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03-05-2025
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Trucker hats, squishy toys, and copious candy: Weird and wonderful finds at Warren Buffett's 'Bazaar of Bargains'
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway hosted a shareholder shopping day as part of its annual meeting. See's Candies, Squishmallows-owner Jazwares, and truck-stop chain Pilot were among the brands there. One shopper was carting two dozen plush toys, while another two had a massive haul. Warren Buffett's shareholders have traveled from far and wide to hear him speak this weekend — and to scoop up their own deals at Berkshire Hathaway's "Bazaar of Bargains." Around two dozen of Buffett's businesses — including See's Candies, Squishmallows-owner Jazwares, and truck-stop chain Pilot Flying J — set up shop on Friday and Saturday in the CHI Health Center, the venue for his annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Business Insider scoured the wares on offer and interviewed shoppers about their hauls. Scroll down for a photographic tour of the event. Shoppers arrived early to skip the lines. Friday's shareholder shopping day only began at 12 p.m., but people were already lining up to collect their entry passes and waiting for the doors to open before 8 a.m. Once attendees were allowed inside, there was a huge rush to buy golf-themed Squishmallows in the likeness of Buffett, his late business partner Charlie Munger, and a caddy character named Omaha. Within moments of the event's start, people were lugging around huge Squishmallows bags filled with the trio, as well as Pikachu and other cuddly critters. They couldn't resist the photo ops. Shareholders waited patiently to have their photo taken with various cardboard cutouts of Buffett around the room. They also posed for pictures under the welcome sign and took selfies with giant mascots for Geico, Oriental Trading, and Squishmallows. Squishmallows were hot commodities. "We bring the fun," Bret Ingraham, a senior director of public relations at Jazwares, told BI during a tour of the company's booth. Squishmallows is best known for its plush toys — Ingraham said they sell 1,000 an hour at the busiest times. But more recently, they've struck licensing deals to roll out building kits, cosmetics, electric toothbrushes, and more. The maker of plush toys has expanded into bedding. Squishmallows has also ventured into the bedding business by making its own pillows and pillowcases. Ingraham said the company makes Buffett more accessible to the masses, adding that it's "introducing a new generation to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway in a fun, cuddly, cute way." Bill Hughes was bringing home the Buffetts. Bill Hughes, 40, told BI he works at a financial advisory firm in Oklahoma. He was lining up to ship multiple massive bags of Squishmallows back home when BI caught up with him. Hughes told BI he'd purchased about 24 of the plush toys to bring to people he knows back home. He also scooped up a Buffett hat, a pair of gloves from Wells Lamont, and household goods from Pampered Chef. He estimated that he'd spent $1,200 in total that day. See's Candies' theme this year focused on the outdoors. See's Candies' booth had a camping theme and featured Buffett and cofounder Mary See across cardboard cutouts, box sleeves, and other displays. There was an exclusive "Berkshire Box" on sale that was filled with Toasted Marshmallow Scotchmallows. Other popular flavors, including Chocolate Walnut Fudge, were also on hand. See's brought close to 25,000 pounds of product to satisfy hungry shareholders. Leslie Horenstein, senior vice president and marketing chief for See's, told BI that the company had brought close to 25,000 pounds of product, or more than 41,000 units, to the meeting. Echoing Buffett's love of the brand for building an emotional connection with customers, she said that virtually every person she meets has some "association" with the brand, despite it not being nationwide. Oriental Trading had all sorts of Buffett and Munger knickknacks. Oriental Trading's booth had the widest variety of Buffett and Munger-themed items. They included rubber ducks, chocolate coins and bars, bobbleheads, plushes, T-shirts, socks, mugs, pins, figurines, and playing cards. One shopper said the experience was good value for time and money. Claudia and her daughter Miranda were surrounded by their shopping when they told BI they were visiting from Miami and came to the meeting every couple of years. Claudia said the prices, quality, and staff were "amazing." She'd purchased shoes from Brooks Running, clothes from Fruit of the Loom, candy from See's Candies, kitchenware from Pampered Chef, and bits and pieces from Oriental Trading. Miranda told BI that she loved spending time with her parents and had bought clothes, shoes, board games, and slime. Pilot also went big on Buffett-branded swag. Pilot's booth featured meeting-exclusive trucker hats, "Berkshire Blend" coffee, T-shirts emblazoned with Buffett quotes, co-branded boxes of See's, and Buffett-inspired fortune cookies and Yeti tumblers. A giant, red, Pilot-branded truck was also parked next to the stand with a cardboard cutout of Buffett in the driver's seat. Read the original article on Business Insider Sign in to access your portfolio
