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Comparison between two retail companies picked are Walmart and Costco

The two retail companies picked are Walmart and Costco whose 2017 Financial statement links are provided below: WALMART https://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/ wmt/financials?query=income- statement COSTCO https://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/ cost/financials?query=income- statement Both organizations are well known brands and position themselves well with their customer base. Walmart’s value proposition is “We save people money so they can live better”. On the other hand, Costco’s value proposition is “All-in-one convenience and everyday affordability”. Both retailers focus on cost saving for their customers. Looking at their financial statements and by analyzing them a few key areas are evident when comparing the two organization. Looking at the current ratio and quick ratio we can determine the short-term solvency of each organization. The current ratio can be determined by dividing the assets by the liabilities. Walmart’s current ratio sits at 0.86 while Costco’s sits at 0.99. The quick ratio is c

THE DEPARTED SOUL

Do you know , how one feels when one`s someone known depart forever? Well many of you may know, there is nothing new about it. Coming and going is the way of the life. But , you know since last 15 years I have been in touch with a man, who was a humble violin teacher, senior to my no less than 22 years ! But we were friends. The man was not much intelligent, neither sophisticated or that way much educated academically; but still with all his simplicity, honesty he was one to reckon with , in this mega city. At the age of 77 , he expired last Suday, 09th Dec, 2007. His name was Mr, Kanai Mukherjee, may God bless him.