# Business Social Trends & Public Discussions — 2026-10-09 19:40 UTC > **Category:** Business > **Status:** Trending Up > **Timestamp:** 2026-10-09 19:40 UTC (2026-10-09T19:40:00Z) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-10-09-19-40/non_crypto/business > **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-10-09-19-40/non_crypto.md --- ## 10-Minute Category Volume & Sentiment - **Total Posts:** 41 - **Total Impressions:** 34.8K - **Bullish / Positive:** 18 - **Bearish / Negative:** 11 - **Neutral:** 12 --- ## Engagement Analysis Total Engagement - Comments: 91, Retweets: 44, Likes: 242, Impressions: 34833 --- ## Cited Discussions & Public Evidence ### Discussion #1 by @alifarhat79 > **Author:** [@alifarhat79](https://x.com/alifarhat79) > **Metrics:** 71 likes · 7 retweets · 15 comments · 12.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T17:28:04+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alifarhat79/status/2108610459095982294](https://x.com/alifarhat79/status/2108610459095982294) > **Visual Context:** A stock chart shows T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) down $22.71 (-13.26%) to $148.60 on October 9, illustrating the sharp sell-off in telecom stocks following SpaceX's announcement that it's acquiring 800 MHz spectrum to enhance Starlink Mobile's indoor coverage. > > "Telecom companies T-mobile, ATT and Verizon have lost around $60 billion in market cap after SpaceX announced it’s acquiring 800 MHz spectrum, which will allow Starlink Mobile to provide better indoor coverage. It’s over" ### Discussion #2 by @Kalshi > **Author:** [@Kalshi](https://x.com/Kalshi) > **Metrics:** 30 likes · 5 retweets · 12 comments · 6.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:39:27+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Kalshi/status/2108643525659336749](https://x.com/Kalshi/status/2108643525659336749) > > "JUST IN: Netflix is reportedly planning to cut 5% of its workforce as soon as next week, per Puck News" ### Discussion #3 by @EricLDaugh > **Author:** [@EricLDaugh](https://x.com/EricLDaugh) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 2.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:45:42+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2108645097621365030](https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2108645097621365030) > > "UPDATE: Anti-Elon Musk Delta CEO Ed Bastian just DOUBLED DOWN on REFUSING Starlink on any and all flights — basically saying he knows better than Elon, "We know what we're doing." "We're happy with where we sit," he said per WSJ Is he SERIOUS?! Bastian deserves to" ### Discussion #4 by @XFreeze > **Author:** [@XFreeze](https://x.com/XFreeze) > **Metrics:** 21 likes · 6 retweets · 8 comments · 1.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:39:29+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XFreeze/status/2108643531866956145](https://x.com/XFreeze/status/2108643531866956145) > > "Elon Musk has gone head to head with Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, over Starlink’s future in India “Dear Prime Minister Ambani, please accept my humble apologies for not realizing that you are the real boss of India” That was Elon Musk’s response amid the battle over" ### Discussion #5 by @FastCompany > **Author:** [@FastCompany](https://x.com/FastCompany) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 1.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:53:02+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FastCompany/status/2108631841867538822](https://x.com/FastCompany/status/2108631841867538822) > > "Think Buc-ee's, Wawa, or Sheetz is America's favorite convenience store? Think again. A new national ranking has a surprising winner." ### Discussion #6 by @theSamPadilla > **Author:** [@theSamPadilla](https://x.com/theSamPadilla) > **Metrics:** 13 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 1.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:03:53+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/theSamPadilla/status/2108619472160616631](https://x.com/theSamPadilla/status/2108619472160616631) > > "Teleop data collection is rebranding as robotics deployment. Don't be fooled." ### Discussion #7 by @Aiwithpoonam > **Author:** [@Aiwithpoonam](https://x.com/Aiwithpoonam) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 796 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:44:27+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Aiwithpoonam/status/2108629682568777860](https://x.com/Aiwithpoonam/status/2108629682568777860) > **Visual Context:** A social media analytics dashboard shows metrics: 46.9M Impressions (+20%), 1.3% Engagement rate (-60%), 614.4K Engagements (+8%), 72.7K Profile visits (+14%), 146.7K Replies (+27%), 216K Likes (+8%), 47.2K Reposts (+5%), 119.1K Bookmarks (+5%), and 12.6K Shares (+1%). > > "If you need 46.9M impression Just say hi I’ll boost your page" ### Discussion #8 by @thomasbrushdev > **Author:** [@thomasbrushdev](https://x.com/thomasbrushdev) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 741 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:47:55+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/thomasbrushdev/status/2108630555373842498](https://x.com/thomasbrushdev/status/2108630555373842498) > > "Hey folks! In a few weeks, I'm hosting a private live event where I'm going to be breaking down how exactly to build a profitable indie game, from idea to demo, and from demo to launch. It's a 3 day event where I can talk directly with you, hear your ideas, and walk you through" ### Discussion #9 by @Portafolioco > **Author:** [@Portafolioco](https://x.com/Portafolioco) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 638 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:34:44+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Portafolioco/status/2108642335965749363](https://x.com/Portafolioco/status/2108642335965749363) > > "Mazda podría volver a ensamblar vehículos en Colombia, 12 años después del cierre de su planta. El ministro de Comercio, Mauricio Lizcano, se reunió con representantes de la marca japonesa para explorar alternativas de inversión, incluida una posible planta de ensamblaje y" ### Discussion #10 by @MVTARDE > **Author:** [@MVTARDE](https://x.com/MVTARDE) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 564 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:23:25+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MVTARDE/status/2108624391311413628](https://x.com/MVTARDE/status/2108624391311413628) > > "Bernardos, on the fine imposed on a company for raffling off TheGrefg's car without authorization: "Kudos to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs"" ### Discussion #11 by @digg > **Author:** [@digg](https://x.com/digg) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 564 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:55:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/digg/status/2108632342709280784](https://x.com/digg/status/2108632342709280784) > > "TypeSafe AI says it raised $870 million in a Series A at a $7.5 billion valuation, led by Andreessen Horowitz with Sequoia Capital and DCVC participating. The company says Jev is now used by about a third of Fortune 500 companies." ### Discussion #12 by @kathrynwu1 > **Author:** [@kathrynwu1](https://x.com/kathrynwu1) > **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 502 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:00:05+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kathrynwu1/status/2108633616741785725](https://x.com/kathrynwu1/status/2108633616741785725) > > "Marc Andreessen gave two great pieces of career advice for young people: 1. Join a Series C–E startup. PMF is proven, but there's still massive room to grow and take on real responsibility. 2. If you want to work in AI, move to SF. Go where the best people, opportunities, and" ### Discussion #13 by @RemoteLinkTech > **Author:** [@RemoteLinkTech](https://x.com/RemoteLinkTech) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 1 retweets · 30 comments · 465 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:14:50+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RemoteLinkTech/status/2108637327643861135](https://x.com/RemoteLinkTech/status/2108637327643861135) > > "Hiring Remote Customer chat support Running from: Thursday - Monday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM Pay is $27 per hour Fully Remote Let us know if you are interested" ### Discussion #14 by @CYBERPOWERPC > **Author:** [@CYBERPOWERPC](https://x.com/CYBERPOWERPC) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 445 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:05:54+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CYBERPOWERPC/status/2108635080902226377](https://x.com/CYBERPOWERPC/status/2108635080902226377) > > "THE COLUMBUS DAY SALE IS HERE! Your next gaming upgrade is calling! Save BIG on your next CyberPowerPC gaming rig with deals you DON'T want to miss! -$150 OFF all custom gaming desktops & laptops -Up to $300 EXTRA instant savings on prebuilt desktops -FREE ASUS" ### Discussion #15 by @adweak > **Author:** [@adweak](https://x.com/adweak) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 443 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T17:54:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/adweak/status/2108617203201564706](https://x.com/adweak/status/2108617203201564706) > **Visual Context:** A group of five well-dressed business professionals stand in an office setting, exchanging business cards and smiling. > > "BREAKING: Agency Business Cards For Freelancers Arrive Just In Time For New Business Pitch" ### Discussion #16 by @EspacioNoticias > **Author:** [@EspacioNoticias](https://x.com/EspacioNoticias) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 341 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:59:05+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EspacioNoticias/status/2108633363699401164](https://x.com/EspacioNoticias/status/2108633363699401164) > **Visual Context:** News graphic showing the Meta logo with Spanish text 'META BLOQUEA ANUNCIOS DE TIKTOK EN SIETE PAÍSES' (Meta blocks TikTok ads in seven countries), listing the US, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. > > "META BLOCKS TIKTOK ADS IN SEVEN COUNTRIES Ban reaches ByteDance and campaigns that redirect to TikTok; the measure comes amid the agreement on child safety. periodicoespacio.com/meta-prohibe-a …" ### Discussion #17 by @mkdirecto > **Author:** [@mkdirecto](https://x.com/mkdirecto) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 310 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:00:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mkdirecto/status/2108618502437486789](https://x.com/mkdirecto/status/2108618502437486789) > > "El recato en el consumo no corta las alas al gasto publicitario global, que se dispara un 11,9% en 2026" ### Discussion #18 by @pymnts > **Author:** [@pymnts](https://x.com/pymnts) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 301 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T14:06:23+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pymnts/status/2108559704217571712](https://x.com/pymnts/status/2108559704217571712) > > "Small businesses are finding ways to grow without growing payroll. Here’s what the latest PYMNTS Intelligence SMB Growth Monitor found among SMBs using AI. 72% get work done faster. Six in 10 produce more work without adding staff. 13% skipped a hire they otherwise" ### Discussion #19 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 300 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:36:22.524000+00:00 > > "My Amazon order for once was packaged very well." ### Discussion #20 by @PioneerSeedsCA > **Author:** [@PioneerSeedsCA](https://x.com/PioneerSeedsCA) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 264 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T17:51:20+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PioneerSeedsCA/status/2108616315212570701](https://x.com/PioneerSeedsCA/status/2108616315212570701) > > "When @Crocus_Ag started with Pioneer®, there wasn't a single acre of grain corn in her territory. Today, growers are embracing new opportunities and helping shape what's next. That's the power of trust, relationships, and progress. #ThisIsPersonal" ### Discussion #21 by @computerhoy > **Author:** [@computerhoy](https://x.com/computerhoy) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 226 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:15:32+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/computerhoy/status/2108637505633325082](https://x.com/computerhoy/status/2108637505633325082) > > "iPhone 18 Pro: un informe de Nikkei Asia asegura que Apple está reduciendo la producción ante la baja demanda" ### Discussion #22 by @DiarioBitcoin > **Author:** [@DiarioBitcoin](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 217 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:38:12+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2108643210692018499](https://x.com/DiarioBitcoin/status/2108643210692018499) > **Visual Context:** A political cartoon with Spanish text 'Trump compró bonos de SpaceX y firmó una orden espacial dos días después,' depicting Trump signing a 'Orden espacial' document near a rocket. > > "Trump compró bonos de SpaceX por hasta USD 5 millones Dos días después firmó una orden para agilizar permisos de lanzamientos comerciales, con una meta de 1.000 lanzamientos y reentradas anuales para 2030. La Casa Blanca afirma que gestores externos administran su cartera." ### Discussion #23 by @StanbicBankGH > **Author:** [@StanbicBankGH](https://x.com/StanbicBankGH) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 212 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:57:39+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StanbicBankGH/status/2108633005455528005](https://x.com/StanbicBankGH/status/2108633005455528005) > > "We are closing Customer Service Week the same way we work every day: with YOU at the centre! From the faces behind the calls, chats and smiles, thank you for letting us serve you! #GoingTheExtraMile #HappyCustomerServiceWeek #stanbicbankghana" ### Discussion #24 by @Webex > **Author:** [@Webex](https://x.com/Webex) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 