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- November 2004 (Revised June 2005)
- Case
Mall of America (A)
By: Lynn S. Paine and Christopher Bruner
Explores fiduciary duty issues that arose in litigation among partners in the partnership that owned and controlled the Mall of America. Describes the complex real estate transaction in which one partner attempted to purchase an additional interest in the mall from a... View Details
Keywords: Ethics; Business Organization; Lawsuits and Litigation; Partners and Partnerships; Property; Investment; Retail Industry; United States
Paine, Lynn S., and Christopher Bruner. "Mall of America (A)." Harvard Business School Case 305-068, November 2004. (Revised June 2005.)
- 20 Jan 2010
- First Look
First Look: Jan. 20
Working PapersContracting in the Self-reporting Economy (revised) Authors:Romana L. Autrey and Richard Sansing Abstract This paper examines the effect of accounting on the use of intellectual property. We analyze the licensing of intellectual View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- December 2016
- Article
The Effect of File Sharing on Record Sales, Revisited
By: Felix Oberholzer-Gee and Koleman Strumpf
Even as we approach the twentieth anniversary of widespread file sharing, its impact on the sale of copyrighted material remains in dispute. We contributed to this debate with an early study, “The Effect of File Sharing on Record Sales: An Empirical Analysis,” that was... View Details
Oberholzer-Gee, Felix, and Koleman Strumpf. "The Effect of File Sharing on Record Sales, Revisited." Information Economics and Policy 37 (December 2016): 61–66.
- 04 May 2009
- Research & Ideas
What’s Next for the Big Financial Brands
United Kingdom. Signed by the head of retail banking, the ad itemized four ways in which NatWest aims to help property owners, mortgage holders, and all customers, with an invitation to "talk to... View Details
- May 1999 (Revised August 1999)
- Case
Westfield America
By: William J. Poorvu, Richard S. Tedlow and Daniel J. Rudd
The company is attempting to duplicate its Australian formula for successful mall ownership in the U.S. market. It must deal with rapidly evolving financial markets while recognizing and capitalizing on emerging trends in retailing. View Details
Keywords: Market Entry and Exit; Adaptation; Financial Markets; Property; Trends; Retail Industry; Retail Industry; Australia; United States
Poorvu, William J., Richard S. Tedlow, and Daniel J. Rudd. "Westfield America." Harvard Business School Case 899-260, May 1999. (Revised August 1999.)
- 12 Mar 2007
- Research & Ideas
The New Real Estate
Here is a survey of what is happening in these four areas: Record Prices Record prices are being paid for property in the U.S., but also in Europe and Asia. In the U.S. records were broken for the most paid for a single building ($1.8... View Details
- 28 May 2013
- Research & Ideas
Can LEGO Snap Together a Future in Asia?
licenses properties from blockbuster films such as Star Wars and Harry Potter. “It's really easy for them to be nimble and meet demand” LEGO's ambition has at times exceeded its reach. By 2004, the company's overdiversification into theme... View Details
- 10 Apr 2012
- First Look
First Look: April 10
professionals, and parents alike forge their own paths to fulfillment. Publisher's Link: http://www.harpercollins.com/books/How-Will-You-Measure-Your-Life-Karen-Dillon?isbn=9780062102416&HCHP=TB_How+Will+You+Measure+Your+Life Retail... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 11 Sep 2012
- First Look
First Look: September 11
story-one located far from the factory floor. Can Wages Buy Honesty? The Relationship Between Relative Wages and Employee Theft Authors:Tatiana Sandino and C. X. Chen Publication:Journal of Accounting Research 50, no. 4 (2012) Abstract In this study we examine whether,... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- August 2024 (Revised January 2025)
- Case
Barbie: Reviving a Cultural Icon at Mattel
The 2023 release of the live-action film Barbie, and its accompanying marketing blitz, incited a worldwide Barbie craze. Suddenly Barbie was everywhere, a celebrated icon reinstated at the forefront of cultural conversation. This goodwill stood in contrast to... View Details
Keywords: Brands and Branding; Media; Intellectual Property; Business Strategy; Entertainment; Gender; Public Opinion; Marketing Strategy; Retail Industry; Retail Industry; Retail Industry; Retail Industry; United States
Ofek, Elie, Ryann Noe, and Sarah Mehta. "Barbie: Reviving a Cultural Icon at Mattel." Harvard Business School Case 525-006, August 2024. (Revised January 2025.)
- 15 Apr 2014
- First Look
First Look: April 15
controls, employment at target establishments declines 3% over two years post buyout and 6% over five years. The job losses are concentrated among public-to-private buyouts and transactions involving firms in the service and retail... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 22 Sep 2009
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First Look: September 22
president and CEO, Margaret Clark, was contemplating the launch of a new, lip-plumping product called "Four Carat Pout." Clark faced many decisions concerning the launch: marketing the product as a luxury brand or a retail item;... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 18 Feb 2015
- First Look
First Look: February 18
http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/product/Managerial-Accounting-Decision-Making-and-Motivating-Performance/9780137024872.page February 2015 Rajiv Lal Retail Revolution: Will Your Brick & Mortar Store Survive? By: Lal, Rajiv,... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 19 Dec 2006
- First Look
First Look: December 19, 2006
own and control the use of property in accord with their own interests, and where the invisible hand of the pricing mechanism coordinates supply and demand in markets in a way that is automatically in the best interests of society.... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 20 Nov 2007
- First Look
First Look: November 20, 2007
Roger's big bet. Implementing it required making six other bets: continuing to sell stand-alone DVRs in the retail market, despite rapidly eroding market share; distributing TiVo service in partnership with cable and satellite TV... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 10 Mar 2015
- First Look
First Look: March 10
introduces methods for increasing the efficiency of retail store liquidation, which we define as the time-constrained divestment of retail outlets through an in-store sale of inventory. The View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 26 Oct 2010
- First Look
First Look: October 26, 2010
feet of building. Hang Lung Properties has enjoyed success in residential building in Hong Kong but has focused on very limited projects in China, notably two retail properties... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 07 Dec 2010
- First Look
First Look: Dec. 7
the value of their information intermediation function. The Effect of Product Variety and Inventory Levels on Retail Sales: A Longitudinal Study Author:Zeynep Ton and Ananth Raman Publication:Production and Operations Management 19, no. 5... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 08 Jul 2014
- First Look
First Look: July 8
provides an insider's perspective on what has made it so effective. Publisher's link: http://hbr.org/2014/07/sustainability-in-the-boardroom/ar/1 Working Papers Modularity and Intellectual Property Protection By: Baldwin, Carliss Y.,... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
- 13 Jul 2010
- First Look
First Look: July 13
prevents homeowners from deleveraging when property values decline and homeowner equity deteriorates, conspire to create a "ratchet" effect in which homeowner leverage is maintained during good times without the ability to... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace