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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...
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My siprited Colleague; Amit Sammadar!



I can not remember when I first saw him! May be in early 90s; when at our main branch in Dalhousie area used to hold lot of indoor games competitions like Carom, Bridge and Table tennis ; I found him playing cards. I remember his head was covered with a white towel cap. This made me curious! I heard of him earlier, that one alike me from Air Force, joined our Bank in one of our North Calcutta's branch. He was playing cards with deep concentration and some time howling with triumphal joy as usual in any competitive card games here. The man was heavily built with muscular body and emitting a masculine spirit in all his gesture. With a voluminous voice and typical accent of 'Bangladesh'; he sounded warm and humorous. That was the first sight of him I had.

Back in office I enquired about his 'towel cap' in sultry summer evening. To my utter surprise came to know the man was fighting cancer! It was his nose , that was affected. I tried to visualized the man I saw, full with spirit, not a slight symptom of any disease. I heard that chemo therapy had its effects and his hair fell; so he was covering his head with that cap! I scolded myself for thinking of him something mischievous; looked like joker! Anyway human minds go astray sometime, I consoled. He cast a deep impression in me; I felt him living with old Air Force spirit; fly till die.

For the past twenty years; time and again we met. Later got introduced, talked sometime in trivial matters, joked but never felt that the man standing in front , has been suffering from dreadful disease. Heard from his friends about his chemo therapies; how boldly he used to take them, surprising even the treating physicians. I never heard him discussing his disease or treatments on any occasion. He ever remained bold and spirited; hair fell and grew again but he remained the same.

This year he retired in the first quarter. I met him once after his retirement and found with the same spirit; talked about his time after superannuation. He seemed happy and fulfilled. Just yesterday I heard he is sick and admitted in a Nursing Home. Today I heard he left us for ever! Last word he uttered with a smile, I fought in Air there ; so fight with cancer here; both are risky but adventurous!
Well he was my colleague Amit Sammadar; hat's off; my kudos.
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bibhas said…
HELLO! BADU,
AND IT'S AGAIN, I COULD NOT BUT COMMENT ON YOUR SCRIPT.
IT'S REALLY TOUCHING AND GIVING MUCH INSPIRATION TO ALL AILING PERSONS.THE WAY YOUR FRIEND COMBAT THE DISEASE, MUST HAVE GATHERED FROM THE VIVACITY OF AIR FORCE.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
HOW ARE YOU DOING,BADU?
I'M FINE.
BIBHAS-DA
21 September 2011 at 02:22
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