The Best One Yet 🛍️ “Black-vember” — Why Black Friday’s all month. McRib’s strategic impact. H&R Block(ed) by DOGE.
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Nov 22, 2024 McDonald's McRib is back, and it may just be the superhero we need as we dive into 'Black-vember,' where Black Friday expands to a whole month of shopping excitement. Elon Musk's DOGE is shaking things up with a plan for free tax filing, raising eyebrows at H&R Block. From cute crude oil beauty trends to the quirks of art valuation, the discussions are as entertaining as they are insightful, touching on everything from holiday stress to market trends.
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McRib's Dual Strategic Role
- The McRib's availability is tied to both McDonald's sales performance and pork prices.
- It acts as a strategic lever for boosting revenue and optimizing costs.
McRib as a Strategic Tool
- McDonald's strategically reintroduces the McRib during periods of declining sales or slumping stock performance.
- This coincides with lower pork prices, maximizing profitability.
Smoothing Out Demand
- Retailers are strategically smoothing out demand by extending Black Friday deals.
- This helps manage logistics and avoids overwhelming order surges.
