See's Candies cost $25 million in 1972 and has since generated nearly $2.8 billion in cumulative pre-tax earnings on barely $65 million of invested capital. But its real return was intellectual: the laboratory where Buffett and Munger discovered economic goodwill, the concept that enabled Coca-Cola, GEICO, and every great investment that followed.
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Dive into Berkshire Hathaway's retailing group performance in 2022, exploring the successes and challenges of key businesses, and examining the historical, political, and economic context in which they operate. Discover the future outlook and potential opportunities for growth in this comprehensive analysis.