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Walmart surprised many of its corporate employees when it announced a return-to-office mandate. The new policy requires formerly remote workers in the US to move to one of three office locations. One worker told BI he's excited to work at headquarters, but stressed out about the short timeline. AdvertisementTwo months after Walmart surprised its previously remote corporate employees with a return-to-office mandate, many are in the midst of packing up for cross-country moves. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Persons: , Donna Morris Organizations: Walmart, Service, Business Locations: New York, San Francisco, Bentonville , Arkansas
The California Fast Food Workers Union is calling for the state's minimum wage to rise to $20.70. Businesses are still adjusting to the latest hike, and this could be a breaking point. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFresh off the heels of a major wage hike in April, California fast food workers are calling for a new one "to keep up with the rising cost of living." The California Fast Food Workers Union presented its demand for a new wage of $20.70 (up from $20) at the first-ever meeting of the newly formed Fast Food Council, KTLA News reported.
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Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a Costco truck driver in Atlanta, who has requested anonymity as they are not authorized to speak with the media. The worker has shared employment details with Business Insider to verify their identity. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementThe job requires a commercial driver's license and Costco usually wants to see three years of experience working for another reputable company. Responses will be kept confidential, and Business Insider strongly recommends using a personal email and a non-work device when reaching out.
Persons: , it's, we're, I'm, Dominick Organizations: Service, Costco, FedEx, Business Locations: Atlanta, Atlanta , Georgia, Montgomery , Alabama, Montgomery, Hoover , Alabama, Greenville , South Carolina
Read previewShoppers are slowing down spending on everything from burgers to dishwashers, and that's bad news for a growing number of companies. While inflation has since cooled, Americans are still stuck with higher prices for many of the things they buy. Shoppers are slowing down food spending — even at grocery storesThe spending slowdown has hit restaurant chains, which have launched new deals to get customers in the door. Over the past two years, income growth has helped consumer spending beat expectations, Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe said in a note on Monday. One bright spot in consumer spending: Cruises, which are seeing record demand.
Persons: , McDonald's, Burger, Taco, Jefferies, ETIENNE LAURENT, Laxman Narasimhan, It's, Dirk Van de, Van de, Andrew M, Watterson, Michael Liersch, Wells, Corey Tarlowe, Horacio Villalobos, dreuter@businessinsider.com Organizations: Service, PepsiCo, UPS, Business, Shoppers, Burger King, Taco Bell, Starbucks, Getty, Walmart, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Unilever, Whirlpool, Airlines, Jefferies, Costco Locations: Pellegrino, North America
Amazon says a criminal group is responsible for more than 10,000 items stolen through fraudulent refunds. A lawsuit also names seven US defendants who are said to have used and promoted the illegal service. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Amazon filed a federal lawsuit last week accusing a group operating on Telegram of being responsible for more than 10,000 items stolen through fraudulent returns.
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Amazon says a criminal group is responsible for more than 10,000 items stolen through fraudulent refunds. A lawsuit also names seven US defendants who are said to have used and promoted the illegal service. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Amazon filed a federal lawsuit last week accusing a group operating on Telegram of being responsible for more than 10,000 items stolen through fraudulent returns.
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The real kicker, however, is the company's 2% rewards offer for Executive members, plus an another 2% reward for holders of the Costco credit card. One Costco member told Business Insider says he uses these percentage-point differences to make up to $500 per week buying coins and flipping them to online dealers and to local shops. "For me, gold is gold," he said, "but there's always more demand for Mint." Driving through Texas one day he stopped into a Costco warehouse that happened to have US gold buffalo coins in stock. AdvertisementIn just the past six months, the member has bought more than $110,000 worth of gold, according to credit card transactions reviewed with BI.
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Costco opened its first location in Seattle in 1983, building off Price Club's warehouse format. Today's company is the product of a 1993 merger between Costco and Price Club, which opened in 1976. Costco provided Business Insider with historical photos of the chain's inaugural warehouse. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The Costco of today is in fact the result of a 1993 merger between Costco and its predecessor, Price Club, which was founded in 1976 by legendary entrepreneur Sol Price.
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Read previewSaks Fifth Avenue shoppers visiting the brand's San Francisco store may need something they previously haven't: a reservation. AdvertisementThese appointment-only stores also require fewer staff, and the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the company will lay off an unspecified number of workers. Just as Union Square is a major center of retail in San Francisco, it has also been a statistical epicenter of retail crime. Advertisement"This move is essentially about Saks trying to make the San Francisco store work better," Saunders told BI. The San Francisco Standard spoke with several shoppers in the area who expressed disappointment at Saks becoming less accessible to regular people.
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Pre-owned Rolex prices have declined for more than two years as the resale market cools. Still, nearly two thirds of Rolex models are worth more on the secondary market than at retail. One big reason for the softening prices: there are a whole lot more watches available to buy. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Morgan Stanley analyst Edouard Aubin said in a note that "it seems unlikely that secondary prices will stabilize in the near future."
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Retailers' profits are seeing a pinch as inflation cools — and in some categories, even reverses. For Costco, raising membership fees can offset some of that deflationary bite. The wholesale club prides itself on ultra-low markups, and membership fees help it do that. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . A fall in prices (known as deflation) can put a pinch on retailers' profits as they must offer better promotions and discounts to keep shoppers coming back.
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It's often said that you can buy anything at Costco, and that includes 22-inch chicken statues. A comically proportioned steel garden chicken has apparently struck a chord with Costco shoppers. The $38 product unexpectedly sold out online, leaving some Costco fans feeling left out. AdvertisementIf there are two things Costco is well known for, it's finding items you didn't know you wanted, and selling a lot of chickens. This week, those two things converged — in a way — when the company unexpectedly sold out of a 22-inch tall garden statue of a rooster.
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As food inflation rose over the last few years, companies like PepsiCo have been able to push through price increases to retailers and consumers — and then some. Food inflation has increased at a steady pace over the last few months. While PepsiCo is one of the largest food manufacturers in the world, it's far from alone in hiking prices. McMullen told investors last month he expects more discounts coming from national brands this year. Of course, national brands have been bragging about strong profits in recent years, which would suggest they're now in a position to offer discounts and promotions without breaking the bank.
Persons: , Cheetos, Jefferies, Ramon Laguarta, Laguarta, Crisman White, Rodney McMullen, McMullen, John David Rainey, Christina Hennington, they're Organizations: Service, Frito, PepsiCo, Business, Quaker Foods, Pepsi, Kroger, Walmart Locations: Quaker Foods North America
Walmart is America's grocery king, selling more food than the next two largest companies combinedThe retailer is leaning heavily into AI to get perishable foods to store shelves even faster. Take a look inside one of Walmart's state-of-the-art distribution centers for perishable goods. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementWalmart is the biggest grocery store in the US, with more shoppers getting their groceries there than from any other retailer. On Wednesday, Walmart pulled back the curtain on one of its state-of-the-art AI-powered refrigerated warehouses designed to handle perishable goods like meat, dairy, and produce.
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Costco hourly workers in the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada are getting raises later this month. Pay at both ends of the scale will increase by $1 per hour, CEO Ron Vachris said in a memo obtained by BI. The raise follows several increases in recent years as Costco tries to stay competitive on wages. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
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Walmart is offering half off the price of a Walmart+ membership until July 18. That timing gets ahead of Amazon's Prime Day, which happens on July 16 and 17. AdvertisementWalmart's members-only sales event is in the rearview, and Amazon's Prime Day isn't for another week, but that doesn't mean the war between the two biggest retailers is on pause. Until July 18, Walmart is offering Walmart+ memberships for $49 a year, or half off the usual $98 fee. If that date catches your eye, it's because the timing gets ahead of Amazon's Prime Day, which happens on July 16 and 17.