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03-05-2025
- Business
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Trucker hats, squishy toys, and copious candy: Weird and wonderful finds at Warren Buffett's 'Bazaar of Bargains'
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway hosted a shareholder shopping day as part of its annual meeting. See's Candies, Squishmallows-owner Jazwares, and truck-stop chain Pilot were among the brands there. One shopper was carting two dozen plush toys, while another two had a massive haul. Warren Buffett's shareholders have traveled from far and wide to hear him speak this weekend — and to scoop up their own deals at Berkshire Hathaway's "Bazaar of Bargains." Around two dozen of Buffett's businesses — including See's Candies, Squishmallows-owner Jazwares, and truck-stop chain Pilot Flying J — set up shop on Friday and Saturday in the CHI Health Center, the venue for his annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Business Insider scoured the wares on offer and interviewed shoppers about their hauls. Scroll down for a photographic tour of the event. Shoppers arrived early to skip the lines. Friday's shareholder shopping day only began at 12 p.m., but people were already lining up to collect their entry passes and waiting for the doors to open before 8 a.m. Once attendees were allowed inside, there was a huge rush to buy golf-themed Squishmallows in the likeness of Buffett, his late business partner Charlie Munger, and a caddy character named Omaha. Within moments of the event's start, people were lugging around huge Squishmallows bags filled with the trio, as well as Pikachu and other cuddly critters. They couldn't resist the photo ops. Shareholders waited patiently to have their photo taken with various cardboard cutouts of Buffett around the room. They also posed for pictures under the welcome sign and took selfies with giant mascots for Geico, Oriental Trading, and Squishmallows. Squishmallows were hot commodities. "We bring the fun," Bret Ingraham, a senior director of public relations at Jazwares, told BI during a tour of the company's booth. Squishmallows is best known for its plush toys — Ingraham said they sell 1,000 an hour at the busiest times. But more recently, they've struck licensing deals to roll out building kits, cosmetics, electric toothbrushes, and more. The maker of plush toys has expanded into bedding. Squishmallows has also ventured into the bedding business by making its own pillows and pillowcases. Ingraham said the company makes Buffett more accessible to the masses, adding that it's "introducing a new generation to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway in a fun, cuddly, cute way." Bill Hughes was bringing home the Buffetts. Bill Hughes, 40, told BI he works at a financial advisory firm in Oklahoma. He was lining up to ship multiple massive bags of Squishmallows back home when BI caught up with him. Hughes told BI he'd purchased about 24 of the plush toys to bring to people he knows back home. He also scooped up a Buffett hat, a pair of gloves from Wells Lamont, and household goods from Pampered Chef. He estimated that he'd spent $1,200 in total that day. See's Candies' theme this year focused on the outdoors. See's Candies' booth had a camping theme and featured Buffett and cofounder Mary See across cardboard cutouts, box sleeves, and other displays. There was an exclusive "Berkshire Box" on sale that was filled with Toasted Marshmallow Scotchmallows. Other popular flavors, including Chocolate Walnut Fudge, were also on hand. See's brought close to 25,000 pounds of product to satisfy hungry shareholders. Leslie Horenstein, senior vice president and marketing chief for See's, told BI that the company had brought close to 25,000 pounds of product, or more than 41,000 units, to the meeting. Echoing Buffett's love of the brand for building an emotional connection with customers, she said that virtually every person she meets has some "association" with the brand, despite it not being nationwide. Oriental Trading had all sorts of Buffett and Munger knickknacks. Oriental Trading's booth had the widest variety of Buffett and Munger-themed items. They included rubber ducks, chocolate coins and bars, bobbleheads, plushes, T-shirts, socks, mugs, pins, figurines, and playing cards. One shopper said the experience was good value for time and money. Claudia and her daughter Miranda were surrounded by their shopping when they told BI they were visiting from Miami and came to the meeting every couple of years. Claudia said the prices, quality, and staff were "amazing." She'd purchased shoes from Brooks Running, clothes from Fruit of the Loom, candy from See's Candies, kitchenware from Pampered Chef, and bits and pieces from Oriental Trading. Miranda told BI that she loved spending time with her parents and had bought clothes, shoes, board games, and slime. Pilot also went big on Buffett-branded swag. Pilot's booth featured meeting-exclusive trucker hats, "Berkshire Blend" coffee, T-shirts emblazoned with Buffett quotes, co-branded boxes of See's, and Buffett-inspired fortune cookies and Yeti tumblers. A giant, red, Pilot-branded truck was also parked next to the stand with a cardboard cutout of Buffett in the driver's seat. Read the original article on Business Insider Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Insider
03-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Trucker hats, squishy toys, and copious candy: Weird and wonderful finds at Warren Buffett's 'Bazaar of Bargains'
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway hosted a shareholder shopping day as part of its annual meeting. See's Candies, Squishmallows-owner Jazwares, and truck-stop chain Pilot were among the brands there. One shopper was carting two dozen plush toys, while another two had a massive haul. Warren Buffett's shareholders have traveled from far and wide to hear him speak this weekend — and to scoop up their own deals at Berkshire Hathaway's " Bazaar of Bargains." Around two dozen of Buffett's businesses — including See's Candies, Squishmallows-owner Jazwares, and truck-stop chain Pilot Flying J — set up shop on Friday and Saturday in the CHI Health Center, the venue for his annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Business Insider scoured the wares on offer and interviewed shoppers about their hauls. Scroll down for a photographic tour of the event. Shoppers arrived early to skip the lines. Friday's shareholder shopping day only began at 12 p.m., but people were already lining up to collect their entry passes and waiting for the doors to open before 8 a.m. Once attendees were allowed inside, there was a huge rush to buy golf-themed Squishmallows in the likeness of Buffett, his late business partner Charlie Munger, and a caddy character named Omaha. Within moments of the event's start, people were lugging around huge Squishmallows bags filled with the trio, as well as Pikachu and other cuddly critters. They couldn't resist the photo ops. Shareholders waited patiently to have their photo taken with various cardboard cutouts of Buffett around the room. They also posed for pictures under the welcome sign and took selfies with giant mascots for Geico, Oriental Trading, and Squishmallows. Squishmallows were hot commodities. "We bring the fun," Bret Ingraham, a senior director of public relations at Jazwares, told BI during a tour of the company's booth. Squishmallows is best known for its plush toys — Ingraham said they sell 1,000 an hour at the busiest times. But more recently, they've struck licensing deals to roll out building kits, cosmetics, electric toothbrushes, and more. The maker of plush toys has expanded into bedding. Squishmallows has also ventured into the bedding business by making its own pillows and pillowcases. Ingraham said the company makes Buffett more accessible to the masses, adding that it's "introducing a new generation to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway in a fun, cuddly, cute way." Bill Hughes was bringing home the Buffetts. Bill Hughes, 40, told BI he works at a financial advisory firm in Oklahoma. He was lining up to ship multiple massive bags of Squishmallows back home when BI caught up with him. Hughes told BI he'd purchased about 24 of the plush toys to bring to people he knows back home. He also scooped up a Buffett hat, a pair of gloves from Wells Lamont, and household goods from Pampered Chef. He estimated that he'd spent $1,200 in total that day. See's Candies' theme this year focused on the outdoors. See's Candies' booth had a camping theme and featured Buffett and cofounder Mary See across cardboard cutouts, box sleeves, and other displays. There was an exclusive "Berkshire Box" on sale that was filled with Toasted Marshmallow Scotchmallows. Other popular flavors, including Chocolate Walnut Fudge, were also on hand. See's brought close to 25,000 pounds of product to satisfy hungry shareholders. Leslie Horenstein, senior vice president and marketing chief for See's, told BI that the company had brought close to 25,000 pounds of product, or more than 41,000 units, to the meeting. Echoing Buffett's love of the brand for building an emotional connection with customers, she said that virtually every person she meets has some "association" with the brand, despite it not being nationwide. Oriental Trading had all sorts of Buffett and Munger knickknacks. Oriental Trading's booth had the widest variety of Buffett and Munger-themed items. They included rubber ducks, chocolate coins and bars, bobbleheads, plushes, T-shirts, socks, mugs, pins, figurines, and playing cards. One shopper said the experience was good value for time and money. Claudia and her daughter Miranda were surrounded by their shopping when they told BI they were visiting from Miami and came to the meeting every couple of years. Claudia said the prices, quality, and staff were "amazing." She'd purchased shoes from Brooks Running, clothes from Fruit of the Loom, candy from See's Candies, kitchenware from Pampered Chef, and bits and pieces from Oriental Trading. Miranda told BI that she loved spending time with her parents and had bought clothes, shoes, board games, and slime. Pilot also went big on Buffett-branded swag. Pilot's booth featured meeting-exclusive trucker hats, "Berkshire Blend" coffee, T-shirts emblazoned with Buffett quotes, co-branded boxes of See's, and Buffett-inspired fortune cookies and Yeti tumblers. A giant, red, Pilot-branded truck was also parked next to the stand with a cardboard cutout of Buffett in the driver's seat.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Hundreds gather for funeral of St. Tammany Parish Sgt. Grant Candies
SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is remembering Sergeant Grant Candies. Candies was killed while trying to stop a speeding car during a chase along Interstate 10 last month. In addition to the family and friends of Candies, his funeral drew hundreds of law enforcement officers from across the state to the Harbor Center in Slidell. The eight pallbearers slowly exited the convention center Tuesday afternoon as the sounds of bagpipes filled the air. New Orleans councilman announces National Crime Victims' Rights Week events The wife and children of the late sergeant embraced one another as they prepared to lay him to rest. Just moments before, crowds filled the facility for the 37-year-old's funeral.'Your husband did everything he could do to protect the people of this parish, and he did it to the best of his ability at all times,' said Chad Keating, one of the speakers, as he addressed Candies' wife. 'You should be proud, and if he could say anything today, he would say, you just continue on like I taught you.' Before joining the sheriff's office in 2016, Candies served as a marine sergeant, and his innate skills helped empower those around him.'He was fierce, the kind of guy you wanted in your fox hole and in your life,' said Scott Goretzke, who served in the Marines with Candies. 'He lifted people up around him. His confidence made another stronger, and when you were around him, you wanted to be there.' Belle Chasse Bridge tolling to start April 3 Even though Candies' grit and determination earned him numerous accolades, he also knew how to make people laugh.'In true Grant fashion, it wasn't long until he decided to reenact the scene from The Dukes of Hazard as he attempted to fly his Crown Victoria across a small drainage canal,' said one of colleagues at the sheriff's some speakers shared laughs, others shed tears.'Thank you, Grant, for everything,' said Nico Paternostro. 'You'll be deeply missed but never forgotten. I miss you so much.' Candies was laid to rest in his hometown of Pearl River at Evan's Creek man shot after allegedly breaking into home Republican Jimmy Patronis wins special election for Gaetz's Florida seat Felon tosses fentanyl pills during foot chase, admits to drug, gun charges Amish buggies targeted in Pennsylvania robbery, attempted robbery Marines install razor wire at border park, further restricting access Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Yahoo
‘Crawfish for Candies' event helps family of fallen STPSO sergeant
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A Pearl River bar is stepping up to help after local St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Sergeant Grant Candies was reportedly killed on Sunday, March 23. According to sports bar 'The Gym Pearl River,' on Sunday, March 30, enough jambalaya and crawfish will be prepared on location, at 64228 LA 41, Suite A, to feed 500 people. All proceeds are going toward helping Candies' family. Family remembers woman killed in New Orleans dog attack Additionally, 10 people plan to donate baked goods to the sale. Anyone who would like to donate more can drop them off at the bar between 9 and 10 a.m. on Sunday morning. Plates of crawfish or jambalaya will run $10, paid inside the bar, with cash preferred. Those with children can also pay by walking up to the drive-thru. The bartender will provide you with a ticket for your plate. Crawfish should arrive for 12 p.m., and serving should start between 12:15 and 12:30 p.m. All bar sales, which includes drinks other than alcohol, between 12 and 4 p.m., will go to the family. Coffee will be provided by Reformanda Coffee Co., which plans to donate 50% of sales to the family. Holy Cross neighbors receive support from council members in fight against grain terminal Mandina's will donate a wine basket for a raffle, with tickets costing $5. More items may become available for the raffle. Live music will be provided outside the bar, so the entire family can enjoy. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, and volunteers are welcome to assist in the community Orleans Home & Garden Show 2025 Slidell man found guilty in 2023 fatal parking lot shooting TPSO investigates 'dozens' of shots fired in Robert 'Crawfish for Candies' event helps family of fallen STPSO sergeant Lawmakers clash over proxy voting on Capitol Hill Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
