expansion: Anticipates a 20 basis point improvement in merchandise gross margin rate for the year driven by cost management and own-brand growth.* Membership Fee Income: Although Q1 showed high growth, the company expects a moderate but steady increase throughout the year.Industry and Economic Context:* Consumer Sentiment: Acknowledgement of consumer discretion in spending and a focus on high value and essential items.* Competitive Landscape: Awareness of competitive pricing actions but confidence in BJ's intrinsic value proposition and strategic promotional efforts.GuidanceThe leadership team at BJ's Wholesale Club provided the following specific guidance for investors regarding their business:* Comparable Sales: They expect fiscal 2024 comparable sales, excluding gas, to range from 1% to 2%. They anticipate an improving performance as the year progresses, with a particularly strong performance expected in the back half of the year.* Inflation: They are assuming a slightly inflationary year, with a robust consumable business led by traffic, units, and market share.* Membership Fee Income: The company noted that the year-over-year membership fee income increase of 8.6% in the first quarter will probably be the highest growth rate for the year. However, they anticipate it will continue to grow but at a more moderate rate.* Merchandise Gross Margin: They forecast an improvement in the merchandise gross margin rate by approximately 20 basis points for fiscal 2024, driven by strong cost management and continued growth in their own brands.* SG&A: Continued SG&A deleverage is expected as they invest in growth initiatives, particularly in unit growth as new club sales ramp up over a multi-year period. They are also lapping variable compensation tailwinds from fiscal 2023.* Tax Rate: They are planning for an effective tax rate of approximately 28% for the remaining three quarters of the fiscal year.* EPS Guidance: The company continues to expect to deliver adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in the range of $3.75 to $4.00.* Expansion: BJ's plans to open 11 more clubs in the back half of the fiscal year 2024 in both new markets like Louisville, Knoxville, Southern Pines, and Myrtle Beach, as well as existing markets like New York metro and Florida. They also mentioned ongoing investments into their existing footprint with upgrades and remodels.* Gasoline Business: While the first quarter faced margin headwinds due to rising costs, they expect the gasoline business to recover somewhat in the second quarter. They remain confident in the overall profitability and growth potential of this segment on an annual basis.This guidance provided the investors with a clear outlook on how BJ's Wholesale Club expects to perform financially in the coming months and outlined the strategic initiatives they are pursuing to ensure continued growth and return on investment.Change Since Last QuarterComparative Analysis of BJ's Wholesale Club Earnings ReportsThe recent earnings report shows continued growth in membership, digital sales, and market share, with a particular emphasis on digital engagement and convenience improvements. Challenges in general merchandise and gasoline margins were noted, but the outlook remains positive with strategic expansions and new club openings. The previous report emphasized membership growth and long-term value, with concerns about disinflation affecting perishables. Both reports highlight investments in digital capabilities and a steady focus on member loyalty and expanding the company's footprint.Analyst ResponseAnalysisKey Topics from Analysts' Questions* Membership Fee Income (MFI) Growth:* Analyst: Peter Benedict (Baird)* Topic: Why MFI growth is expected to step down after Q1 and whether BJ's leadership is considering increasing membership fees given the strong performance.* Inventory and Merchandising Margins:* Analyst: Peter Benedict (Baird)* Topic: Efforts in getting inventory in line, its progress, and expectations for merchandising margins through the year.* Promotional Environment and Pricing Actions:* Analyst: Kate McShane (Goldman Sachs)* Topic: Current promotional environment and how BJ's is addressing competitive pricing actions to maintain their competitive price gap.* Discrepancy between MFI Growth and Club Growth:* Analyst: Simeon Gutman (Morgan Stanley)* Topic: Drivers behind the high MFI growth and its sustainability, especially with new club openings throughout the year.* New vs. Existing Member Spending:* Analyst: Simeon Gutman (Morgan Stanley)* Topic: Comparison of spending habits across different product categories between new and existing members.