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Walmart's new Bettergoods brand is strikingly similar to the Good & Gather line from Target. While I couldn't pick a decisive winner, the real advantage here goes to customers. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The latest significant entry into this premium owned-brand space comes from Walmart, which in April announced its Bettergoods line as the company's "largest private brand food launch in 20 years." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
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President Joe Biden is facing stiff opposition from some high-profile Hollywood donors. Heiress Abigail Disney told CNBC she is ending Democratic donations until Biden ends his 2024 bid. The statement comes a day after Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings said Biden needs to step aside. AdvertisementPresident Joe Biden is facing stiff opposition from some high-profile Hollywood donors a week after his disastrous debate performance against former President Donald Trump. Millionaire heiress Abigail Disney told CNBC on Thursday that she will stop donations to the Democratic Party "until they replace Biden at the top of the ticket."
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Costco's largest gold product is a 100-gram bar from PAMP Suisse that last sold for $7,599.99. The jumbo-sized bar was briefly available this week, but sold out in less than a day. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Look no further than this week's sell-off of the company's largest gold product: 100-gram bars of 24-karat gold from PAMP Suisse that last sold for $7,599.99.
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The demise of Netflix's lowest-priced ad-free plan continues in the UK and Canada. Basic users in those markets report receiving deadlines to upgrade or accept ads. Co-CEO Greg Peters said the price hikes are intended to help pay for a wider range of content. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . So it goes with the demise of Netflix's lowest-priced ad-free plan, as users of the Basic tier in the UK and Canada report receiving deadlines to upgrade to a higher-cost option or accept ads.
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And while few shoppers would save their old grocery receipts, using apps like Instacart keep your order history for years. Now, some customers are using those past orders to discover inflation's highly personal impact on them. AdvertisementIn a video on TikTok, White shared his experience using Instacart's "reorder items" function, explaining how a $35 order skyrocketed to more than $62 in the past five years. (Several commenters suggested this was due to the app replacing some out-of-stock items with more expensive offerings from third-party sellers.) White told BI the response to his video, which has nearly a million views, has been very polarized.
Persons: , White, Manhattan —, It's, Andy Kiersz Organizations: Service, Business, Walmart, Pepsi Locations: Virginia, Los Angeles and New York City, Gelson's, LA, Wegman's, Manhattan
A Florida man admitted to shooting a Walmart drone last week, law enforcement officials said. Now, as more retailers use drones, armed Americans may add further complication to delivery by air. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRetailers have had to solve a long list of technological, regulatory, and commercial challenges in order to offer deliveries by drone. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
Persons: , Dennis Winn Organizations: Walmart, Service, Lake County Sheriff, Business Locations: Florida, Lake County
You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. People are still spending money, but there's an uncomfortable awareness that years of price hikes mean each dollar doesn't go as far as it used to. "This consumer remains very cautious, specifically when you think about larger ticket discretionary purchases," he told Oppenheimer analysts Wednesday. "Why have people who are having a hard time paying their rent have to pay more for our drink?"
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Why your local pharmacy may be closing
  + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
Read previewThursday's news that Walgreens will close a "significant" number of underperforming stores threw a spotlight on struggles facing the retail pharmacy industry. Related storiesIn short, regardless of which national pharmacy brand you pick, there's a fair chance the location in your neighborhood could close, if it hasn't already. For starters, retail pharmacies make money in two key ways: by dispensing prescription medication and ancillary medical services, and by selling an assortment of merchandise in their "front of house" retail stores. But even if things were going well for Walgreens, Wentworth suggested there would likely still be quite a few closures. "I think most of us knew — when I was in the PBM [pharmacy benefit management] business — I knew that retail pharmacy was largely overbuilt for where the future was going to be."
Persons: , Tim Wentworth, Wentworth, Manmohan Mahajan, execs, Neil Saunders Organizations: Service, Walgreens, Business, CVS
Sam's Club uses a system of floor-scrubbing robots that have AI inventory scanners. A worker tells BI this automation has made his job more enjoyable, and eased his concerns about AI. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "I had general sense of fear of losing my job to robots," a Sam's Club forklift operator told Business Insider. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
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