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- November 2018
- Case
Cepuros Foods Malaysia: Finding the Secret Sauce for Growth (Brief Case)
By: John A. Quelch and Katherine B. Hartman
Shelby Diaz, country manager for Cepuros Foods International—Malaysia (CFI-M), must decide a growth strategy for the expansion of CFI-M's line of salsas, particularly regarding whom to target and how to allocate marketing investments. CFI-M could expand aggressively by... View Details
Keywords: Growth and Development Strategy; Marketing Strategy; Marketing Communications; Product Positioning
Quelch, John A., and Katherine B. Hartman. "Cepuros Foods Malaysia: Finding the Secret Sauce for Growth (Brief Case)." Harvard Business School Brief Case 919-513, November 2018.
- 29 Sep 2014
- Research & Ideas
Why Do Outlet Stores Exist?
having these stores and just having a sales rack in the back?" As a doctoral student in economics at Columbia, Ngwe was fascinated by the incredible range of products that retailers offer to consumers, and wondered just how this... View Details
- 11 Sep 2012
- Working Paper Summaries
Spatial Organization of Firms: Internal and External Agglomeration Economies and Location Choices Through the Value Chain
Keywords: by Juan Alcácer & Mercedes Delgado
- October 2014
- Supplement
Quiet Logistics (B)
By: Robert Simons and Natalie Kindred
This two-part case focuses on how to identify and manage strategic uncertainties in an innovative, entrepreneurial start-up company. In the (A) case, students learn about Quiet Logistics, an e-commerce fulfillment company working with high-end apparel retailers such as... View Details
Keywords: Strategy Execution; Strategic Uncertainties; Managing Growth; Disruptive Change; Robotics; Disruptive Technologies; Managing Start-ups; Management Control Systems; Performance Measurement; Business Growth and Maturation; Disruption; Entrepreneurship; Disruptive Innovation; Crisis Management; Risk Management; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Business Strategy; Competitive Strategy; E-commerce; Distribution Industry; Technology Industry; United States
Simons, Robert, and Natalie Kindred. "Quiet Logistics (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 115-003, October 2014.
- May 2013
- Supplement
Studio Moderna—A Venture in Eastern Europe
By: Jim Sharpe
This is the Spreadsheet Supplement for Studio Moderna—A Venture in Eastern Europe (HBS Case #808110). Includes Exhibit 3a, Exhibit 3b, Exhibit 5, and Exhibit 6. View Details
Keywords: Entrepreneurial Management; Entrepreneurial Marketing; Entrepreneurial Organizations; International Entrepreneurship; International Expansion; Consumer Marketing; Consumer Goods; Innovation; Leadership; Organizational Structure; Advertising; Internet; Marketing; General Management; Growth; Organizational Development; Television; Entrepreneurship; Geographic Location; Globalization; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Digital Marketing; Business Strategy; Marketing Channels; Media; Retail Industry; Retail Industry; Retail Industry; Slovenia; Slovakia; Croatia; Macedonia; Bulgaria; Serbia and Montenegro; Poland; Hungary; Bosnia and Hercegovina; Czech Republic; Lithuania; Albania; Romania; Central Asia
- November 2006 (Revised August 2008)
- Case
Lincoln Electric
By: Jordan I. Siegel
The case describes Lincoln Electric's business strategy and incentive system, and it discusses the global strategy choices that the company faces going forward. Lincoln Electric is deciding whether a strong push into India should be the next step in the company's... View Details
Keywords: Global Strategy; Globalized Firms and Management; Growth and Development Strategy; Business Strategy; Expansion; India
Siegel, Jordan I. "Lincoln Electric." Harvard Business School Case 707-445, November 2006. (Revised August 2008.)
- December 2010 (Revised January 2012)
- Case
Zespri
By: Jose B. Alvarez and Mary Louise Shelman
Grower-owned Zespri is the sole exporter of New Zealand-grown kiwifruit outside of Australia and New Zealand. Facing growing international competition, Zespri invested in consumer branding and innovation, which has led to new types of kiwifruit that taste better and... View Details
- June 2009 (Revised January 2011)
- Case
Target Corporation: Ackman versus the Board
By: Krishna G. Palepu, Suraj Srinivasan and James Weber
After 15 years of great performance, Target's faltering performance during an economic downturn led an activist shareholder to initiate a proxy fight. Target Corporation, the second largest discount store retailer in the U.S., had competed successfully against industry... View Details
Keywords: Financial Crisis; Investment Activism; Governing and Advisory Boards; Business and Shareholder Relations; Business Strategy; Value; Retail Industry
Palepu, Krishna G., Suraj Srinivasan, and James Weber. "Target Corporation: Ackman versus the Board." Harvard Business School Case 109-010, June 2009. (Revised January 2011.)
- November 2016
- Case
Pete & Gerry's
By: Jose Alvarez and Natalie Kindred
Keywords: "Pete & Gerry's; " Eggs; Egg Industry; Avian Flu; Cage Free; Free Range; Agribusiness; Agriculture; Industry Structure; Industry Evolution; Price Volatility; Small Business; Strategy Formulation; Branding; Marketing; Premium Brand; Growth; Consumer; Consumer Behavior; Animal Welfare; Retail; Grocery; Food Labeling; Animal-Based Agribusiness; Advertising Campaigns; Business Model; Change; Change Management; Disruption; Transition; Trends; Volatility; Customer Value and Value Chain; Entrepreneurship; Food; Ethics; Health; Problems and Challenges; Operations; Sales; Risk and Uncertainty; Quality; Public Opinion; Value; Strategy; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Retail Industry; United States
Alvarez, Jose, and Natalie Kindred. "Pete & Gerry's." Harvard Business School Case 517-048, November 2016.
- January 2008 (Revised July 2009)
- Case
Studio Moderna - A Venture in Eastern Europe
By: Daniel Isenberg
Studio Moderna is the leading electronic retailer in 20 countries in and around Central and Eastern Europe, and use a multi-channel business strategy, organizational structure, and IT system. When management conflicts arise, Sandi Cesko, CEO and co-founder must decide... View Details
Keywords: Globalized Firms and Management; Operations; Entrepreneurship; Retail Industry; Retail Industry; Europe
Isenberg, Daniel. "Studio Moderna - A Venture in Eastern Europe." Harvard Business School Case 808-110, January 2008. (Revised July 2009.)
- September 2005 (Revised February 2007)
- Case
Angels and Devils: Best Buy's New Customer Approach (A)
In November 2004, The Wall Street Journal reported that consumer electronics retailer Best Buy's new customer approach was to shun the "devils" among its customers. The "customer centricity" initiative, which was led by Best Buy's CEO Brad Anderson, was based on an... View Details
Keywords: History; Customer Relationship Management; Opportunities; Marketing Strategy; Leadership Style; Problems and Challenges; Growth and Development Strategy; Retail Industry; Retail Industry
Elberse, Anita, John T. Gourville, and Das Narayandas. "Angels and Devils: Best Buy's New Customer Approach (A)." Harvard Business School Case 506-007, September 2005. (Revised February 2007.)
- April 2003 (Revised December 2006)
- Case
ZARA: Fast Fashion
By: Pankaj Ghemawat and Jose Luis Nueno
Focuses on Inditex, an apparel retailer from Spain, which has set up an extremely quick response system for its ZARA chain. Instead of predicting months before a season starts what women will want to wear, ZARA observes what's selling and what's not and continuously... View Details
Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation; Multinational Firms and Management; Competitive Advantage; Retail Industry; Retail Industry; Retail Industry; Spain
Ghemawat, Pankaj, and Jose Luis Nueno. "ZARA: Fast Fashion." Harvard Business School Case 703-497, April 2003. (Revised December 2006.)
- 15 Jul 2019
- Blog Post
Exploring the World of Electric Adventure Vehicles
not only graduate school at HBS—but also a summer 2019 retail strategy internship with Ford- and Amazon-backed electric car startup, Rivian Automotive. Founded in 2009, Rivian is an independent American... View Details
- December 1986 (Revised January 1998)
- Case
Chaparral Steel (Abridged)
By: Kim B. Clark
Examines a major capacity expansion proposal of Chaparral Steel, a steel minimill. Gives students the opportunity to evaluate the proposed expansion in the context of the competitive environment, market demand, technological choice, and the demands of a global... View Details
Clark, Kim B. "Chaparral Steel (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 687-045, December 1986. (Revised January 1998.)
