inside grocery stores with Derek Giles, Co-Owner of Ken's Market

We love our local markets, but what is it like operating them? This episode unpacks how a small operator competes against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco without competing on price. We talk about why Ken's walked away from Instacart, tariff pressure on imported wine, and the deliberate decision to skip self-checkout service.Top Stories:1. Tech layoffs (Zillow, Google, Salesforce)2. Ex-Pokemon director charged for hiding cameras in bathrooms3. Starbucks closes inside 999 Third building 4. Ballard Goodwill might be replaced by 300-unit mixed use developmentAbout guest Derek Giles - Co-owner, Ken's MarketDerek and his business partners took over ownership in 2019. Read more about the history of Ken's here at www.kensmarkets.comAbout host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly seattle podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com