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PodcastINTHEBLACKOctober 6, 2026

The CFO lessons behind Costco's long-term strategy

Former Costco CFO Richard Galanti explains the financial logic behind Costco's low-markup model, its $1.50 hot dog combo, cash allocation, monthly sales reporting and CFO priorities.

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