- June 2024
- Case
Growing Foodology into Latin America's Largest Platform for Virtual Restaurants
By: Jorge Tamayo, Rembrand Koning and Jenyfeer Martinez Buitrago
This case delves into the expansion strategy of Foodology, a cloud kitchen startup based in Bogotá that operated across four Latin American countries (Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and Peru). Co-founders Daniela Izquierdo and Juan Guillermo Azuero (both HBS, 2019) grappled... View Details
Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Food; Digital Platforms; Product Launch; Growth and Development Strategy; Business Strategy; Business Model; Business Startups; Profit; Marketing Strategy; Expansion; Diversification; Food and Beverage Industry; Latin America; South America; Colombia; Brazil; Mexico; Peru
- February 2021
- Case
Lidya: Bringing Nigerian FinTech Innovation to Global Small and Medium Enterprises
By: Lauren Cohen and Spencer C.N. Hagist
Lidya CEO Tunde Kehinde must size up options for the expansion of his novel lending practices that drastically reduce the credit cycle in his developing Nigeria, and determine if expansion into Eastern Europe will prove successful or disastrous. View Details
Cohen, Lauren, and Spencer C.N. Hagist. "Lidya: Bringing Nigerian FinTech Innovation to Global Small and Medium Enterprises." Harvard Business School Case 221-083, February 2021.
- 2020
- Working Paper
Reverse Information Sharing: Reducing Costs in Supply Chains with Yield Uncertainty
By: Pavithra Harsha, Ashish Jagmohan, Retsef Levi, Elisabeth Paulson and Georgia Perakis
Supply uncertainty in produce supply chains presents major challenges to retailers. Supply shortages create frequent disruptions in terms of promised delivery times, quantity and quality delivered. To alleviate these challenges, dual sourcing--a strategy in which... View Details
Keywords: Information Sharing; Yield Uncertainty; Ration Gaming; Blockchain; Supply Chain; Risk and Uncertainty
Harsha, Pavithra, Ashish Jagmohan, Retsef Levi, Elisabeth Paulson, and Georgia Perakis. "Reverse Information Sharing: Reducing Costs in Supply Chains with Yield Uncertainty." MIT Sloan Research Paper, No. 6172-20, October 2020.
- March 2001 (Revised October 2001)
- Case
Honest Tea
By: Paul A. Gompers
This case examines the decisions of Seth Goldman and Barry Nalebuff, founders of Honest Tea. Honest Tea is a start-up in the ready-to-drink tea market. Goldman and Nalebuff must craft an expansion and financing strategy. View Details
Keywords: Financial Strategy; Expansion; Business Startups; Growth and Development Strategy; Decisions
Gompers, Paul A. "Honest Tea." Harvard Business School Case 201-076, March 2001. (Revised October 2001.)
- June 2013
- Supplement
Studio Moderna - Sandi Cesko, CEO, Video Supplement
By: Jim Sharpe
This is the Video Supplement for Studio Moderna - A Venture in Eastern Europe (HBS Case #808110). View Details
Keywords: Entrepreneurial Management; Entrepreneurial Marketing; Entrepreneurial Organizations; International Entrepreneurship; International Expansion; Consumer Marketing; Consumer Goods; Innovation; Leadership; Organizational Structure; Advertising; Internet; Marketing; General Management; Growth; Organizational Development; Television; Entrepreneurship; Geographic Location; Globalization; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Digital Marketing; Business Startups; Marketing Channels; Media; Retail Industry; Retail Industry; Retail Industry; Slovenia; Slovakia; Croatia; Macedonia; Bulgaria; Serbia and Montenegro; Poland; Hungary; Bosnia and Hercegovina; Czech Republic; Lithuania; Estonia; Albania; Romania; Central Asia
Sharpe, Jim. "Studio Moderna - Sandi Cesko, CEO, Video Supplement ." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 813-716, June 2013.
- January 1964 (Revised February 1984)
- Case
O.M. Scott & Sons Co., The
By: John H. McArthur
Company has gone through a phase of uncontrolled expansion and is in a weakened financial condition. View Details
McArthur, John H. "O.M. Scott & Sons Co., The." Harvard Business School Case 209-102, January 1964. (Revised February 1984.)