* New Market Clubs Performance:* Analyst: Robby Ohmes (Bank of America)* Topic: Performance of new market clubs versus expectations and reasons behind any observed differences.* Fresh 2.0 and Coolers Initiative:* Analyst: Robby Ohmes (Bank of America)* Topic: Details about the Fresh 2.0 initiative and the impact of placing coolers at the front of clubs.* General Merchandise and Seasonal Categories:* Analyst: Chuck Grom (Gordon Haskett)* Topic: Dynamics within the general merchandise segment and the impact of seasonal categories, including services and ancillary products.* Gross Margin Expansion Drivers:* Analyst: Chuck Grom (Gordon Haskett)* Topic: Future drivers of gross margin expansion including inventory management, SKU rationalization, and own brand efforts.* Gasoline Segment Profits:* Analyst: Greg Melich (Evercore ISI)* Topic: Decline in gas profit margins and expectations for improvement.* Impact of Credit Card Transition:* Analyst: Greg Melich (Evercore ISI)* Topic: Effects of last year's credit card transition on current margins, overall sales, and SG&A.* Monthly Sales Trends:* Analyst: Michael Baker (D.A. Davidson)* Topic: Monthly sales trends within the quarter and their relationship to comp expectations throughout the year.* Income Cohort Performance:* Analyst: Edward Kelly (Wells Fargo)* Topic: Performance of different income cohorts, especially the improvement in spending among lower-income members.* Unit Improvement and Own Brands:* Analyst: Chuck Cerankosky (Northcoast Research)* Topic: Unit sales improvement indicating overall club performance and impact of own brand sales on comps and margins.Key ThemesHere are the key terms and phrases used by the BJ's Wholesale Club executives in the earnings call:* Membership fee income (MFI) - This refers to the revenue BJ's earns from membership fees, which is a key driver of their business.* Comparable club sales/comps - This measures the sales growth at stores open for at least 13 months, excluding the impact of gas sales.* Perishables, grocery and sundries - This is a key division of BJ's business focused on food and everyday household items.* General merchandise - This refers to the non-grocery/household items like electronics, apparel, home goods etc.* Fresh 2.0 initiative - This is a program to improve the quality, selection and presentation of BJ's produce offerings.* Own brands (Wellsley Farms, Berkley Jensen) - BJ's private label brands which they are focused on growing as they offer higher margins.* Digitally-enabled sales - Sales driven through online/app ordering and services like curbside pickup.* Merchandise gross margin - The profitability on the merchandise BJ's sells, excluding the gas business.* Strategic priorities - The four key focus areas for BJ's: member loyalty, unbeatable shopping experience, value convenience, and footprint growth.The executives highlighted the company's strong membership growth, gains in market share, improvements in merchandising, and continued investment in digital capabilities as key drivers of their business performance.Financial Reporting Summary* Net Sales: Approximately $4.8 billion, growing 4% over the prior year.* Comparable Club Sales: Up 1.6% year-over-year, led by gallons sold.* Merchandise Comp Sales (excluding gas sales): Increased by 0.6% year-over-year and by 6.3% on a two-year stack.* Digital Sales: Digitally enabled comp sales for the first quarter grew 21% year-over-year and 40% on a two-year stack.* Membership Fee Income (MFI): Grew 8.6% to approximately $111.4 million.* Gross Margins:* Merchandise gross margin rate (excluding gasoline) decreased by approximately 50 basis points year-over-year.* Expected merchandise gross margin rate improvement of approximately 20 basis points for fiscal 2024.* SG&A Expenses: Approximately $721.8 million, with a year-over-year increase attributed to new unit growth and other investments.* Adjusted EBITDA: $236.4 million for the first quarter.* Effective Tax Rate: 24.4% for the quarter.* Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS): $0.85, flat year-over-year.* Inventory: Ended the first quarter with inventory about flat year-over-year.* Net Leverage: Ended the first quarter with 0.6 turns of net leverage.* Share Repurchases: 405,000 shares for $30.2 million, with $159 million remaining under the current authorization.* Guidance for Fiscal Year 2024:* Comp sales, excluding gas, expected to range from 1% to 2%.* Merchandise gross margin rate expected to improve by approximately 20 basis points.* Effective tax rate of approximately 28% for the remaining three quarters of the fiscal year.* Adjusted EPS expected in the $3.75 to $4 range. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theearningscall.substack.com

