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- 04 Sep 2012
- Research & Ideas
Book Excerpt: Indispensable: When Leaders Really Matter
moment of crisis the delegates could have chosen either of two of the most accomplished politicians in America, William Henry Seward or Salmon P. Chase. Both had been United States senators and governors of major states. Both were... View Details
- 16 Nov 2015
- News
Connecting with Indigenous Traditions
Diego, followed by managing king crab and salmon fishing in Washington State and Alaska. “I was in Dutch Harbor, navigating the logistics of catching and freezing and making deals with Japanese customers,” he remembers. “I seemed to find... View Details
- October 1992 (Revised July 2001)
- Case
Gap, Inc., The: Building a Brand
By: Walter J. Salmon and David Wylie
Explores the circumstances under which a specialty store chain can profitably engage in large-scale non-price advertising. View Details
Salmon, Walter J., and David Wylie. "Gap, Inc., The: Building a Brand." Harvard Business School Case 593-043, October 1992. (Revised July 2001.)
- April 1996
- Case
J.C. Penney
By: Walter J. Salmon and Jeanne Blasberg
Keywords: Apparel and Accessories Industry
Salmon, Walter J., and Jeanne Blasberg. "J.C. Penney." Harvard Business School Case 596-102, April 1996.
- September 2000 (Revised July 2001)
- Case
Chapters.ca
By: Michael J. Roberts, Rajiv Lal and Walter J. Salmon
Describes the challenges facing the online site associated with Canada's largest bricks-and-mortar bookseller. Presents a variety of lenses for examining the economic model of the online versus traditional book-selling business, and asks students to identify the... View Details
Keywords: Marketing Strategy; Internet and the Web; Business Model; Entrepreneurship; Product Marketing; Business Strategy; Technological Innovation; Canada
Roberts, Michael J., Rajiv Lal, and Walter J. Salmon. "Chapters.ca." Harvard Business School Case 801-158, September 2000. (Revised July 2001.)
- November 1993 (Revised September 1994)
- Case
Food Distribution in Russia: The Harris Group and the LUX Store
By: David E. Bell, Walter J. Salmon and Dinny Starr
Discusses the challenges facing businesses entering the Russian business environment, especially focusing on food retailing and distribution in that country. Highlights one small, entrepreneurial company, The Harris Group, which, with the help of both Russian partners... View Details
Keywords: Business Ventures; Marketing Strategy; Market Entry and Exit; Distribution; Partners and Partnerships; Expansion; Food and Beverage Industry; Retail Industry; Russia
Bell, David E., Walter J. Salmon, and Dinny Starr. "Food Distribution in Russia: The Harris Group and the LUX Store." Harvard Business School Case 594-059, November 1993. (Revised September 1994.)
- October 1997 (Revised March 1998)
- Case
Appalachian Mountain Club: Transforming Governance
By: Walter J. Salmon and Jaan Elias
Starting in 1988, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) began a controversial transformation in management and governance. For its first 112 years, the AMC's structure had resembled that of a country club--volunteer leaders directed the club's operations and its small,... View Details
Keywords: Budgets and Budgeting; Transformation; Corporate Governance; Employee Relationship Management; Recruitment; Leading Change; Organizational Culture; Labor and Management Relations; Nonprofit Organizations; Education Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry
Salmon, Walter J., and Jaan Elias. "Appalachian Mountain Club: Transforming Governance." Harvard Business School Case 598-066, October 1997. (Revised March 1998.)
- 01 Jun 1996
- News
Reinventing Marketing
Rounding out Marketing's agenda are multifaceted research projects. Professor Walter J. Salmon is looking at the costs and benefits of product variety for retailers and manufacturers as part of a joint project with the Food Marketing... View Details
- June 1996 (Revised April 1999)
- Teaching Note
Calyx & Corolla TN
By: Walter J. Salmon and Judith Maas
Teaching Note for (9-592-035). View Details
- January 1995 (Revised March 1995)
- Teaching Note
Lowe's TN
By: Walter J. Salmon and David Wylie
Teaching Note for (9-590-013). View Details
- January 1995 (Revised March 1995)
- Teaching Note
Georgetown Leather Design TN
By: Walter J. Salmon and David Wylie
Keywords: Apparel and Accessories Industry
- 1996
- Book
Strategic Retail Management
By: D. E. Bell and W. J. Salmon
Bell, D. E., and W. J. Salmon. Strategic Retail Management. Cincinnati: South-Western College Publishing, 1996.
- June 1987 (Revised January 1988)
- Background Note
Emergence of the Electronic In-Home Shopping Industry
By: Mark S. Albion and Walter J. Salmon
Albion, Mark S., and Walter J. Salmon. "Emergence of the Electronic In-Home Shopping Industry." Harvard Business School Background Note 587-018, June 1987. (Revised January 1988.)
- January 1980 (Revised July 1985)
- Case
Anderson Clayton Foods (A)
By: Walter J. Salmon and Steven R. Palesy
Keywords: Food and Beverage Industry
Salmon, Walter J., and Steven R. Palesy. "Anderson Clayton Foods (A)." Harvard Business School Case 580-004, January 1980. (Revised July 1985.)
- December 1978 (Revised January 1986)
- Case
Pepsi-Cola (A)
By: Walter J. Salmon and Steven R. Palesy
Combining aspects of a functionally organized marketing management system, with a franchised channel of distribution network. Focuses on extending an innovative promotional program to a market where competitive conditions differ. View Details
Keywords: Innovation Strategy; Management; Marketing; Marketing Reference Programs; Network Effects; Distribution; Organizational Design; Franchise Ownership; Competition; Food and Beverage Industry
Salmon, Walter J., and Steven R. Palesy. "Pepsi-Cola (A)." Harvard Business School Case 579-108, December 1978. (Revised January 1986.)
- January 1979 (Revised November 1982)
- Case
General Foods: Powdered Soft Drinks (B)
By: Walter J. Salmon and Steven R. Palesy
Keywords: Food and Beverage Industry
Salmon, Walter J., and Steven R. Palesy. "General Foods: Powdered Soft Drinks (B)." Harvard Business School Case 579-105, January 1979. (Revised November 1982.)
- December 1978 (Revised November 1982)
- Case
General Foods: Powdered Soft Drinks (A)
By: Walter J. Salmon and Steven R. Palesy
Keywords: Food and Beverage Industry
Salmon, Walter J., and Steven R. Palesy. "General Foods: Powdered Soft Drinks (A)." Harvard Business School Case 579-104, December 1978. (Revised November 1982.)
- April 1989 (Revised February 1990)
- Case
Workbench
By: Gwendolyn K. Ortmeyer and Walter J. Salmon
Keywords: Consumer Products Industry
Ortmeyer, Gwendolyn K., and Walter J. Salmon. "Workbench." Harvard Business School Case 589-103, April 1989. (Revised February 1990.)
- October 1992 (Revised October 1994)
- Case
Randall's Department Stores
By: Walter J. Salmon and Gwendolyn K. Ortmeyer
Discusses a well-known traditional department store that confronts a very difficult issue of whether to change its pricing policy from a high-low to an everyday pricing approach. Demands that the student formulate a plan of execution for changing the pricing, if... View Details
Salmon, Walter J., and Gwendolyn K. Ortmeyer. "Randall's Department Stores." Harvard Business School Case 593-032, October 1992. (Revised October 1994.)