208 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T17:56:17+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Webex/status/2108617560748908783](https://x.com/Webex/status/2108617560748908783) > > "Customers shouldn’t have to repeat themselves, chase updates or connect the dots across departments. Introduced at #WebexOne, Dialog is designed to bring customer and enterprise context together so AI agents can coordinate across people, agents and systems throughout the" ### Discussion #25 by @feyermusic > **Author:** [@feyermusic](https://x.com/feyermusic) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 173 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:52:07+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/feyermusic/status/2108631614171517361](https://x.com/feyermusic/status/2108631614171517361) > > "Breaking News: Lumentum’s CEO just revealed to Bloomberg that orders for its optical component products are fully booked through early 2029. The photonics sector will mint a new wave of millionaires during this cycle. $LITE Like, follow, and turn on notifications." ### Discussion #26 by @sixugc > **Author:** [@sixugc](https://x.com/sixugc) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 153 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:08:05+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sixugc/status/2108620530853036361](https://x.com/sixugc/status/2108620530853036361) > > "that's how you know it's a banger same hook, same format, different app 34.4M views for Alarmy, currently at $800,000/mo check their strategy for free: darkugc.com/?video=ig-DY_R …" ### Discussion #27 by @myfallingdawn > **Author:** [@myfallingdawn](https://x.com/myfallingdawn) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 128 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:54:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/myfallingdawn/status/2108632298942042186](https://x.com/myfallingdawn/status/2108632298942042186) > > "INN detail INN BIFW26 SIAM PARAGON #SiamParagonBIFW2026xInn#POEM20thAnniversary#PoemxINN #innjkrsn #BIFW2026 @innjakkrasin" ### Discussion #28 by @BIGDADDY_west71 > **Author:** [@BIGDADDY_west71](https://x.com/BIGDADDY_west71) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 10 retweets · 0 comments · 128 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:01:32+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BIGDADDY_west71/status/2108633981218680940](https://x.com/BIGDADDY_west71/status/2108633981218680940) > > "Elon Musk takes aim at Mukesh Ambani over Starlink’s access to India, accusing telecom interests of blocking competition. Is it about monopoly or fair competition?" ### Discussion #29 by @AdrianBoysel > **Author:** [@AdrianBoysel](https://x.com/AdrianBoysel) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 119 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:11:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AdrianBoysel/status/2108621264038346901](https://x.com/AdrianBoysel/status/2108621264038346901) > **Visual Context:** A presenter stands in a modern, dimly lit lounge space with exposed ceiling pipes and pendant lights, addressing an audience seated in colorful chairs at small tables while a digital display glows behind them. > > "I started my first design studio at 19. Sold it at 24. Eventually built a seven-figure business. And to this day, some people still see me as a designer. I've been underestimated my entire life, by parents, teachers, friends, family. TIme and time again. It used to bother" ### Discussion #30 by @spbancarios > **Author:** [@spbancarios](https://x.com/spbancarios) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 115 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:18:10+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/spbancarios/status/2108638169826496915](https://x.com/spbancarios/status/2108638169826496915) > > "Os bancários do Itaú denunciam o aumento expressivo das metas estabelecidas pelo banco para o último trimestre de 2026. Segundo relatos recebidos pelo Sindicato as exigências cresceram em diferentes indicadores, dificultando o cumprimento dos objetivos." ### Discussion #31 by @Meguiars > **Author:** [@Meguiars](https://x.com/Meguiars) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 113 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:00:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Meguiars/status/2108633595006869980](https://x.com/Meguiars/status/2108633595006869980) > > "We all know black wheels can be sensitive, making it hard to find the right cleaner that cleans without causing damage. Hot Rims Black Wheel Cleaner is formulated to thoroughly clean black wheels, including glossy, matte, satin, and black chrome, without causing harm! #meguiars" ### Discussion #32 by @therealcanadawy > **Author:** [@therealcanadawy](https://x.com/therealcanadawy) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 112 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:51:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/therealcanadawy/status/2108631546496245919](https://x.com/therealcanadawy/status/2108631546496245919) > **Visual Context:** A mobile screenshot shows a Twitter/X exchange between user Ahmed Ismail and the Rogers customer service account, where the user complains about his phone plan being changed and Rogers responds asking him to contact their front line support team. > > "X is the one place where you’ll tag a company and they’ll respond" ### Discussion #33 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 100 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:47:47.488000+00:00 > > "[REVIEW] Air Jordan 4 Retro “Black Cat” 2020 from Repmax" ### Discussion #34 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:38:23.680000+00:00 > > "Why is he desparate for licence in India" ### Discussion #35 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 100 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:42:23.083000+00:00 > > "Second Choice If you had to buy a new car or SUV but BMWs were not an option, what would your second choice be" ### Discussion #36 by @MrVinodJoseph > **Author:** [@MrVinodJoseph](https://x.com/MrVinodJoseph) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 87 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T17:53:18+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MrVinodJoseph/status/2108616811403214984](https://x.com/MrVinodJoseph/status/2108616811403214984) > > "Dear Prime Minister Ambani, Please accept my humble apologies for not realizing that you are the real boss of India. Naturally, you would prefer to maintain your monopolistic exploitation of the great people of India, but would you nonetheless consider allowing Starlink to" ### Discussion #37 by @TravelWeeklyUS > **Author:** [@TravelWeeklyUS](https://x.com/TravelWeeklyUS) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 65 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:46:03+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TravelWeeklyUS/status/2108645184854708255](https://x.com/TravelWeeklyUS/status/2108645184854708255) > > "Delta CEO addresses Starlink WiFi controversy dlvr.it/TVrr6N" ### Discussion #38 by @Canal6Nicaragua > **Author:** [@Canal6Nicaragua](https://x.com/Canal6Nicaragua) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 49 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T17:55:02+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Canal6Nicaragua/status/2108617247023358415](https://x.com/Canal6Nicaragua/status/2108617247023358415) > > "¡NICARAGUA EXPORTA 2026! La segunda edición de este foro reunirá el potencial productivo del país, promoviendo la innovación, los servicios logísticos y nuevas oportunidades de negocios para impulsar las exportaciones nicaragüenses." ### Discussion #39 by @TheOmarZenhom > **Author:** [@TheOmarZenhom](https://x.com/TheOmarZenhom) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 25 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T18:32:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TheOmarZenhom/status/2108626691211846085](https://x.com/TheOmarZenhom/status/2108626691211846085) > > "Building the product is just the start. Most AI founders think once it's built the hard part is done. It's not. A product solves a problem. A business makes money. Know the difference from day one. Link in bio." ### Discussion #40 by @FridayOfertas > **Author:** [@FridayOfertas](https://x.com/FridayOfertas) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 17 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T19:38:03+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FridayOfertas/status/2108643173811523949](https://x.com/FridayOfertas/status/2108643173811523949) > > "NOVO CUPOM SHOPEE! PRISCIL450 Cashback de 50%, até R$ 20,00 em Moedas de volta Resgate aqui: frofertas.com/shprsgtr Link do carrinho: frofertas.com/shpcart" ### Discussion #41 by @iannoblee > **Author:** [@iannoblee](https://x.com/iannoblee) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 7 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-09T17:46:51+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/iannoblee/status/2108615188492472544](https://x.com/iannoblee/status/2108615188492472544) > **Visual Context:** A man outside a Nordstrom store compares Birkenstock sandals, showing Sam's Club priced at $92.98 versus Costco's online price of $84.99 for the same SKUs. > > "How can @Nordstrom compete when Costco and Sam’s Club get the exact same products for a fraction of the price? #nordstrom #costco #samsclub"