Seattle
Seattle ranks among the top U.S. cities for coffee consumption. Which global coffee chain was founded here?
Starbucks
At Pike Place Market, what famous activity do the fishmongers perform to entertain tourists?
Throw fish across the counter
What was the first product category Amazon sold?
Books
Costco’s private label is named after which Washington city?
Kirkland
Costco is one of P&G’s largest retail partners. Roughly how many members does Costco have globally, making it a massive volume driver for CPG companies?
Over 130 million cardholders
Which iconic Seattle building was originally built for the 1962 World’s Fair?
Space Needle
Which small Queen Anne viewpoint is famous for postcard‑perfect photos of the Seattle skyline?
Kerry Park
What technology powers the “Just Walk Out” experience?
Computer vision + sensors + AI
Kirkland Signature is so successful that it now accounts for roughly what share of Costco’s total sales, making it one of the most powerful private labels in retail?
Around 25%–30% of total sales
Amazon’s U.S. marketplace is so large that more than what percentage of U.S. households have Prime, shaping how P&G plans its e‑commerce strategy?
About 70% of U.S. households
When did Pike Place Market open, 1900s, 1910s, or 1920s?
1900s (1907)
Seattle’s most unusual tourist attraction takes visitors beneath Pioneer Square to explore what hidden feature?
The Seattle Underground (old buried sidewalks and storefronts)
Around what time did Amazon launch Prime, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s?
2000s (2005)
What is Costco's required front end margin for distribution?
About 14%
Costco’s warehouses generate enormous throughput. On average, a single Costco warehouse does how much in annual sales?
Roughly $250M–$300M per warehouse
Seattle gets fewer annual inches of rain than which famously rainy U.S. city?
Miami
Seattle is home to one of the highest‑rated cocktail bars in the U.S., known for its massive whiskey collection. What is its name?
Canon Bar
The Amazon Spheres are primarily designed for what purpose?
Employee workspace & plant conservatory
Costco’s #1 selling item by unit volume is what?
Toilet paper
Amazon’s retail media business (ads on Amazon) is now one of the largest in the world. Its annual ad revenue is closest to which scale?
Over $40B annually
What is the name of the underground network of passageways beneath Pioneer Square, created after the Great Seattle Fire of 1889?
The Seattle Underground
Which Seattle neighborhood is known for its vibrant nightlife, drag shows, indie bars, late‑night food, and is considered the city’s cultural heartbeat?
Capitol Hill
Which core business concept describes how Amazon drives growth by reinforcing lower prices, better customer experience, and increased traffic, ultimately attracting more sellers?
The Amazon Flywheel
Costco was founded in which city?
Seattle
As shoppers shift online, P&G’s fastest‑growing retail channel is e‑commerce. What share of P&G’s U.S. sales now comes from online retailers like Amazon?
Around 15–20%, and rising