Motley Fool Money CEO Shakeups, Retail Surprises, and Hot Holiday Toys
Dec 6, 2019
Jackie Breyer, Editorial Director of the Toy Book and Toy Insider, shares her expertise on the toy industry. She discusses the hot holiday toys set to dominate this season and reveals why Target is emerging victorious in the toy retail landscape. The conversation highlights trends like Baby Yoda merchandise and the intense competition between toy giants Hasbro and Mattel. Listeners will also get practical tips for holiday shopping, emphasizing the importance of planning ahead amidst the evolving retail market.
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Alphabet's CEO Transition
- Alphabet CEO transition is smooth, with Sundar Pichai replacing Larry Page.
- This signals a potential shift back towards Google's core businesses.
Pichai's Focus
- Pichai's leadership may prioritize Google's core businesses, like search and YouTube.
- This could involve better monetization of YouTube and de-emphasizing "other bets."
United's New CEO
- United Airlines' new CEO, Scott Kirby, was behind many of the company's successful growth strategies.
- This makes him a suitable successor to Oscar Munoz.