Would I have been the patsy at $QVCPQ? $QVCAQ
QVC’s confirmed bankruptcy plan lets operating-company creditors take holdco assets and wipes out preferreds that traded above $5 before…
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Under the Hood - Tractor Supply ($TSCO)
Tractor Supply’s 2,602-store rural retail network supported 30+ years of growth.
Under The Hood - Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.
Sprouts Farmers Market’s 483-store fresh-food format combines dedicated distribution, curated assortments and long-built site selection,…
Under The Hood: Ulta Beauty, Inc. ($ULTA)
Ulta Beauty’s 46 million-member loyalty model drove strong historical cash flow, but earnings have stalled since fiscal 2022 as SG&A rose;…
Why Nike ($NKE) Won't Make It Into the Bearhold Universe
Nike is excluded from Bearhold’s universe because cultural relevance and consumer taste drive demand, leaving its revenue model less…
Amazon 2Q'26: AWS Gets the Love
Amazon’s AWS grew 37% to a $169 billion run rate in 2Q’26, while North America retail margins fell excluding a $600 million tariff refund.
DoorDash: The Infrastructure of Local Commerce
DoorDash built a last-mile logistics network around restaurant delivery, then extended it to groceries, convenience, and other local…
Matan on Stitch Fix
Stitch Fix’s rushed Freestyle pivot cannibalized its profitable Fix business, driving active clients below 3.4 million, quarterly revenue…
PesoRama ($PESO.V) FINS Review
PesoRama’s 0.64 current ratio, operating cash burn and 111% annual dilution offset 36% Q1 revenue growth, despite replacing an 18.5% loan…
LVMH: 4Q25 Business Recap
LVMH’s 2025 revenue fell 5% and operating profit 9% amid forex and luxury weakness, while Fashion & Leather Goods improved in the second…
Coupang Expert Insight Interview (No Paywall)
Coupang’s former strategy VP discusses Taiwan expansion, 1P-versus-3P economics, margins and competitive risks as CPNG trades 35% below its…
Coupang Expert Insight Interview (No Paywall)
Coupang’s former strategy VP discusses Taiwan expansion, 1P-versus-3P economics, and competitive risks as $32 billion of LTM revenue…
Bristlemoon Capital on Business Breakdowns – MercadoLibre (MELI)
MercadoLibre’s Daniel Wu discusses MELI’s Latin American e-commerce operations, fintech business model, growth opportunities and risks on…
