Posts Tagged ‘therm0mg’

Indoor air monitoring goes to school

November 10, 2024

https://cen.acs.org/analytical-chemistry/Indoor-air-monitoring-goes-school/102/i27

nice discussion of monitoring + using CO2 + VOCs as a proxies for airborne germs

WMT-v-HD-n-LOW

September 8, 2024

I recently came across an article on CNN discussing the decline of category killers, and it piqued my interest. It seems that Home Depot and Lowe’s are among the few remaining successful category killers, holding their own against industry giants like Walmart and Amazon. Intrigued by this phenomenon, I delved into some basic financial ratios to see if they could shed light on why this might be the case.

Below, you’ll find a table of ratios for the year 2020. While it’s challenging to interpret these numbers in light of Walmart’s vast product selection, some patterns emerge. For instance, Walmart appears to turn over its inventory more rapidly than either Home Depot or Lowe’s, and it carries significantly less debt. On the other hand, both Home Depot and Lowe’s demonstrated great success in terms of various profitability measures, in contrast to Walmart.

Though these observations don’t offer a definitive solution, they provide an interesting perspective on the competitive landscape among these retailers.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSMnm8j3S396-O9q5ji8ptwO4J-wNQzRZG5QmkNYbujXum5sZjfpva4ZDrOXhZEPmBAChWhBwG7UXtF/pubhtml

Other reference

What Bed Bath & Beyond, Toys ‘R’ Us and RadioShack have in common | CNN Business
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/29/business/bed-bath-beyond-toys-r-us-category-killer-retail/index.html

dm811-L4–WMT-v-HD-n-LOW.xlsx

Adjusted EBITDA Example | A Simple Model

March 12, 2024

https://www.asimplemodel.com/insights/adjusted-ebitda-example

Home – ABI Tape

February 4, 2024

https://abitape.com/

Geckskin™ is a new super-adhesive based on the mechanics of gecko feet

January 31, 2024

https://geckskin.umass.edu/

GS110

New York Yankees 2023 MLB Regular Season Batting Stats – ESPN

January 27, 2024

https://www.espn.com/mlb/team/stats/_/name/nyy/new-york-yankees

Door Bottom Seal Strip – Welldupo

January 15, 2024

https://welldupo.com/products/door-bottom-seal-strip

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER: YES, MSG Networks Pact for Streaming Tech Venture

January 6, 2024

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/yes-network-msg-networks-1235779444/

YES, MSG Networks Pact for Streaming Tech Venture
The launch of the Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment joint venture comes as the links between live sports and streaming video grows amid cord-cutting and other pressures on cable and satellite TV players.

WMT v HD v LOWS

January 2, 2024

See
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTyedzweZQWChBLiD-2B_lKC8G_83L4an_7op9jySFEzzIzsCClhMdwoWeruQxx6i97qSOWdS3zwG5w/pubhtml?gid=2131320557&single=true

This comparison delves into store utilization and inventory
management, shedding light on each retailer’s ability to profitably utilize their spaces and manage their inventories to turn a profit and keep debt in check. Home Depot stands out with exceptional use of retail space and strong financials, boasting the highest earnings per share and a robust net profit margin. On the other hand, Walmart showcases superior inventory management across its vast market reach, although it seems to struggle with channeling this operational efficiency into greater profit margins within the DIY segment—raising a question about the fairness of comparing Walmart’s entire operation to the more specialized HD and LOW.

dm531-L11-BENCHMARKING.xlsx

Why We’re Still Breathing Dirty Indoor Air – The New York Times

November 26, 2023

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/20/health/indoor-air-covid-pollution.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare