You can buy many of your home essentials by sticking with Kirkland Signature brand items from Costco From decor and textiles to cleaning supplies and furniture the warehouse sells hundreds of products under the Kirkland umbrella you might be tempted to grab any of the store brand's products over its pricier it's public knowledge that the chain works with many different manufacturers to produce its Kirkland offerings that means that there are differences in quality from item to item an army of loyal shoppers have shared their unbiased opinions on all things Kirkland-related Between reviews on Costco's website and other places online it just takes a little digging to sort out the must-have items from the not-worth-it ones Here's the scoop on eight Kirkland-brand items that are worth buying and three that aren't according to first-hand experience and real customer reviews Of all the home items sold under the Kirkland brand, their Signature 680 Thread Count sheets are among the most popular They currently have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on Costco.com They're available in four sizes and four colors (white Reviewers love the softness of the fabric and the way the corners of the fitted sheet are designed "The fitted sheet has wonderful elastic-reinforced corners that make the sheets easy to put on the mattress and KEEP it on the mattress if you are not a sound sleeper." And the price is reasonable a set of Kirkland sheets currently costs between $75 and $90 a set of sheets with similar specs would currently cost you upwards of $150 at Macy's No one set of sheets is perfect for everyone's tastes Many reviewers note that the top sheets aren't wide enough for their preferences Reddit commenters also say they aren't great for hot sleepers if you tend to wake up feeling sweaty and overheated percale or linen bedding might be better choices than these pima cotton sheets Reviewers are generally pleased with the effectiveness of the UltraShine pacs and give them an average rating of 4.6 stars. One person simply wrote: "Work as well as any name brand." They get the stamp of approval from Consumer Reports the Platinum Performance UltraShine packs performed "excellently" at removing food and resisting the buildup of film or white spots A few reviewers have complained about disliking the odor of the detergent false lemon scent." They also noted that washing plastic dishes with these detergent pacs caused them to absorb the smell you might want to hand wash anything plastic if you use UltraShine at home If there's anything dog people feel passionate about, it's the comfort and safety of their pups. So the fact that the Kirkland Signature Rectangular Bolster Pet Bet has an overall rating of 4.8 stars is a good indicator that a lot of dogs (and their owners) really love it Golden Retriever and she just loves this bed SHE PICKS THIS." Currently priced at $59.99 it's big enough for even a large dog to stretch out on and has a machine-washable cover the bed has only a handful of critical comments One mentions that their dog tore the bed apart within 24 hours of getting it But others mention that it is durable and that their dogs scratch and dig into this bed without ripping it the photos of real dogs snoozing and smiling on the bed are further proof of this bed's popularity Kirkland Signature Paper Towels have long been a staple in many households They've been reviewed by more than 34,000 people on Costco's website and have a very impressive 4.8-star rating They're also known to be reliably sturdy and absorbent but sold at a lower price than the name brands There's been some controversy in recent years when Costco shoppers noticed some changes in their Kirkland paper towels People aired their complaints on social media: the rolls were no longer individually wrapped and the paper quality seemed to have dropped One 2024 Reddit thread shows paper towels with different patterns Reviewers also noted that the paper towels seemed to shift in quality at one point many recent reviews still give the product five-star marks You can find packs for the same amount in other stores but you get more bang for your buck with Kirkland Target currently sells 12-roll packs of their up&up store-brand paper towels for about the same price you'll get over 200 square feet more of paper towels in the Kirkland package A lot of happy sleepers swear by the Kirkland Signature by Stearns & Foster Lakeridge Mattress There are several specific things reviewers say they like about the bed that's currently rated 4.3 stars they love that it's firm and supportive for people of all sizes We had a very tough time finding a mattress that offers enough support for my weight while being comfortable enough for her."  And, on the r/Mattress subreddit another reviewer wrote: "I sleep with two dogs and my partner as it's firm enough to prevent the mattress from moving." One criticism that comes up in multiple reviews is the fact that this mattress sleeps a little hot Costco gave their beds some serious credibility by partnering with Stearns & Foster on their Kirkland mattresses so it likely won't be available in warehouses for you to try out Costco's return policy is notoriously flexible you can get your money back if it turns out not to be the mattress of your dreams Costco makes six different varieties of Kirkland garbage bags, including heavy-duty and outdoor trash bags, and they're all well-reviewed by shoppers. Their basic kitchen drawstring bags have the most fans, though. With more than 10,000 ratings, Kirkland Signature Flex-Tech 13-Gallon Trash Bags rate an average of 4.8 stars What makes a basic kitchen trash bag so popular It's really what these trash bags don't do that matters (Kirkland does make a scented version of the same bag for shoppers who prefer it.) The price point is part of their popularity A box of 200 Kirkland bags currently costs $20.99 a 200-count box of Walmart's Great Value bags breaks down to 12.3 cents per bag As liquid dish soap goes, Kirkland Signature Ultra Shine liquid dish soap ticks all the boxes It's reasonably priced (11 cents per ounce) and a 90-ounce bottle should last for many months The actual bottle itself is too unwieldy to keep at your sink but the handle and easy-pour cap allow you to decant some into a smaller container one commenter said they had switched from Dawn Platinum to Ultra Shine without noticing any difference in cleaning quality As with many other Kirkland cleaning products the most common complaints are about the strong perfume-like fragrance keep that in mind if you're sensitive to smells With an average rating of 4.6 stars, Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean Laundry Pacs have a lot of fans Reviewers say they're "just as good as Tide," that clothes come out smelling pleasantly clean The price of the 152-count box breaks down to just 15 cents per load the liquid version of Kirkland's Ultra Clean laundry detergent breaks down to a cost of about 14 cents a load But the pacs might actually be more cost-effective over time Measuring out your own laundry detergent for each load means you might use a little more than the allotted amount Add an UltraClean pac and water to the washing machine before adding clothes so the capsule can be fully submerged and start to break down Kirkland Signature Oxi Powder is one of Costco's newest products but shoppers were pretty much immediately unimpressed when this stain remover hit shelves in 2024 Reviewers are put off by the "cloying obnoxious floral" odor especially because the packaging doesn't clearly note that it's a scented product Some users describe being unable to enter the laundry room or sleep at night on sheets that were washed with it but the Oxi Powder still averages just 3.5 out of 5 stars with a 4.8 out of 5 rating and thousands of glowing reviews on Amazon Kirkland Signature Ultra Fresh Scent Boosters do have some fans who say they love the product's "clean laundry" smell but too many reviewers warn their fellow shoppers to steer clear With an overall score of just 3.5 out of 5 on the Costco website about one-third of reviews rate these scent boosters one star The primary complaint has nothing to do with odor Reviewers say that the scent booster beads don't dissolve completely leaving sticky bits of semi-melted material stuck to their laundry and on the insides of their washing machines From a quick glance at Costco's site, you'd probably assume that their Kirkland Signature Bath Tissue would be a good buy But this is one case where reviews tell a different story The Costco subreddit is flooded with comments from people who have noticed a change in the quality of Kirkland toilet paper since the pandemic "It looks like it snowed in the bathroom with ALL the PAPER FIBER FUZZ that explodes out of the package when opened." Several Redditors agree that lint from the paper gets all over their bathrooms and even gets stuck to themselves compared to $1.75 per 100 square feet for the basic bath tissue 05-02-2025MARKETING INNOVATION It’s hard to find another single brand that has been so successful in such a dizzying array of categories BY Rob Walker Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing Costco has been on a good run lately. The beloved big-box club chain has been winning new fans for its no-nonsense stand on continuing its DEI policies, with comparable store sales up 6.8% in its most recent quarter which includes everything from underwear to frozen pizza has long been the discount club’s not-so-secret weapon Kirkland marks its 30th anniversary this year and in what’s shaping up to be a challenging economy for consumers across the board it’s poised to become more important than ever Kirkland-branded products (excluding gas) already account for nearly a quarter of Costco sales—some $56 billion in its fiscal year that ended September 1 That makes Kirkland bigger by revenue than Nike ($51 billion last year) or Netflix ($39 billion) it competes with brand-name consumer products largely on price—an obvious advantage in belt-tightening times But Kirkland is also the rare private label that’s developed its own powerful but over time the company became concerned with rising prices sometimes even when underlying commodity prices were going the other way So it decided to jump on the then-burgeoning trend of creating lower-priced house-brand alternatives it followed the practice of Sears and other major players of that era who created multiple distinct private brands for different categories But ultimately this struck management as confusing: Consumers couldn’t be expected to associate dozens of newly invented brand names with Costco Kirkland Signature—first used on vitamins and shampoo in 1995—was named after the Seattle suburb where Costco was based at the time The biggest-selling Kirkland products tend to be staples like toilet paper, paper towels, and bottled water. But as the label has developed a quality reputation, Costco has gradually become more and more adventurous about where the brand can go, and there are now an estimated 500-plus Kirkland-branded products from high-end liquor to aluminum foil to sushi It’s hard to think of any other single brand successfully competing in such a dizzying array of categories Meanwhile, the discounter’s core strategy of limiting choices in each category and generally offering far fewer SKUs (stock-keeping units) than most big-box stores ended up making Kirkland even more potent. A few years ago, according to The Wall Street Journal Costco decided Kirkland would become one of its two diaper offerings—meaning either Huggies or Pampers had to go Costco and Huggies-maker Kimberly-Clark made a deal to manufacture the Kirkland diapers; Huggies stayed (Costco later switched to another manufacturer Speculating about which big brands actually make Kirkland products—are its apparent dupes of a popular pair of Lululemon pants actually made by Lululemon?—is a Costco-fan pastime Costco generally doesn’t comment (and did not respond to an inquiry from Fast Company) but it’s widely accepted that Starbucks supplies some Kirkland coffee Traditional brands continue to outsell private label alternatives by a wide margin and others still have multiple private labels but direct Costco rival Sam’s Club has moved to a similar model built around its Member’s Mark cross-category house brand.)  And Costco has reiterated that it believes it can continue to grow private-label sales While it’s not yet clear what the full fallout of the Trump administration’s nascent and ever-changing trade war policies will look like, it’s a safe bet that shoppers are going to become increasingly price-sensitive this year; the Conference Board’s “expectations” index of forward-looking consumer sentiment has plunged That means more interest in lower-cost private labels in general—but maybe especially for a private label with a quality reputation It may not be as attention-grabbing as a $1.50 hot dog but Kirkland Signature seems positioned to become more popular than ever The final deadline for Fast Company’s Brands That Matter Awards is Friday, May 30, at 11:59 p.m. PT. 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Learn More This content references scientific studies and academic research Our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective We are committed to bringing you researched expert-driven content to help you make more informed decisions around food We know how important making choices about your overall health is and we strive to provide you with the best information possible Like any other retail store, Costco keeps a close eye on what members are spending their hard-earned money on and frequently groups those items so shoppers can look up what's hot this month customers are voting with their wallets for what their absolute favorite items are right now—both Kirkland Signature products and big name brands Here are seven of the best Costco favorites members are raving about so far this month Costco shoppers love the Fairlife Nutrition Plan Chocolate Protein Shakes ($38.99) "These are the best protein shakes I've ever had!" one shopper said "I've been using this product for several years It is perfect for those of us who have trouble getting enough protein each day due to serving size issues or limited capacity (bariatric surgery) It doesn't have an off flavor like many of the protein products on the market," another commented Shoppers love the Universal Bakery Organic Paleo Bars ($11.99) "I tried these bars while looking for a healthy paleo snack These are delicious and easy to carry along 8 Most Surprising Items I Found at Costco This Week The Kirkland Signature Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice ($23.99) is fantastic value for money It was delivered in excellent condition for food storage," one member said Shoppers love the Kirkland Signature Organic Ground Saigon Cinnamon ($19.99) "I put cinnamon in my smoothie every morning I like that it's organic and I like having a nice supply," one shopper said Good consistency and can be used in hot or cold beverages without becoming 'muddy,'" another commented Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce ($10.49) is another delicious must-have item for Costco shoppers "L & P Worcestershire sauce is the best all around umami delivering sauce available," one member said "The mixture of spices and other ingredients to include anchovies which in itself is an umami delivering ingredient are fantastic Also the sauce is fermented unlike other sauces." Copyright 2025 Galvanized Media Eat This Not That is part of the Dotdash Meredith Publishing Family Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker including the relatively new Kirkland Signature bourbon Costco introduced the Kirkland Signature bourbon in 2021 as a collaboration with the well-respected Barton 1792 brand Barton 1792 Distillery makes its whiskey in Bardstown, Kentucky, and has had a reputation for exceptional whiskey since 1879, making it the oldest fully-operating distillery in town. This puts it in the same league as the Buffalo Trace Distillery, which is a national historic landmark and the oldest continuously-operating distillery in the U.S which you might recognize as the owner of Buffalo Trace The collaboration between Costco and Barton 1792 led to three variations of Kirkland Signature bourbon whiskey including the wildly popular Kirkland Signature Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey and a whopping 60% ABV for the single barrel Costco's partnership with Barton 1792 turned out for the best Craig Garvey looks to replicate the success some of his former co-workers have had since making a similar move a capital markets partner based in Chicago has joined McDermott Will & Emery from Kirkland & Ellis Garvey said there were several reasons he decided to join McDermott including the firm’s recent growth trajectory as well as what he said was a strong cultural fit But he also said part of the reason was some of the success his former colleagues at Kirkland were having at the firm National Law Journal The Recorder The Legal Intelligencer New York Law Journal The American Lawyer Brugh Lower of Gibbons has entered an appearance for industrial equipment supplier Devco Corporation in a pending trademark infringement lawsuit accusing the defendant of selling knock-off Graco products 18 in New Jersey District Court by Rivkin Radler on behalf of Graco Inc Read More Yalowitz of Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer have entered their appearances for Hanaco Venture Capital and its executives 24 in New York Southern District Court by Zell accuses the defendants of negligently and fraudulently managing the plaintiff's $1 million investment Read More Attorneys from A&O Shearman has stepped in as defense counsel for Toronto-Dominion Bank and other defendants in a pending securities class action 11 in New York Southern District Court by Bleichmar Fonti & Auld accuses the defendants of concealing the bank's 'pervasive' deficiencies in regards to its compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and the quality of its anti-money laundering controls Read More a Pennsylvania company providing shared communications infrastructure Wolf of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani to fend off a pending breach-of-contract lawsuit 25 in Michigan Eastern District Court by Hooper Hathaway PC on behalf of The Town Residences LLC accuses Crown Castle of failing to transfer approximately $30,000 in utility payments from T-Mobile in breach of a roof-top lease and assignment agreement Read More Schwartz of McCarter & English have stepped in as defense counsel to Electrolux Home Products Inc 26 in New York Eastern District Court by Poulos Lopiccolo PC and Nagel Rice LLP on behalf of David Stern alleges that the defendant's refrigerators’ drawers and shelving repeatedly break and fall apart within months after purchase Read More Browse More Resources Already have an account? 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The additions of defensive tackles Keanu Tanuvasa from Utah and Justin Kirkland from Oklahoma State has the potential to not only upgrade BYU’s defensive line Trench warfare has not been the forte of BYU’s defensive line in recent years Under previous defensive coordinator Ilaisa Tuiaki interior defensive linemen were often lightly-recruited undersized guys who served as pawns in a “bend but don’t break” scheme It wasn’t uncommon to frustratingly watch three defensive linemen be offered up as sacrificial lambs as the eight guys behind them dropped into coverage When Jay Hill was hired going into the 2023 season he implemented a more aggressive defensive scheme but still didn’t have the quality of interior defensive linemen to fully unleash it Keanu Tanuvasa will likely be BYU’s best individual interior defensive lineman since Khyiris Tonga left Provo in 2020. When healthy, Tanuvasa was a dominant force for the Utes over the past three seasons. In 24 games (19 starts) he registered 50 tackles and four sacks. The Athletic recently projected the 6-foot-4, 300-pounder as a late first round pick in next year’s NFL Draft is coming off two seasons at Oklahoma State where he played in 26 games (seven starts) with 40 tackles Kirkland often requires more than one blocker to account for him He’s a proven difference-maker in the trenches of the Big 12 While none of the traditional stats Tanuvasa and Kirkland have put up throughout their careers jumps off the page the impact of top-shelf defensive tackles transcends the box score Quality defensive tackles elevate the impact of defensive ends and linebackers defensive tackles are often referred to as “block eaters” The more attention Tanuvasa and Kirkland draw from the offensive line the more freedom BYU’s talented linebackers will have to blow up running lanes and rack up tackles for loss Isaiah Glasker and Jack Kelly could have a field day this year Tanuvasa and Kirkland will draw additional attention from opposing offensive lines that will free up BYU’s defensive ends off the edge If opposing offenses try to block Tanuvasa and Kirkland one-on-one they each have the talent to collapse pockets and pressure the quarterback The more attention they pay to BYU's new defensive tackles the greater the ability of the Cougars defensive ends to rack up sacks Imagine what Tyler Batty could have done lining up next to these two guys The play of every positional group has cascading effects on the effectiveness of the rest of the defense Perhaps no group has a more significant impact on defenses as a whole than the interior defensive line BYU has traditionally been weak in this area BYU’s defense is about to do a whole lot of winning behind Keanu Tanuvasa and Justin Kirkland © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER BYU's two massive defensive additions may lead to a lot of winning Former Oklahoma State defensive tackle Justin Kirkland has transferred to the Cougars No place like home… Go Cougs 🤙🏻🤙🏻 pic.twitter.com/CVnzCwKGZX 335-pound Utah native appeared in all 12 games for the Cowboys in 2024 ending the campaign as the team’s third-highest rated defensive player with a 70.8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus Kirkland spent a year at Utah Tech in 2022 In three collegiate seasons between both schools Following his graduation from Roy High in 2020 where he was a teammate of current BYU receiver/return specialist Parker Kingston Kirkland served a full-time mission in Hawaii Kirkland will play alongside Utah transfer Keanu Tanuvasa to form a strong veteran tandem on the interior defensive line With the majority of the Cougars’ defensive end/edge players being relatively experienced underclassmen the presence of Kirkland and Tanuvasa should prove especially valuable for Jay Hill’s defense No place like home… Go Cougs 🤙🏻🤙🏻 pic.twitter.com/CVnzCwKGZX playHow would Trent fit in at Real Madrid with Alonso in charge (1:59)Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss how Trent Alexander-Arnold might fit in at Real Madrid if Xabi Alonso is named as Carlo Ancelotti's replacement The Premier League club confirmed on Monday that Alexander-Arnold had "informed Liverpool FC of his intention to leave the club this summer upon the expiry of his current contract," saying that he would "depart Anfield once his deal ceases on June 30 ESPN has reported that Madrid are "very optimistic" about signing the England international on a free transfer Talks with Alexander-Arnold's camp have been ongoing for months and only the final details are now lacking on a contract Madrid have reached a verbal agreement with Alexander-Arnold Madrid had been keen to bring in the right-back in January after their first choice in the position, Dani Carvajal, suffered a long-term knee injury in October. Liverpool were unwilling to consider a deal Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed he will leave Liverpool. GettySources told ESPN that the LaLiga giants would now like to negotiate an agreement with Liverpool -- for a reasonable fee -- to allow Alexander-Arnold to join them before his contract at Anfield is due to expire That would allow the defender to travel with Madrid to the United States to take part in the Club World Cup Madrid's group games will see them play Al Hilal in Miami The club view Alexander-Arnold's taking part in the tournament as the best way to integrate him into the team as soon as possible Liverpool won their 20th English league title -- and second Premier League crown -- last week "I've got to a point now where I feel like I need a new change a new challenge for me as a player and as a person," he said on Monday "And I think now is the right time for me to do that." Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBAY COUNTY (WJHG/WECP) - The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday the arrest of 45-year-old Luke Kirkland for the death of a woman who authorities found dead in his bathroom Officials say on Wednesday at around 9:30 p.m. they responded to 15251 Pine Circle about a welfare check on a woman 48-year-old Alyson Amanda Jones was found dead in the bathroom with a single gunshot wound investigators with the Bay County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and Crime Scene Unit were called to the scene Kirkland was determined to be the primary suspect in the case responsible for the female’s death uninvolved person was also in the home at the time of the shooting Authorities say the victim was visiting Kirkland at his residence on Pine Circle when an argument ensued Kirkland reportedly shot the victim as a result of the argument Officials say the firearm that was used belongs to a relative of Kirkland We’ve got the person that’s responsible for it There are no threats to the community that have anything to do with this case,” said Captain Jason Daffin of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office “It’s tragic for this victim that lost their life and we want to get them all the answers that we can to try to give them closure.“ Kirkland was located and charged with felon in possession of a firearm and an open count of first-degree homicide Kirkland was booked into the Bay County Jail and more information will be released at a later date To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WJHG on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Email news@wjhg.com Please include the article’s headline in your message Keep up with all the biggest headlines on the WJHG News app, and check out what’s happening outside using the WJHG Weather app BYU added a big piece to its defensive front as Oklahoma State defensive tackle Justin Kirkland announced his commitment to BYU No place like home… Go Cougs pic.twitter.com/CVnzCwKGZX Kirkland is coming back to his home state for his final season of college Kirkland played his freshman season at Utah Tech before transferring to Oklahoma State and spending the last two seasons in Stillwater Kirkland was a mainstay along the OSU defensive line playing in all of the Cowboys 26 games at defensive tackle Kirkland is a big run stopper in the middle of the line who can take on blockers and plug gaps Kirkland figures to start alongside Utah transfer Keanu Tanuvasa in the interior of BYU’s defensive line BYU also added SUU transfer Anisi Purcell and returns Sani Tuala and others to form a solid defensive tackle nucleus Kirkland will be a senior this upcoming season and has a redshirt available if needed Oklahoma State transfer Justin Kirkland committed to the Cougars Kirkland spent two years at Oklahoma State after transferring from Utah Tech Kirkland started seven games for the Cowboys and played in all 26 games Kirkland was projected to be a starting defensive lineman for Oklahoma State in 2025 he will transfer back to his home state and suit up for the Cougars He will likely slide into the starting lineup alongside starter Keanu Tanuvasa giving BYU two veterans to anchor the defensive line in 2025 The starting defensive end spots are still up for grabs and will be determined during Fall camp Kirkland was the fourth best defender on Oklahoma State's roster per PFF He played a total of 368 snaps and started one game He was credited with six quarterback pressures and one sack He also had the best run defense grade by a wide margin Kirkland also played a key role for an Oklahoma State team that went to the conference championship game in 2023 Kirkland started the last six games of the season He was credited with 10 quarterback pressures and 13 stops Kirkland prepped at Roy High School in Utah before signing with Utah Tech He was high school teammates with BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston Roy Boys👑 pic.twitter.com/yVk7psc7Y4 CASEY LUNDQUIST Casey Lundquist is the publisher and lead editor of Cougs Daily. He has covered BYU athletics for the last four years. During that time, he has published over 2,000 stories that have reached more than three million people. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates Costco doesn't take the quality of Kirkland Signature items for granted—even wildly popular fan-favorites can be yanked off the shelves at any time to be reformulated or repackaged and tweaked until they are perfect before being brought back Costco is also constantly developing brand-new Kirkland Signature products that easily rival the big name brands which means customers are spoiled for choice So which KS drops really have fans excited Here are seven new Kirkland Signature items fans are raving about Costco just launched the new reformulated Kirkland Signature Dried Mangoes ($11.29) and fans are thrilled "These are an amazing go to snack and although they provide minimal nutritional value other than predominantly fiber and delicious flavor," one shopper wrote in the reviews I cut the mango filets into strips and use in cold salads and hot stir fries Costco has excellent dried fruit selections and this is a stand out!" The Kirkland Signature Organic Whole Milk ($15.99) is another shelf-stable new item members are very happy with "I first saw this milk when my daughter in law bought some," one shopper wrote in the reviews "We live in Florida and bad weather causes us to lose electric throughout the year I decided to get some and I use it even when there isn't a storm because it's very convenient I haven't had to throw milk in the fridge away because it went bad since I started buying this." Shoppers absolutely love the new Kirkland Signature Organic Modena Balsamic Vinegar ($44.99 for two 33.8 oz bottles) "I have been buying balsamic vinegar for over 20 years and this is the best I have ever had It is a little thicker than most,but so delicious," one member said It's not acidic like other affordable balsamic vinegars," another agreed Kirkland Signature Organic Hemp Hearts ($54.99 for three 2-pound packs) are a fantastic source of plant-based protein We were at Costco a couple of days ago and saw the product in the store Happy to know they are available when shopping from now on," one shopper wrote The Kirkland Signature Organic Coconut Water ($12.99) is another must-have item for Costco shoppers "I have had a lot of coconut water in my 60+ years of life and this is by far the best I just wish they ship it to Sitka Alaska to me when I am deployed there," one member said The Kirkland Signature Extra Fancy Mixed Nuts, Unsalted ($17.59) are a huge hit with Costco members who deeply appreciate having an unsalted version of their favorite snack Very impressed with the quality of the product," one shopper said Candidates ran for two city council seats in the May 3 election NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kirkland's, Inc. (Nasdaq: KIRK) ("Kirkland's" or the "Company") a multi-brand specialty retailer of home décor announced financial results for the 13-week and 52-week periods ended February 1 "Fiscal 2024 was an important year in our transformation journey We continued to make progress towards the revitalization of our Kirkland's Home brand with our strategic initiatives refocusing our product assortment and strengthening our omni-channel capabilities enabling us to deliver positive brick-and-mortar comparable sales growth throughout the year and achieve significant improvement in bottom-line performance we began to open up new avenues for growth allowing us to reimagine the future opportunities for our company and each brand "While the current environment has become increasingly challenging with the uncertainty around tariffs and the potential impact on consumer behavior we are executing strategies to navigate the tariff impact while maximizing the assets available to us to accelerate a capital light store conversion strategy that leverages our full house of brands to deliver style and value We have identified the first of many potential store conversions under the Bed Bath & Beyond Home and Overstock banners that we believe will not only drive stronger brand awareness and customer acquisition but also support our ongoing transformation efforts We are intently focused on delivering results returning to profitability and driving value for all of our shareholders." Net sales in the fourth quarter of 2024 (13 weeks) were $148.9 million compared to $165.9 million in the prior year quarter (14 weeks) The decrease was primarily driven by the extra week in the prior year quarter fiscal calendar a decline in store count of approximately 4% and a decline in e-commerce sales partially offset by growth in comparable store sales comparable sales decreased 0.6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 including a 1.6% increase in comparable store sales and a 7.9% decline in e-commerce sales The decrease in comparable sales was primarily driven by a decrease in consolidated average ticket and e-commerce traffic partially offset by an increase in consolidated conversion and store traffic Gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $45.1 million or 32.0% of net sales in the prior year quarter The decline is primarily a result of lower merchandise margins and the deleverage of store occupancy costs partially offset by lower outbound freight costs Operating expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 were $36.0 million or 25.5% of net sales in the prior year quarter The decline in operating expenses was driven by one less week in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 lower store and corporate compensation and benefits expenses and reduced advertising costs Operating income in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $9.2 million compared to operating income of $10.7 million in the prior year quarter Adjusted operating income in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $9.7 million compared to $11.3 million in the prior year quarter Adjusted operating income removes the impact of asset impairment severance charges and any financing related legal or professional fees that did not qualify for capitalization as deferred debt or equity issuance costs EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $11.5 million compared to $13.5 million in the prior year quarter Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $12.0 million compared to $14.2 million in the prior year quarter Adjusted EBITDA removes the impact of asset impairment Net income in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $7.9 million or earnings of $0.78 per diluted share in the prior year quarter Adjusted diluted net income in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $8.5 million or adjusted earnings of $0.54 per diluted share compared to adjusted net income of $10.7 million or adjusted earnings of $0.82 per diluted share in the prior year quarter Adjusted net income removes the impact of asset impairment severance charges and any financing related legal or professional fees not subject to capitalization Net sales in 2024 (52 weeks) were $441.4 million compared to $468.7 million in the prior year (53 weeks) The net sales decrease was primarily driven by a decline in store count of approximately 4% the extra week in the prior year fiscal calendar and a decrease in e-commerce sales partially offset by an increase in comparable store sales which included a 1.9% increase in comparable store sales and a 12.9% decrease in e-commerce sales The decrease was primarily driven by a decline in consolidated average ticket and e-commerce traffic partially offset by increased store traffic and conversion Gross profit in 2024 was $122.0 million or 27.6% of net sales compared to $127.0 million or 27.1% of net sales The improvement as a percentage of net sales was primarily a result of favorable outbound freight costs distribution center costs and depreciation partially offset by the deleverage of store occupancy costs on the lower sales base and lower merchandise margin Operating expenses in 2024 were $136.0 million The decline in operating expenses was driven by reduced advertising costs asset impairment expenses and one less week in fiscal 2024 Operating loss in 2024 was $14.0 million compared to an operating loss of $24.4 million in 2023 as lower operating costs were partially offset by the decline in gross profit Adjusted operating loss in 2024 was $12.0 million compared to $20.4 million in 2023 EBITDA in 2024 was a loss of $4.3 million compared to a loss of $12.4 million in 2023 Adjusted EBITDA in 2024 was a loss of $2.3 million compared to a loss of $8.4 million in 2023 Adjusted net loss in 2024 was $17.8 million compared to an adjusted net loss of $23.7 million a 10.5% increase compared to the prior year mainly due to planning inventory to be higher than the prior year and not selling through inventory in the fourth quarter at anticipated levels the Company had a cash balance of $3.8 million with $43.0 million of outstanding debt under its $90.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility and $17.0 million in debt to Beyond the Company had approximately $4.3 million available for borrowing under the revolving credit facility after the minimum required excess availability covenant the Company converted the $8.5 million Beyond convertible note to equity and received $8.0 million in additional equity financing from Beyond the Company repaid a net $4.1 million under the revolving credit facility and issued $5.1 million in letters of credit the Company is in active discussions to finalize a commitment for an additional $5.0 million from Beyond as an expansion of the existing Beyond Credit Agreement The funds are intended to be used for general working capital purposes including the conversion of certain locations to Bed Bath & Beyond Home and Overstock stores The transaction is subject to customary closing requirements and is expected to close next week the Company had $38.9 million of outstanding debt and $5.1 million of letters of credit under its revolving credit facility with minimal availability pending the closing of the expanded term loan Availability under the Company's revolving credit facility fluctuates largely based on eligible inventory levels and as eligible inventory increases in the second and third fiscal quarters in support of the Company's back-half sales plans the Company's borrowing capacity increases correspondingly Additional Information Regarding the Company's 10-K Disclosure The Company is taking actions to mitigate the impact that the current tariff policy has on its business as will be detailed in the Company's 10-K Filing expected to be published no later than May 2 The Company's assessment includes the preparation of cash flow forecasts considering the financing transactions annualized savings from the cost-savings initiatives and improvements in profitability and cash flow from operations for a period 12-months after the financial statements are issued there can be no assurance of improved profitability due to potential factors uncertainties surrounding tariff policy and the potential impact on the Company's sales and margin especially related to the Company's imports from China and the likelihood of challenging macroeconomic conditions that further constrain consumer demand. Given these uncertainties and the consequences they may have on the projected cash flow there is substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements the Company is not in compliance with the covenants under the revolving credit facility and the Beyond Credit Agreement and has classified the outstanding borrowings under these agreements as current on the consolidated condensed balance sheet as of February 1 2025.  The Company expects to receive a waiver of this default from both lenders in connection with the financing planned to close next week Kirkland's management will host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended February 1 followed by a question-and-answer period with President and CEO Eastern TimeToll-free dial-in number: (855) 560-2577International dial-in number: (412) 542-4163 Please call the conference telephone number 10-15 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact ICR at [email protected] The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay via the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.kirklands.com The online replay will follow shortly after the call and continue for one year A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available after the conference call through May 8 Toll-free replay number: (877) 344-7529International replay number: (412) 317-0088Replay ID: 7522303 [email protected] Kirkland's, Inc. [email protected] Except for historical information contained herein constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to the finalization of the Company's quarterly financial and accounting procedures Forward-looking statements deal with potential future circumstances and developments and are You are cautioned that such forward-looking statements which may be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "seek," "may," "could," "strategy," and similar expressions involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties many of which are outside of the Company's control which may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from forecasted results risks associated with the effect of the transactions entered into with Beyond (the "Transactions") on the Company's business relationships; operating results and business generally; unexpected costs charges or expenses resulting from the Transactions; potential litigation relating to the Transactions that could be instituted against Beyond the Company or their affiliates' respective directors including the effects of any outcomes related thereto; continued availability of capital financing; the ability to obtain the various synergies envisioned between the Company and Beyond; the ability of Kirkland's to successfully open Bed Bath & Beyond stores; the ability to successfully market the Company's products to Beyond's customers and to implement the Company's plans forecasts and other expectations with respect to its business after the completion of the Transactions and realize additional opportunities for growth and innovation; risks associated with the Company's liquidity including cash flows from operations and the amount of borrowings under the secured revolving credit facility; the Company's ability to successfully implement cost savings and other strategic initiatives intended to improve operating results and liquidity positions the Company's actual and anticipated progress towards its short-term and long-term objectives including its brand strategy war and terrorism could impact the Company's revenues inventory and supply chain; the continuing consumer impact of inflation and countermeasures the effectiveness of the Company's marketing campaigns particularly with regard to the impact of tariffs on goods imported from China and strategies undertaken to mitigate such impact the Company's ability to retain its senior management team; volatility in the price of the Company's common stock the competitive environment in the home décor industry in general and in the Company's specific market areas fluctuations in cost and availability of inventory increased transportation costs and potential interruptions in supply chain including the Company's e-commerce systems and channels the ability to control employment and other operating costs availability of suitable retail locations and other growth opportunities disruptions in information technology systems including the potential for security breaches of the Company's information or its customers' information seasonal fluctuations in consumer spending Those and other risks are more fully described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 29 Forward-looking statements included in this release are made as of the date of this release Any changes in assumptions or factors on which such statements are based could produce materially different results the Company disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Depreciation (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales) UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY Total liabilities and shareholders' (deficit) equity UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount costs Loss on disposal of property and equipment Proceeds from sale of property and equipment Payment of prepayment penalties on extinguishment of debt Payments of debt and equity issuance costs Cash used in net share settlement of stock options and restricted stock Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities: Non-cash accruals for purchases of property and equipment To supplement our unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") this earnings release and the related earnings conference call contain certain non-GAAP financial measures adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted diluted income (loss) per share The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally in analyzing our financial results and believes that they provide useful information to analysts and investors as a supplement to GAAP financial measures in evaluating the Company's operational performance The Company defines EBITDA as net income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA adjusted to remove asset impairment due to the non-cash nature of this expense as it fluctuates based on the needs of the business and does not represent a normal recurring operating expense and any financing related legal or professional fees that Adjusted operating income (loss) is defined as operating income (loss) adjusted for asset impairment severance charges and financing related legal or professional fees not qualifying for capitalization The Company defines adjusted net income (loss) as net income (loss) adjusted for the loss on extinguishment of debt financing related legal or professional fees not qualifying for capitalization and the related tax adjustments The Company defines adjusted income (loss) per diluted share as adjusted net income (loss) divided by weighted average diluted share count Non-GAAP financial measures are intended to provide additional information only and do not have any standard meanings prescribed by GAAP Use of these terms may differ from similar measures reported by other companies Each non-GAAP financial measure has its limitations as an analytical tool and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's results as reported under GAAP The following table shows an unaudited non-GAAP measure reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA (in thousands) for the periods indicated:      Income tax (benefit) expense      Loss on extinguishment of debt(1) Beyond transaction costs not qualifying for capitalization(4) The following table shows an unaudited non-GAAP measure reconciliation of operating income (loss) to adjusted operating income (loss) (in thousands) for the periods indicated: The following table shows an unaudited non-GAAP measure reconciliation of net income (loss) and diluted earnings (loss) per share to adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share (in thousands except per share data) for the periods indicated: Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share Diluted weighted average shares outstanding Loss on extinguishment of debt includes expenses related to the extinguishment of the FILO Term Loan including a $2.6 million prepayment penalty and the write off of the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs Asset impairment charges are related to property and equipment software costs and cloud computing implementation costs Stock-based compensation expense includes amounts amortized to expense related to equity incentive plans Consulting and legal fees incurred relating to the Company's transaction with Beyond that Given the magnitude and scope of this strategic transaction the Company considers the incremental consulting and legal fees incurred not reflective of the ongoing costs to operate its business Severance charges include expenses related to severance agreements and permanent store closure compensation costs (Nasdaq: KIRK) ("Kirkland's " or the "Company") a specialty retailer of home décor and furnishings (Nasdaq: KIRK) ("Kirkland's" or the "Company") Retail Household Products Household, Consumer & Cosmetics Furniture and Furnishings Do not sell or share my personal information: One is the sheer size of the typical Costco warehouse It’s an experience very different from walking into a traditional store Another key difference is Costco’s ongoing commitment to value Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter There’s a reason Costco only stocks about 4,000 SKUs (stock keeping units) while its competitors commonly house 30,000 or more on their shelves Costco intentionally limits its inventory because it wants to ensure that every product it sells is high in quality Costco won’t sell an item whose price it isn’t happy with Costco's Kirkland brand fails in key category Another thing that sets Costco apart from competitors is the success of its Kirkland brand Kirkland products account for one-third of Costco’s sales And that number could increase as the company seeks to expand the private label Competitors like Target have tried introducing different private label brands for differentiation But Costco’s approach has long been to establish trust among consumers with a single brand and run with it customers will find the Kirkland label on everything from snacks to paper products to household cleaners But thanks to the brand’s solid reputation it’s able to drive strong sales for Costco When members bring home a Kirkland product they’re reassured that they’re getting a high-quality item The one area Kirkland has yet to crackThe Kirkland brand has expanded since its inception hitting numerous aisles within Costco’s mammoth stores But there’s one specific area where Kirkland has yet to find success In a recent Wall Street Journal interview CEO Ron Vachris shared that Costco won’t release a Kirkland version of a given product if it feels it can’t match what the national brands are doing in terms of not just price Costco has long struggled to produce electronics under its own brand name “Consumer electronics has been one that we've always looked at and said 'I would love to get into that.' And we have not yet been successful in trying to find something in that category that we've really been able to stay with and continue to grow," said Vachris Consumers are often tempted to buy electronics at Costco not only because of the company’s competitive prices but also due to its generous return policy It’s common for retailers to impose a 30-day limit on returns for electronics purchases like TVs and laptops come with a 90-day return window Costco also offers free tech support on electronics purchases and many items come with an added warranty Expanding into electronics could really propel the Kirkland brand and drive revenue for Costco And it could also give members a wider range of affordable priced electronics to choose from But Vachris has good news for consumers who are hoping to one day bring home a 100-inch Kirkland TV "We're not going to give up on it," he said Once Costco finds a way to produce high-quality electronics at a price that offers a notable discount from national brands members can bet on seeing those items start to pop up in their local warehouse club stores.  Want TheStreet’s best daily stock and investing news right in your inbox every weekday Sign up today for our free newsletter and you'll receive an exclusive report explaining hedge fund guru Doug Kass' winning investment style Kirkland is staying in conference while heading back to his home state Justin Kirkland is returning to his home state and staying within the Big 12 conference Kirkland announced his commitment to BYU on Thursday night just a few days after hitting the portal from Oklahoma State Kirkland spent two seasons in Stillwater after transferring from Utah Tech He made seven starts in orange and black while playing in all 26 games across those two seasons seven tackles for loss and one sack as a Cowboy He becomes the third player this offseason to transfer from OSU while staying in the Big 12 after safety Lyrik Rawls went to Kansas and offensive lineman Jason Brooks Jr Iman Oates is also set to return after starting all 12 of the Cowboys’ games last season Former UMass Point Guard Jaylen Curry Transferring to Oklahoma State Two Oklahoma State Basketball Assistants Reportedly Hired Away Daily Bullets (May 1): Pokes Land Another Guard More associates would rather *not* be associated with this decision To quote Billie Eilish Maggie Hagen’s missive on LinkedIn worried about the troubling precedent Kirkland’s deal sets and its impact on clients: “I could not support the Firm’s decision to comply with the current administration’s demands including providing free legal services to government-selected causes and submitting to outside audits of its diversity practices When law firms yield to political pressure it compromises the independence of our profession and threatens our ability to zealously advocate for our clients.” especially when other firms are already doing so successfully This is part of a larger attack on the rule of law along with efforts to nullify constitutional protections of due process There is a tremendous opportunity for lawyers to oppose these threats and I am inspired by the countless folks who have long been doing so.” Harold Grigsby III posted on LinkedIn about taking the firm’s capitulation personally I view the current attacks on DEI initiatives as deeply personal While DEI programs do not exclusively serve Black individuals this administration has deliberately conflated Blackness with DEI weaponizing it as coded language to create division This is not the first time we have seen the Black community marketed as the face of social policies (i.e affirmative action and or welfare) despite evidence showing broader societal impacts and beneficiaries.” Grigsby also pointed out how the firm has sold out its core values with the deal “Kirkland’s diversity and pro bono work led me to the firm and its deviation from these commitments has led to my exit.” and Grigsby as they embark on their job search PANAMA CITY ― The Bay County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 45-year-old Luke Kirkland on a murder charge the sheriff’s office responded to 15251 Pine Circle in unincorporated Panama City to the west of West Bay and found 48-year-old Alyson Jones dead in the bathroom from a single gunshot wound according to a BCSO news release and the arrest affidavit multiple witnesses were interviewed and during the investigation Luke Kirkland was determined to be the primary suspect Representatives from the Bay County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division and Crime Scene Unit were called to the scene due to foul play being suspected ”It was discovered the victim was visiting Kirkland at his residence on Pine Circle when an argument ensued,” the release says “Kirkland then shot the victim as a result of the argument resulting in her death The firearm believed to be used was recovered from the residence of Kirkland’s relative This is determined to be an isolated incident with no threat to the public.” Kirkland provided multiple conflicting statements after law enforcement arrived at the scene The affidavit alleges that Kirkland shot Jones and wrapped her body in linens Kirkland has been charged with felon in possession of a firearm and first-degree homicide This is an ongoing investigation and Kirkland has been booked into the Bay County jail Tariff issues tied to Kirkland’s uncertainty about its future NASHVILLE, Tenn. — and their impact on 317-store home décor and home furnishings retailer Kirkland’s cash flow has the company voicing concerns about its ability to continue in business the company said while it is taking actions “to mitigate the impact that current tariff policy has on its business … there is substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from the date of the issuance of the consolidated financial statements.” Kirkland’s cited a lack of assurance of improved profitability, despite planned cost-savings initiatives, “due to potential factors, including, but not limited to, uncertainties surrounding tariff policy and the potential impact on the company’s sales and margin, especially related to the company’s imports from and the likelihood of challenging macroeconomic conditions that further constrain consumer demand.” Based on these concerns, Kirkland’s noted it isn’t in compliance with the covenants of its revolving credit facility and its credit agreement with Beyond Inc The company does expect to receive a waiver of the default from lenders in