Doug Weich, the Founder and CEO of Sophelle and Connecter for the Retail AI Council, and Shirley Gao, the Chief Digital and Information Officer of PacSun and member of the Executive Leadership Committee of the Retail AI Council, add their page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear how to embrace AI (Artificial Intelligence), follow your passions, watch out for shiny object syndrome, Doug's family ties to BJ's Wholesale Club, and Shirley's favorite use cases for AI. Connect with Doug and Shirley on LinkedIn and at RetailAiCouncil.com

864: In many cases, companies develop systems with a primary focus on efficiency and begin to address their impacts on the customer late in the process. At BJ's Wholesale Club, CIO Anjana Harve looks to flip this around with the customer experience in mind at the beginning and end of the process. In this episode of Technovation, Anjana joins Peter in a discussion on improving the digital customer experience at BJ's Wholesale, optimizing revenue, and boosting efficiency. With extensive experience as a CIO in the healthcare industry, Anjana brings a unique perspective to the retail sector, focusing on customer centricity and the application of technology to serve and improve the member experience at BJ's. She delves into her strategy for a member-centric architecture that provides a 360-degree view of the customer and fosters hyper-personalization at scale. Finally, Anjana shares her perspective on how companies can uplift and support women in tech, the trends and intersections in technology she keeps her eye on, and the secrets to her continued career success.

864: In many cases, companies develop systems with a primary focus on efficiency and begin to address their impacts on the customer late in the process. At BJ's Wholesale Club, CIO Anjana Harve looks to flip this around with the customer experience in mind at the beginning and end of the process. In this episode of Technovation, Anjana joins Peter in a discussion on improving the digital customer experience at BJ's Wholesale, optimizing revenue, and boosting efficiency. With extensive experience as a CIO in the healthcare industry, Anjana brings a unique perspective to the retail sector, focusing on customer centricity and the application of technology to serve and improve the member experience at BJ's. She delves into her strategy for a member-centric architecture that provides a 360-degree view of the customer and fosters hyper-personalization at scale. Finally, Anjana shares her perspective on how companies can uplift and support women in tech, the trends and intersections in technology she keeps her eye on, and the secrets to her continued career success.

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C5YlICgrzWP/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and BJ's Wholesale Club now recall Berkley Jensen Citronella 72-inch Tiki Torches.  The top of the torch tends to break open or fall off while lit leading to burns. About 90,000 of these tiki torches were sold at BJ's. Stop lighting and using these tiki torches.  Empty the fuel reservoirs and return the torches to BJ's for a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/BJs-Wholesale-Club-Recalls-Berkley-Jensen-Citronella-72-inch-Tiki-Torches-Due-to-Burn-Hazard #tiki #torch #bjs #burns #recall

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, where we unveil today's top headlines reshaping the retail landscape.In today's headlines:Trader Joe's adjusts its iconic banana prices for the first time in over 20 years, raising individual banana prices to 23 cents.Academy Sports + Outdoors announces plans to open 160 to 180 new stores over the next five years.BJ's Wholesale Club expands its footprint with a dozen new club openings across the Southeast and Midwest regions.GameStop implements job cuts as part of its cost-reduction efforts following declines in fourth-quarter and full-year sales.Stay tuned for more transformative developments in the retail industry, brought to you daily by Omni Talk. Be careful out there!

In der heutigen Folge von „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Daniel Eckert und Holger Zschäpitz über die drei Kaufideen der besten Analysten, den wohl teuersten Satz von Apple-Boss Tim Cook und eine Schmähkritik am Highflyern Super Micro Computer. Außerdem geht es um Rheinmetall, Vonovia, Crowdstrike, Nike, BJ's Wholesale Club, Hertz, Nvidia, Yandex, Sixt, Volkswagen, Porsche AG, Continental, Mercedes-Benz Group, BASF, BMW, Allianz, Commerzbank, Airbus, Deutsche Bank, Continental, Daimler Truck, DHL, Münchener Rück, Beiersdorf, VanEck's Semiconductor ETF (WKN: A2QC5J), Wisdomtree Copper ETC (WKN: A0KRKR), WisdomTree Copper 3x Daily Leveraged (WKN: A1VBKQ), Global X Copper Miners ETF (WKN: A3C7FZ), Lunding, Ivanhoe, Antofagasta, Southern Copper, Freeport McMoRan, Glencore, BHP, Aurubis, MMG Limited. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Ab sofort gibt es noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C2If9Y-rqjA/ The CPSC and Homedics are recalling Homedics Therapist Select Percussion Personal Massagers due to overheating while charging and risks of fire and burn hazards. About 46,000 of these percussion massagers were sold in the US and about 41,000 were sold in Canada at Macy's, BJ's Wholesale Club, Lowe's, JCPenney, The Home Depot and other stores nationwide and online at Homedics.com, Macys.com, BJs.com, Lowes.com, HomeDepot.com and Amazon.com. Immediately stop charging and using these massagers and contact Homedics at 1-800-466-3342 to determine if your massager is included in the recall and to arrange a refund or a product credit. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Homedics-Recalls-Massagers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards #homedics #massager #overheating #burns #fire #recall

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. recently conducted their Earnings Call, during which CEO Bob Eddy affirmed the company's dedication to long-term value. Eddy underscored a myriad of encouraging performance markers, such as membership growth, amplified traffic, market share expansion, and steady unit trends all noticed in the recent financial period. With a focus on longevity, these factors are perceived by the company leadership to contribute positively to the corporation. Nevertheless, Eddy also brought up an area of concern in the form of climbing disinflation affecting perishable food products. The company had anticipated this trend and foresees that it may persist, leading to unpredictability and potential volatility in pricing. Eddy, alongside this, reassured investors that the company remains steadfast in its commitment to value provision and member support. The company's priorities include boosting member loyalty, providing an unmatched shopping experience, digital business growth, and market footprint enlargement. The strategies to realize these goals involve investment in pricing strategies, proprietary brands, and digital features aimed at facilitating convenience and personalized member experiences. In regard to future plans, the company is set to inaugurate five more clubs within the next quarter. This action will bring the number of newly introduced clubs for the current financial year to nine. Furthermore, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. is willing to invest in automation, enhancing the general merchandise sector, and continuation of innovation to drive growth and optimize shareholder returns. In summary, as claimed on the company's earnings call, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. is prepared to address potential obstacles while profiting from market growth opportunities. BJ Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BJ/profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com  This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.

We cover a couple of interesting local disputes on this week's Access Louisville podcast.First off, Reporter Michael L. Jones tells us about a copyright infringement lawsuit involving the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels and the Kentucky Colonels International. The HOKC won a judgement against the KCI but it looks like an appeal is in the works.After that we talk about a bankruptcy case for Louisville restaurant chain Green District. And after that, we talk about the closure of the Fern Valley Strike and Spare, which comes after a land sale but not without a bit of social media discord.After that we switch gears and talk a possible IPO by Louisville health tech firm Waystar. And we go over a few restaurant and retail stories involving a new taco joint — Bakersfield coming to the Highlands; and a new retailer, BJ's Wholesale Club, coming to Jefferson Mall.Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. 

In this episode, we will explore the different wholesale options available on Shopify. Whether you're a seasoned wholesaler or just starting out, Shopify can be a powerful tool for your business. We'll discuss three main options for using Shopify for wholesale, including creating discount codes for your retail site, using an app like Wholesale Club, or setting up a separate wholesale store. We'll dive into the pros and cons of each method, considering factors like customer experience, cost, and the need for additional apps.In this episode, we will cover:- The three main wholesale options on Shopify- Pros and cons of each option- Considerations for customer experience and cost- The host's guest interview on Wholesaleinabox.com- A positive review of the DIY Shopify courseThank you for joining us on Product Powerhouse. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast for more actionable strategies to supercharge your product-based business. And remember, you're not alone in this journey - we're here to help you become a true product powerhouse. Support the showCONNECT WITH ERIN ALEXANDER: UNFILTERED - New subscriber only podcast for $3/month Facebook Community Instagram YouTube DIY Shopify Course Product Powerhouse Website

Tyler Sperry is an experienced e-commerce specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the retail and publishing industries. As the Director of E-commerce and Affiliates at America's Test Kitchen, he oversees the presentation of products across e-commerce, physical retail, and third-party distribution. Tyler is skilled in procurement, merchandising, social media, online marketing, and project management. He previously worked as a Buyer for BJ's Wholesale Club and as a Sales and Events Manager at KarmaLoop. In this episode… Are you an e-commerce company considering a change to your commerce platform? It's essential to weigh your options and pick one that fits your needs. Selecting the right e-commerce platform can be tricky. Not only is it difficult to know which is best, but it is hard to know if it will stay that way. Companies change over time, and some platforms lack the flexibility to adapt alongside your business. Adobe Commerce is a popular option, but it may not be perfect for every shop. So what are some of the key advantages and limitations of the platform? On this episode of the Ecommerce Wizards Podcast, Guillaume Le Tual talks with Tyler Sperry, the Director of E-commerce and Affiliates for America's Test Kitchen, to discuss his experience with Adobe Commerce. Tyler touches on the company's first platform, why they changed to Adobe, and some of their experiences with it. They also offer advice to those considering making a transition.