connection with financing planned to close next week In her remarks during the company’s earnings call, President and CEO said the company will open the first Bed Bath & Beyond Home in Nashville this year in a converted Kirkland’s positioning it as a sister store with an emphasis on bed and bath and less wall décor and lighting offerings It also has plans for four Overstock stores An Overstock close-out store should generate two times the revenue of a conventional Kirkland’s store Kirkland’s is actively working to reduce its exposure to China with merchandising teams continuing to move into other countries such as Vietnam Sullivan said they are also “re-engaging domestic partnerships” with the expectation that there will be some excess inventory in the marketplace assortment within Kirkland’s stores may become more of a “treasure hunt” with a mix of products based on availability The company is holding some goods out of China and while she anticipates some “late or not perfect set dates,” there is still a cushion for receiving Halloween/harvest and Christmas merchandise in time for those seasons In its fourth quarter and year-end earnings report slower e-commerce sales continued to impact the bottom line for Kirkland’s Net sales for the 13-week fourth quarter of 2024 were $148.9 million compared to $165.9 million in the prior year quarter The decrease was primarily driven by the extra week in the prior year quarter a decline in store count of approximately 4% and a 7.9% decline in e-commerce sales net sales fell to $441.4 million compared to $468.7 million in the prior year The net sales decrease was attributed to a decline in store count — Kirkland’s opened two stores and closed 15 during the year — the extra week in the prior year fiscal calendar and a 12.9% decrease in e-commerce sales “Fiscal 2024 was an important year in our transformation journey,” said Sullivan “We continued to make progress towards the revitalization of our brand with our strategic initiatives refocusing our product assortment and strengthening our omnichannel capabilities enabling us to deliver positive brick-and-mortar comparable sales growth throughout the year and achieve significant improvement in bottom-line performance While the current environment has become increasingly challenging with the uncertainty around tariffs and the potential impact on consumer behavior we are executing strategies to navigate the tariff impact while maximizing the assets available to us to accelerate a capital light store conversion strategy that leverages our full house of brands to deliver style and value,” said Sullivan “We have identified the first of many potential store conversions under the Bed Bath & Beyond Home and Overstock banners that we believe will not only drive stronger brand awareness and customer acquisition but also support our ongoing transformation efforts returning to profitability and driving value for all of our shareholders.” or 32% of net sales in the prior year quarter The decline is primarily a result of lower merchandise margins from higher promotional activity Operating income was $9.2 million compared with operating income of $10.7 million in the prior year quarter Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter was $12 million compared to $14.2 million in the prior year quarter or earnings of 78 cents per diluted share in the prior year quarter compared with $127 million or 27.1% of net sales Operating expenses in 2024 were $136 million Adjusted EBITDA in 2024 was a loss of $2.3 million compared with a loss of $8.4 million in 2023 a 10.5% increase compared with the prior year Kirkland’s had a cash balance of $3.8 million with $43 million of outstanding debt under its $90 million senior secured revolving credit facility and $17 million in debt to Beyond the company had about $4.3 million available for borrowing under the revolving credit facility Signup for your daily digest of industry news and trends Furniture Today is the complete information source for the furniture industry featuring retailer and manufacturing news Sign up to get exclusive industry information delivered to your inbox Top-producing solo agent and trusted builder partner brings new construction mastery and long-term vision to eXp’s innovative platform BELLINGHAM, Wash. — April 29, 2025 — eXp Realty® “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings Washington’s leading new construction experts Few understand new construction like Ramjee he has maintained an exclusive partnership with Merit Homes one of the Seattle area’s premier builders His involvement spans from land acquisition to the final sale giving him unmatched insight into every phase of the development process with another 30 already in development for 2026 I don’t just know the specs – I know why every decision was made That makes me the best person to guide buyers through the process,” said Ramjee Ramjee consistently closes between $60 million and $88 million in volume each year – all as a solo agent service-first approach has earned him a stellar reputation with buyers After years with a well-established regional brokerage Ramjee made the strategic move to eXp Realty to gain greater financial flexibility and expand into new markets and I gain the ability to expand beyond Washington,” he said “It’s about building a legacy of financial security for my family.” and focus on service make him a perfect fit for eXp We’re thrilled to support his vision as he continues to shape communities and mentor the next generation of agents.” Ramjee also plans to expand into the Arizona market leveraging eXp’s powerful referral network With long-term goals that include mentoring agents and building a lasting income stream through revenue sharing Ramjee is building more than homes – he’s building a future “I’ve been incredibly blessed in this business,” he said SUCCESS® Enterprises, anchored by SUCCESS® magazine, has been a trusted name in personal and professional development since 1897. As part of the eXp ecosystem, it offers agents access to valuable resources to enhance their skills, grow their businesses, and achieve long-term success. For more information about SUCCESS, visit success.com.  This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 These statements reflect the Company’s and its management’s current expectations but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results materially statements regarding new agent and team transitions and the Company’s ability to continue attracting high-performing agents and teams Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in forward-looking statements include include real estate market fluctuations the successful integration of teams and agents into eXp Realty’s model and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings including but not limited to the most recently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K We do not undertake any obligation to update these statements except as required by law Media Relations Contact:eXp World Holdings, Inc.[email protected] Investor Relations Contact:Denise Garcia[email protected] (Nasdaq: EXPI) Copyright © 2025 All Rights Reserved Randall Miles has held senior leadership positions in global financial services financial technology and investment banking companies His extensive investment banking background at bulge bracket regional and boutique firms advising financial services companies on strategic and capital structure needs has crossed many disciplines Miles’ transactional and advisory experience is complemented by leadership roles at public and private equity backed financial technology specialty finance and software companies that have included Chairman and CEO at LIONMTS where he was nominated for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and CEO of Advantage Funding / NAFCO Holdings Miles is Managing Partner at SCM Capital Group a global strategic and capital structure advisory firm he served as Head of Investment Banking at Tigress Financial Partners Investment Banking at Cantor Fitzgerald & Co Miles has held senior leadership roles at Oppenheimer& Co. The First Boston Corporation (Credit Suisse) Meridian Capital and Greenwich Capital Markets private and nonprofit board experience and has been active for many years in leadership roles with the Make-A-Wish Foundation He presently serves on the boards of Troika Media Group Miles holds a BBA from the University of Washington and holds FINRA licenses Series 7 and Chief Executive Officer of the Company Sanford was an executive with a number of technology-related companies Sanford founded and served as President for eShippers.com an online e-commerce and logistics company Sanford has been actively involved in the residential real estate space Sanford ran a large mega-agent team and consulted to Keller Williams International as a member of the Agent Technology Council in the areas of online client acquisition Sanford was also a significant contributor to Keller Williams Internet Lead Generation Masterminds LLC and grew the Company to three offices and into two states After the decline in the real estate market in 2008 Sanford and his executive team rewrote the entire business model to reduce costs and provide consumers with more information and access Glenn Sanford founded and launched eXp Realty LLC as the first truly cloud-based national real estate brokerage which replaced the traditional brick and mortar environment with a fully-immersive 3D virtual office environment where agents brokers and staff collaborate across borders while learning and transacting business from anywhere in the world eXp Realty has quickly grown throughout the United States and internationally Dan Cahir has more than 15 years of experience managing public and private equity investments across a variety of industries Cahir serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Sapling Capital LLC and its related entities since June 2018 Cahir served as a portfolio manager at Long Light Capital managing a public equity portfolio and evaluating venture capital and private equity investments and allocations to external fund managers Cahir was a member of the investment team at Ziff Brothers Investments Cahir was a member of the investment team at Madrone Capital Partners where he led the analysis on venture capital private equity and public equity investments Cahir began his career in September 2005 with Bain & Co. where he advised Fortune 500 and private equity clients on M&A growth and efficiency initiatives until June 2007 Cahir completed his studies and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics in 2005 graduating with the summa cum laude distinction from Claremont McKenna College and completed his studies and earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School in 2011 Fred Reichheld has more than 45 years of experience as a leading expert on customer and employee loyalty was elected to the partnership of Bain & Company and was elected as the first Bain Fellow in January 1999 Reichheld is the creator of the Net Promoter® system of management and founded Bain’s Loyalty practice which helps clients achieve superior results through improvements in customer partner and investor loyalty and has also served in a variety of other roles including as a member of Bain & Company’s Worldwide Management Reichheld is a frequent speaker to major business forums and groups of CEOs and senior executives worldwide and has authored several books including Winning on Purpose and The Ultimate Question 2.0 Reichheld has served as a member of FirstService Corp.’s Board of Directors and currently serves on its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Reichheld has also served as a member of Bilt Reichheld received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard University and his Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School Peggie Pelosi has more than 20 years of experience as a sales and network development professional and 15 years of experience as a corporate social responsibility and sustainability practitioner Pelosi serves as the founding partner and strategic advisor of Orenda Social Purpose positions she has held since September 2005 she has also served as the Executive Director of Innovators Alliance a network of CEOs focused on sustainable and profitable growth through innovation Prior to her career and academic work in corporate social responsibility and sustainability Pelosi served as a member of USANA Health Sciences first as Executive Director of Sales for Canada from 1999 until 2000 and then as Vice President of Network Development from 2000 until 2004 Pelosi has served as a member of USANA’s Board of Directors and currently serves on USANA’s Audit Committee and serves as Chair of the Sustainability Committee Pelosi has received a graduate diploma from St Michael’s College at the University of Toronto in Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability and has completed the NACD Directorship Certification (NACD.CD) and the ESG Competent Boards Director Certification (GCB.D) Monica is a top-producing eXp Realty agent who is dual-licensed in Ohio and Kentucky She is a former member of the eXp Realty Agent Advisory Council and has a coaching business “My Coach Monica.” She brings broad experience to the Board courtesy of an outstanding executive career in radio advertising she was the team leader for a major brokerage in the Cincinnati area Monica holds a degree in communications and psychology Kirkland had played in all of OSU’s games since arriving on campus The Cowboys have added a lot to their defensive front via the portal this offseason Justin Kirkland hit the portal as a grad transfer on Monday, according to reports from On3’s Pete Nakos and 247Sports’ Chris Hummer Kirkland played in all 26 of the Cowboys games during the past two seasons “Oklahoma State has truly been one of the biggest blessings in my life,” Kirkland wrote in an X post “From the moment I arrived in Stillwater and it does not change the love and pride I have for Oklahoma State I will always be proud to say I was a Cowboy and Stillwater will always feel like home.” Kirkland joined the Cowboys after spending his freshman season at Utah Tech went on a religious mission out of high school In his first season with the Cowboys in 2023 Kirkland made six starts and finished the year with 22 tackles and three tackles for loss He made one start this past season and made had 18 tackles 11 tackles for loss and a sack on the year Kirkland was a bit of a fan favorite in Stillwater given his size and interesting tidbits like how he played tennis in high school Iman Oates is also set to return to Stillwater after starting all 12 of the Cowboys’ games in 2024 Costco superfans (you can count me in as one of those) have very strong feelings about the Kirkland Signature brand it's just as good—in many cases better—than the big name versions Costco employees on social media have shared details about the stringent process Kirkland Signature producers must go through to create and supply items under the private label which is why the quality and value for money is so impressive But which Kirkland items should you never skip "Kirkland is thinner but seems just as absorbent The Kirkland rolls are smaller but seem to last longer The only thing I don't care for is that they don't tear as easy as Bounty 20 Best Costco Products Under $5 Right Now "I would start by tasting a piece as a snack so you learn that it's fairly salty and has great nuttiness to it – knowledge you can then apply when grating over pasta / garlic bread 🙂 ." Thanks for stopping by – here’s your daily dose of Oklahoma State sports news • It was a bummer this week to see Justin Kirkland hit the portal but going back to Utah makes a lot of sense (PFB) • In what’s been a rare,  mediocre season for Josh Holliday’s crew, he opened the series with a win yesterday over UCF (PFB) • Love to see Collin Oliver getting a shot in the NFL, signing a four-year deal in Green Bay: Great esports jerseys. https://t.co/wsHrqIe1tg pic.twitter.com/aRo33Jk43X • Cade had a heck of a playoffs even if it ended too short: •  If you could pick one OSU spring sport to win a title This is a fun idea – couldn’t do it as frequently as she does though: “I am sending my kids an email every night. By the time they will be 18, there will be around 4000+ emails waiting on them…” pic.twitter.com/eDztSLdC5S STILLWATER – The transfer portal can deliver Defensive tackle Justin Kirkland entered the portal late Friday night mere hours away from the NCAA Transfer Portal closing giving Oklahoma State their first two-deep loss to the transfer portal 330-pound Kirkland had dropped about 25-30 pounds this offseason and was playing excellent throughout the spring He had five tackles in the Orange-White spring game and was a defender the fans certainly noticed as he helped the Orange team to a 14-10 win.  Kirkland came to Oklahoma State from Utah Tech where he had gone to play after completing his religious mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints The extremely athletic big man from West Haven who played high school football and tennis at Roy High School was also a great personality and individual to have on the team He is an excellent student and a good football player.  In his first season at OSU (2023) he had 22 total tackles two quarterback hurries and two pass deflections 3.5 tackles-for-loss and his first sack at Tulsa.  The expectation is he will end up back in Utah at BYU The Cougars are spending a lot of money in the current transfer portal window The Cowboys return both Iman Oates and Aden Kelley at defensive tackle along with redshirt freshman Luke Webb Oklahoma State has two defensive tackles coming via the portal this summer in De’Marion Thomas who just signed last weekend coming from Vanderbilt 330-pound Thomas is a former All-State player at Tulsa Union High School Also arriving is Michael Diatta from Virginia five tackles-for-loss and 2.5 sacks in his four seasons there have advised US alternative asset manager Blue Owl Capital on a joint venture (JV) with Supermarket Income REIT plc (SUPR) formed with an initial portfolio of eight supermarket properties contributed by SUPR with a combined value of £403 million Blue Owl Capital manages over US$250 billion in assets The transaction marks Blue Owl’s first major investment in the UK grocery sector and demonstrates its conviction in the long-term value of high-yielding supermarket real estate The JV aims to grow its portfolio to £1 billion over the coming years targeting further acquisitions across the UK The partnership also supports SUPR’s capital recycling strategy enabling it to reduce debt and reinvest in new opportunities The seed portfolio—comprising five Tesco stores and a Morrisons—features omni-channel locations supporting both in-store and online grocery fulfilment The Dentons team comprising more than 40 real estate lawyers in England and Scotland was led by Co-Chair of Global Real Estate Evan Z. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Daniel Rosenthal is partner in the Washington Daniel is widely considered a “go-to” practitioner for government merger and non-merger investigations with a proven track record advising clients on complex cross-border transactions with multiple merger clearance requirements He has broad experience handling complex antitrust issues in a variety of industries Daniel has successfully defended non-merger investigations including investigations of violations of Section 8 of the Clayton Act and has advocated for government intervention on behalf of parties adversely impacted by proposed mergers He also advises clients on issues relating to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act) as well as international merger notification requirements Clients turn to Daniel on a variety of antitrust risk management issues relating to business initiatives such as joint ventures and trade association and industry-wide collaborative efforts The Legal 500 United States named Daniel a “Recommended Lawyer for Antitrust.” In spring 2023 Daniel was recognized by Mondaq with a Thought Leadership Award for Antitrust/Competition Law He is also an active speaker and writer on antitrust matters authored and co-authored several articles and publications a comparative guide published by The Legal 500 United States (2018–2021) Daniel was a guest lecturer on the intersection of antitrust and M&A for “International Business Transactions” at the George Washington University Law School and has also hosted multiple programs offered by MyLawCLE in conjunction with the Federal Bar Association on a variety of topics including “Iceberg Ahead A Primer on HSR in M&A and what the sweeping proposed HSR changes mean for your deal” and “Safe Harbors to Troubled Waters Heightened Antitrust Scrutiny of Labor Markets.” by Jackie Kent A community meeting on Tuesday night brought the chance for residents to learn about incoming low-barrier housing and ask questions but it got heated quickly as many in attendance said they're frustrated and feel like Kirkland and King County leaders have lacked in transparency and communication about what to expect in their neighborhood on property purchased by the county in 2022 for its Health Through Housing initiative During the presentation about the program at a Houghton Neighborhood Association meeting Roger Bowlin from Kirkland said although he operates the largest business closest to the incoming facility he claimed he's never been approached by the city of Kirkland about its safety plan or to get community input You got kids all over the place,” Bowlin explained Others were quick to make it known that while they support the mission to set up those in need with case workers and other services they don't want it in their neighborhood Deputy City Manager Jim Lopez explained the city has drafted a code of conduct tenant interviews could lead to criminal background checks and sex offenders will not be allowed to live in the facility as it's near a school many in the crowded room during a Q and A session said that's not enough when this county-funded Health Through Housing initiative will cost about $27,000 per unit per year “The safety of our community is our top priority,” Lopez stated it's not!” the crowd yelled in response “What you just said is the biggest bunch of b******t I've ever heard,” Bowlin added Lopez went on to explain what are the options if there were a negative impact on the surrounding homes or business community "There’s equitable relief where we can demand that they do what they said they were going to do We can fine them if we win our case," Lopez explained "We went through some significant detail to ensure in complete good faith that we would live up to our promises." City Councilmember John Tymczyszyn adds the city is working to ensure 65% of the supportive housing will help people from Kirkland or the east side External Affairs Manager Sarah Dickmeyer said this facility will operate more like an apartment complex than a shelter in that tenants must follow lease terms or face eviction When asked why the facility does not implement a requirement for its tenants to stay sober she added that staff will maintain a compassionate approach to help people looking to overcome addiction “No country or government in the world has figured out how to eliminate addiction,” Dickmeyer said we do firmly believe that by creating community ties An officer with Kirkland police said he understands people's concerns but is happy with the Plymouth safety plan which includes fencing The University of West Florida Archaeology Institute is leading a new project to find Fort Kirkland a site once located north of Crestview in Okaloosa County in the early-mid 1800s Fort Kirkland is a place associated with the Second Creek War in 1836-1837 and the Second Seminole War The archaeological study aimed at locating the fort is made possible by $250,000 in state funding secured last year by District 4 Representative Patt Maney has deep interest in knowing something about this place,” said Dr acting director of the Archaeology Institute he thinks this tells an important story about the region that the residents of Okaloosa County might not know about.” Maney was unavailable due to the Florida Legislative Session but his appropriations request cited the interest of local Okaloosa County families who have been able to trace their lineage back to soldiers who occupied the fort The funds will be used to research the historical background survey the land where the fort was located and create a historical landmark in honor of those families UWF researchers have been digging into the historical records since last fall looking for more information about the fort “Some of the scant documents that our team has uncovered do point to Caleb Kirkland being involved in the local militia,” Gougeon stated “So the chances are really strong that this Caleb Kirkland and his family are related to this place his involvement is correct for the time period and the story that we've heard about so far.” “We're talking about the second Seminole War and the second Creek War,” reiterated Nicole Grinnan assistant director of the Archaeology Institute “It was right after Spain transferred ownership of Florida to what is now the United States and more Americans were starting to come into this area one of the issues with finding Fort Kirkland is that it existed during this period of upheaval there was not a lot of federal participation in the Seminole War Mostly what we're seeing are local Militias and local people who are arming themselves to protect the land that they now have,” she said because we don't have a lot of federal presence in this area We don't have a lot of good records or maps highlighting the locations of homesteads or highlighting the locations of forts.” the area where Caleb Kirkland and his family lived during that period is about five miles north of the City of Crestview “They created a homestead in the area that we're talking about,” Grinnan stated “And we know that their home — they didn't stay there for many years — the home was burned although we don't have specific details about how that happened We just have some newspaper records and then some other local histories talking about it.” Another narrative is that Creek Indians captured the fort and burned it down is this Fort Kirkland that we hear about tied to the Kirkland family and how are those two things related?” said Grinnan A major component of the study is to engage university faculty and provide educational opportunities for students incorporating them at every level so they get first-hand experience anthropology students in Jennifer Melcher’s GIS (Geographic Information Systems) mapping class have been helping to identify search locations “This was a perfect project for her to fold into that class,” said Gougeon “She has taken some of the historical maps that we’ve uncovered and tried to project them over the sort of modern contemporary maps representations of creeks and county lines and town locations and things like this and stretch them and manipulate them so they match the actual landscape.” Students also will get training in metal detecting they learn how to use the equipment and get instruction on how it can be used for an archaeological survey the students will take what they’ve learned out in the field to see what they can find in some of the higher probability areas for the project we are going to have this interesting story to tell about Fort Kirkland but be able to contextualize it in other experiences across western Florida from both the kind of colonial early American experience but also the Native American side,” he said Clinician burnout has become a pervasive issue [1] for U.S a syndrome characterized by a high degree of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization and a low sense of personal accomplishment from work is cause for concern in the health care field because it can affect quality Clinician burnout is largely a result of external factors outside of the control of an individual clinician The following case study provides an overview of initiatives that support well-being and reduce burnout in clinicians who work at the Virginia Mason Kirkland Medical Center (Kirkland Medical Center) The purpose of this case study is to provide readers with tangible information to understand how Kirkland Medical Center has adopted programs and policies that support wellbeing This case study is not a prescriptive roadmap the authors hope that this case study will serve as an idea-generating resource for leaders working to improve the well-being of our nation’s clinicians The development of this case study was informed by extensive interviews with Kirkland Medical Center health professionals and their leadership team Kirkland Medical Center is an outpatient clinic that employs more than 30 full-time clinicians and more than 70 non-clinician staff Kirkland Medical Center is part of the Virginia Mason Health System (Virginia Mason) in Washington State and was one of the first clinics built after Virginia Mason adopted the Virginia Mason Production System1 (VMPS) – an innovative systemwide management method used to improve patient care and safety Modeled after the Toyota Production System2 VMPS eliminates waste and inefficiency by streamlining repetitive aspects of care delivery and consistently engaging in continuous learning activities While researchers have shown the value of VMPS in improving care quality [2] and lowering costs [3] little has been written about its role in improving clinician well-being and preventing burnout This case study aims to highlight key features of Kirkland Medical Center (and its adoption of VMPS) that have led to improved rates of employee satisfaction two pillars play a central role in improving clinician well-being: (1) workflow optimization and (2) a culture of collegiality Kirkland Medical Center prioritizes workflow optimization and embeds continuous learning and quality improvement into everyday practice at the clinic The culture at Kirkland Medical Center is one in which all clinicians and staff are encouraged and expected to employ strategies that improve clinic outcomes via the Plan-Do-Study-Act process3 Executive leadership notes that by optimizing workflows and investing in continuous learning and quality improvement Kirkland Medical Center creates a sustainable system that does not depend on a single leader to maintain efficient operations The following are key elements of Kirkland Medical Center’s workflow optimization strategy – all of which can lead to improved patient care and clinician well-being: Kirkland Medical Center is designed as two concentric rings with no waiting rooms Patients are assigned to an exam room immediately upon arrival for their appointment and the outer loop contains clinician workstations through which clinicians can enter directly from their work stations Kirkland Medical Center arranges advanced registered nurse providers (ARNPs) Medical assistants (MAs) are on rotation and shared across the pods in which they work independent patient panels but in large part share and have co-ownership of patient panels within their pods Clinician workstations are positioned side-by-side Medical supplies are located in organized drawers on the back of each room enabling MAs to easily reconcile and restock supplies as part of their workflow A system of visual cues facilitates streamlined care The back entrance of each exam room is equipped with a whiteboard upon which MAs can notify clinicians of patient concerns prior to their interaction with the patient Door tags alert primary care providers when MAs have completed their initial evaluation and patients are ready to be seen Warm handoff s from one clinician to another are still completed when necessary Drivers of clinician burnout often include inefficient team structures and lack of collaboration between team members [4] Kirkland Medical Center clinicians express that the physical design and visual cues aid them in performing seamless transitions between patients and provide a space to collaborate and inform one another of issues that may arise Clinicians also felt that these aspects reduce their burnout and improve their well-being because they feel more confident in patient transitions throughout the day and are comforted by direct channels of communication through which it is unlikely that major issues will be missed all clinicians practice to the full extent of their education and training Efficiency is ensured by eliminating the time clinicians spend on tasks that do not require their current level of licensure and certification a major contributor to clinician dissatisfaction [1] such efficiency allows for better reimbursement for clinicians and the clinic but it also improves patient care and clinician joy and PAs note that working to the full extent of their education and training frees up time to contemplate complex patient care issues which can improve their clinical care skills and enhance patient outcomes Clinicians interviewed also emphasize a high sense of professional fulfillment because they can better use their specialized skills and support other team members Clinical pharmacists are an integral part of the care delivery model at Kirkland Medical Center where they collaborate with primary care providers in the overall care of the patient They work to the full extent of their education and training and often consult with patients independently Kirkland Medical Center trains pharmacists to address all patient questions regarding medication They are also trained to provide guidance on lifestyle behaviors that could improve a patient’s overall health Clinical pharmacists have the authority to discuss and implement changes in pharmacological therapy with patients and make recommendations per standard of care protocols Kirkland Medical Center pharmacists can also provide direct recommendations to patients on altering medications Pharmacists communicate these recommendations to the responsible physician through a clinical note in the patient portal MAs are key players in ensuring that Kirkland Medical Center clinicians are able to practice to the full extent of their education and training There is a 1:1 MA-to physician/advanced practitioner ratio at Kirkland Medical Center Leadership leverages their organizational model and MA-practitioner ratio as a recruitment strategy while MAs are still participating in training and externships Leadership has found great success in retaining MAs having an 8 percent turnover rate compared to the 25 percent national average MAs are a large contributor to strengthened team and patient relationships They help reduce clinician workload and increase clinician productivity by managing administrative tasks All MAs complete standardized training to reduce variability and ensure consistency in workflow and tasks This standardization ensures that physicians and PAs can expect the same level of support regardless of which MA is working on their team on a given day and PAs note that this standardization has led to a high level of trust in all MAs Kirkland Medical Center cross-trains all MAs and administrative staff in at least one other role Crosstraining and the standardization of roles efficiently distributes workload prepares everyone to deal with absences in a standardized manner and enhances clinician work-life integration by reducing worry about team functionality and patient care while on leave An internal Kirkland Medical Center study found that clinicians completed patient visits in 20 minutes Kirkland Medical Center adjusted its patient chart accordingly scheduling all patient visits in 20-minute intervals and incorporating a mandatory 20-minute “pause” for its clinicians after every three to five patient visits Scheduling staff cannot override these pauses Kirkland Medical Center incorporated pauses to protect clinicians’ time and allow them to take mental and physical breaks from patient care and perform indirect care tasks such as addressing patient portal messages or covering for other colleagues These 20-minute pauses also allow clinicians to address documentation needs throughout the day which ensures they can leave for home within one hour of seeing their last patient Clinicians note that they typically are home every night in time to enjoy quality time with their families and partake in wellness activities and rarely need to bring work home with them Some clinicians use their protected time to participate in the Joy at Work team The Joy at Work team is dedicated to the emotional well-being of all staff and helps arrange outings such as bowling Executive leadership notes that the Joy at Work team helps reduce burnout and creates a culture in which all staff members feel respected and regarded as equals Clinicians’ protected time also allows them to partake in professional development activities and organizational improvement processes All clinicians and administrative staff can participate in one of two “innovation teams”: most clinicians willingly participate in at least one innovation team consists of different types of health care professionals Teams do their best to schedule meetings during times when most team members can join Nonclinical staff and nonsalaried staff are compensated for time spent with their innovation teams 15 percent of clinician compensation is non-production-based and covers time spent on quality improvement initiatives or professional development opportunities Clinicians share that having protected time each day contributes to their work-life integration and overall joy because they are able to partake in (and be compensated for) development opportunities and get home on time the factors listed above all contribute to enhanced workflow optimization and increase clinicians’ professional fulfillment because clinicians are able to take on more responsibility and be more intimately involved in direct patient care These system-level strategies also optimize team-based care and contribute to trust-building within the Kirkland Medical Center’s care teams Reduced clinician workload and administrative burden [5] and optimized team-based care [4] can reduce clinician burnout Kirkland Medical Center prioritizes a culture of collegiality Executive leadership and human resources introduce a culture of collegiality and respect during the hiring process and maintain it through transparent leadership and an enforced code of conduct Executive leadership engenders a culture of innovation by supporting quality improvement activities at all levels Kirkland Medical Center grounds its culture of innovation by respecting individual ideas and voices and understanding that the people who know the system best are those who work within it Leadership encourages all clinicians and staff members to speak up when they encounter administrative or direct care inefficiencies by mobilizing a standardized Plan-Do-Study-Act process3 that addresses these problems using a team-based approach Beginning with the interview process and throughout onboarding and everyday practice executive leadership sets expectations and reaffirms a culture of collegiality and respect for all employees Participating in the Respect for People5 initiative instills in them Virginia Mason Health System’s 10 transactional behavior principles These 10 behavior principles are used to help select candidates during the interviewing process and are promulgated during the onboarding process and beyond Kirkland Medical Center also applies these principles during its first-year nurse program The Respect for People initiative is foundational to many process improvement efforts and has become a key part of organizational vernacular One example of the Respect for People initiative in action is that due to instances of patients displaying disrespectful behavior the initiative now conducts all-staff trainings to standardize “speaking up” phrases such as “My role here is to take the very best care of you … and I will not tolerate offensive behavior Now let’s refocus on how I can help you today.” Kirkland Medical Center maintains a culture of collegiality and respect through the following: If individual employees do not adhere to the cultural standards of respect and collegiality members of the executive leadership team coach them through a behavior change process Executive leadership meets with them to discuss negative behavior and to reaffirm expectations Leadership may also schedule monthly meetings and share tactics for behavior improvement If employees continue to work outside of the cultural boundaries executive leadership is prepared to let them go understanding that maintaining a culture of collegiality and respect may necessitate removing individuals who disrupt a desired culture Kirkland Medical Center has implemented a systemwide Plan-Do-Study-Act3 (PDSA) process to solve issues and inefficiencies PDSA is a core organizational strategy and is completed using a team-based approach to improve overall system efficiency through incremental changes including clinicians and administrative staff to propose such actions (PDSAs) by completing an electronic form when they encounter an issue The PDSA process includes the following steps: a team submitted a PDSA to improve message routing processes suggesting that certain messages should be sent to team inboxes rather than individual clinician inboxes The purpose of this message routing change was to facilitate team-based care and reduce the inefficient practice of reviewing several inboxes to address all messages The solution was refined for about three months and was implemented clinic-wide once all issues were resolved amounting to approximately 200 PDSAs per year Leadership understands the need to strike a balance between implementing too many PDSAs and contributing to burnout versus not implementing enough PDSAs to be effective Leadership constantly assesses the pulse of teams and reduces the amount of PDSAs conducted when necessary The PDSA process underscores Kirkland Medical Center’s commitment to problem solving and cultivates a culture in which employees trust that if they encounter a problem executive leadership will take it seriously and a dedicated team of employees will address it PDSAs ultimately improve workflow inefficiencies which can reduce burnout and improve well-being [7] Leadership annually surveys staff and clinicians using an advisory board survey to measure clinician wellbeing Leadership also uses the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Surveys on Patient Safety Culture6 to measure communication and teamwork Kirkland Medical Center’s most recent survey data shows that 90 percent of Kirkland Medical Center’s non-clinician staff is “content” or “engaged” and 93 percent of clinicians are “content” or “engaged” (Internal survey data Executive leadership mandates that all operational leaders review their team’s disaggregated data and work continuously to improve clinician outcomes Operational leaders also meet monthly with clinicians to discuss practice issues and other professional growth opportunities local supervisors worked with their teams to develop shared goals Some teams indicated they “would like more VMPS education and training.” Therefore leadership organized a central improvement office specialist to teach deeper process improvement concepts to teams on a monthly basis Kirkland Medical Center employees note two main challenges: Kirkland Medical Center’s employees admit that certain clinicians might hesitate to accept Kirkland Medical Center’s workflow optimization strategy fearing that it will reduce autonomy and control The fast-paced and constant urgency for systems improvement may be overwhelming for some clinicians and other organizations should consider this if implementing a similar system Kirkland Medical Center staff believe that because of this system the clinician experience is more efficient and mental energy can be primarily devoted to direct patient care Although Kirkland Medical Center employees credit the PDSA process with improving quality by preventing errors this process may also have unintended consequences if implemented too frequently The PDSA process may introduce added barriers to patient care it can take clinicians out of their normal workflow Kirkland Medical Center employees note that it is important for leadership not to over-value urgency and constant innovation in a way that exacerbates clinician burnout the Virginia Mason Kirkland Medical Center has built a system-wide quality improvement methodology7 in which standardized processes reduce variation and improve outcomes for patients and the health care team Kirkland Medical Center employees believe that the seamless integration of the VMPS management method into Kirkland Medical Center has directly improved their well-being and has reduced certain drivers of burnout Kirkland Medical Center’s workflow optimization strategies have transformed the physical space to facilitate team-based care By practicing to the full extent of their education and training clinicians have distributed workload across team members and deepened their sense of professional fulfillment The standardized role of MAs has reduced administrative burden and increased workflow efficiency Cross-training team members has lowered stress during absences and clinicians’ mandatory protected time has improved work-life integration and enhanced overall joy Kirkland Medical Center has fostered a culture of collegiality and innovation present in everyday practice at the clinic and a commitment to problem-solving that has enriched clinician well-being and engagement   Tweet this!  #Burnout is widespread among clinicians. Solutions ARE possible. New case studies, published in #NAMPerspectives, offer actionable insights from @OhioState and @VirginiaMason. Let’s build a better system to help clinicians thrive: nam.edu/Perspectives #ClinicianWellBeing   Tweet this!  How can health care organizations begin to address the factors that affect clinician #burnout? New case studies from @theNAMedicine, now published in #NAMPerspectives, provide actionable solutions. Read more: nam.edu/Perspectives #ClinicianWellBeing   Tweet this!  .@VirginiaMason Kirkland Medical Center’s #ClinicanWellBeing Case Study, now published in #NAMPerspectives, offers insights into workflow optimization, a culture of respect, quality improvement, continuous learning, and standardized processes: nam.edu/Perspectives Identified as superscript numbers throughout the text Zindel, M., K. Cappelucci, H. C. Knight, N. Busis, and C. Alexander. 2019. Clinician Well-Being at Virginia Mason Kirkland Medical Center: A Case Study. NAM Perspectives. Discussion Paper, National Academy of Medicine, Washington, DC. https://doi.org/10.31478/201908c https://doi.org/10.31478/201908c Mariana Zindel is Research Associate at the National Academy of Medicine Kyra Cappelucci is Communications Officer at the National Academy of Medicine at the American Academy of Family Physicians is Senior Program Officer at the National Academy of Medicine Mariana Zindel and Charlee Alexander are employees of the National Academy of Medicine Kyra Cappelucci was an employee of the National Academy of Medicine at the time of this manuscript’s development Neil Busis receives financial and non-financial support from the American Academy of Neurology and is a member of the Action Collaborative on Clinician Well- Being and Resilience Clifton Knight is a member of the Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience The authors of this manuscript would like to thank Susan Corbridge of The University of Illinois at Chicago; Kevin Coss of the Community Health Network; Anna Legreid Dopp of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; and Christina Martin of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists for their important contributions to this paper The authors would also like to thank the more than 15 Virginia Mason Kirkland Medical Center health professionals who shared their experiences for the development of this case study The authors would like to extend special thanks to Lynne Chafetz The views expressed in this paper are those of the authors and not necessarily of the authors’ organizations The paper is intended to help inform and stimulate discussion It is not a report of the NAM or the National Academies Copyright by the National Academy of Sciences Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Copyright 2025 © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. Powered by Social Driver. Copyright 2025 © National Academy of Sciences Terms of Use | Privacy Policy We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money On April 15, 2025, Robbye went to be with her Lord and husband of 64 years, John W. Bell. Robbye was born in 1935 to Robert and Elizabeth (Beth) Kirkland. She adored animals of all kinds, but cats held a special place in her heart. Robbye was... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Robbye Kirkland Bell created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne Oklahoma State transfer defensive lineman Justin Kirkland is joining a Big 12 Conference foe via the Transfer Portal. After spending the last two seasons with the Cowboys, he’s committed to taking his talents to the BYU Cougars Kirkland originally came to Oklahoma State as a transfer ahead of the 2023 season he was a standout in the 2022 season for the FCS program out of the WAC That led to his transfer following the season Kirkland would play in 14 games for the Cowboys and start the final six games of the season at nose tackle he’d play in all 12 games for Oklahoma State while getting one start he’s hoping to become a game-changing player for BYU in 2025 The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves. To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire Top 101Shane BeamerPuts NCAA on blast Hot3Trump By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms and use of my personal information described therein The season ended awkwardly off the field for Mike Gundy too. Rumors swirled about his future, but he ultimately remained the team’s head coach, despite a standoff with the school over his contract Among those incoming players through the Transfer Portal, 16 are coming from power conference schools. Another two are coming from Big 12 schools while four players are originally from the state of Oklahoma. — On3’s Dan Morrison contributed to this article. Hot3Trump, Saban blastedNIL order ripped On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media The production features young performers from the Decatur community has shows March 21-23 DECATUR, Ill. – Millikin University’s Kirkland Fine Arts Center and the Decatur Park District are proud to present a vibrant new retelling of a Disney classic in "Alice in Wonderland The production, which features young performers from the Decatur community, will have four performances at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on March 21-23, 2025. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on the Decatur Park District website and at the Kirkland Fine Arts Ticket Office in person or by phone at the Kirkland Ticket Office at (217) 424-6318 The Ticket Office will be open during Millikin’s Spring Break on March 18-21.  “Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr.” is a stage adaptation of the 1951 film “Alice in Wonderland” created for school and community theater productions When young Alice discovers herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down she must find her way home and find herself along the way she encounters all the iconic characters that audiences have come to love and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.  "Alice in Wonderland Jr." features Disney favorites such as “The Golden Afternoon,” “The Unbirthday Song” and “Painting the Roses Red,” along with brand-new songs you’ll fall in love again with this timeless story of adventure This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Kirkland Fine Arts Center at Millikin University  Tickets can be purchased on the Decatur Park District website and at the Kirkland Fine Arts Ticket Office in person or by phone at the Kirkland Ticket Office at (217) 424-6318 The Ticket Office will be open during Millikin’s Spring Break on March 18-21.   Kirkland Fine Arts Center is located on the Millikin University campus in Decatur Kirkland Fine Arts Center has played an integral part in continuing the arts in Decatur and central Illinois The center is home to a 1,903-seat auditorium and houses several music and choral facilities Kirkland Fine Arts Center has brought in many nationally acclaimed musical tours World-renowned entertainers such as Trace Adkins and others have also performed at the center Visit kirklandfinearts.com to learn more.  Jessica Davidson is a litigation partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP who was recently named a Distinguished Advisor of Product Liability by Financier Worldwide is a widely recognized leader on product-related matters She has been responsible for national case coordination expert development and legal briefing in numerous federal and state court coordinated proceedings involving consumer products She also has extensive class action and appellate experience in state and federal courts around the country Jessica has been involved in several major federal legislative efforts and has written extensively on class action and tort reform issues She speaks frequently at seminars and symposia on litigation-related issues including numerous appearances before industry groups defense counsel and tort reform organizations judicial conferences and other legal education forums.  she worked at the Federal Trade Commission as a staff attorney in the Office of General Counsel Jessica has been repeatedly selected for inclusion in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and recognized in Financier Worldwide’s Power Players series as a Distinguished Advisor of Product Liability (including in its 2024 edition) She has also been named to The Best Lawyers in America and honored multiple times as a Client Service All-Star by The BTI Consulting Group Law360 selected Jessica as a member of its Product Liability Editorial Board 702 in Product Liability Litigation,” Bloomberg Law “Reducing the Risk of ‘Greenwashing’ Litigation and Defending Actions That Are Filed,” Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance “Managing and Resolving Commercial Disputes 2023: Protecting Chief Executives From Harassing Depositions,” Financier Worldwide “What One Firm’s Filings Reveal About Labeling Class Actions,” Law360 “The State Of Consumer Class Actions Amid COVID-19,” Law360 Georgetown Metropolitan Club Award for Academic Excellence by Joel Moreno KIRKLAND, Wash. — An at-times tense meeting about the opening of a housing facility for homeless people failed to offer the assurances many Kirkland residents were seeking and may have only heightened the concerns Neighbors said safety is coming up short in this latest Health Through Housing location a program where King County converts former hotels into emergency housing and permanent supportive housing for people who have been living on the streets One of the biggest concerns is that drug addicts and people with criminal histories will be living next door to a school and several day cares They are vulnerable to people who will have addictions who have mental illness and that have violent crime backgrounds I just can’t have that,” said Roger Bowlin of Real Estate Transition Solutions READ MORE | Kirkland neighbors demand stricter safety measures before homeless housed in hotel Bowlin’s real estate firm is just feet away from the former La Quinta Inn on Northup Way which King County purchased three years ago Once it opens in July it will support 100 people Bowlin was among the attendees at a community meeting Tuesday night where representatives from King County and Plymouth Housing the facility operator gave an overview of how the low-barrier facility will operate The conversation got heated quickly once the presentations gave way to questions and answers Many said it felt like Kirkland and King County leaders lacked transparency and failed to communicate what they could expect in their neighborhood RELATED | Kirkland community meeting erupts over safety concerns for planned homeless facility “My takeaway was I think they had a message and they just really wanted to continue delivering that specific message," Malik said “I think that the specific population they would like to put in there is wrong for this neighborhood." Tenants will undergo a screening process and those who are selected will have to follow a code of conduct as part of their lease agreement Plymouth Housing officials said sobriety will not be a requirement for living there Plymouth Housing’s external affairs manager said staff will maintain a compassionate approach to help people looking to overcome addiction On the question of whether sex offenders are eligible to live in the complex those who are prohibited by law from living near a school will be identified through a special process and disqualified Lower-level sex offenders who are not legally excluded will be subject to a background check and comprehensive suitability screening according to information provided by the city of Kirkland A spokesperson for the city also wrote that the facility will not open until the Safety and Security Plan and the Good Neighbor Agreement are signed by the city leaders Plymouth Housing and officials with King County monthly meetings with businesses near the facility will continue.