Target Misses the Mark in Canada
In January 2015, Target announced that it would liquidate its operations in Canada, shut down all 133 stores and report a $5.4 billion loss for the quarter.
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Shimano – Dominating the bicycle components market
With its innovative R&D and operating model, Shimano dominates the global market share in bicycle components.
AREZZO&CO: Succeeding in fashion retail
How a well-designed operational model can deliver superior value in the fashion world
Shake Shack: Serving Up More Than Just Burgers
Caring Customer Service Comes From the Top Down
Kiton: The Best of the Best +1
Kiton prides itself on sourcing the best fabrics and making the finest clothes in the world. It's operating model is designed to ensure nothing produced is less than perfect.
Massively Popular, Massively Challenged? Coursera and the rise of MOOCs
Coursera is a pioneer in the Massive Open Online Course ("MOOC") space. While MOOCs appear poised to reshape higher education, the landscape is becoming increasingly crowded. Coursera sets itself apart by delivering a differentiated value proposition to student, universities, and employers.
ZARA: Sprinting past traditional retail
ZARA has developed a large-scale, super-fast supply chain to allow it to capitalize on trends as soon as they happen.
Fast fashion? Faster distribution!
Inditex's focus on customer behaviors, nimble sourcing strategy, and high tech logistics allows them to bypass the traditionally long inventory timelines typically associated with the fashion industry.
Uber: the best avenue to drive down
Before the age of technology, finding a ride on a rainy night or early in the morning to the airport was a chore. Now, Uber has made the process of riding in style one of ease and affordability.
Kraft Heinz: Why ketchup makes macaroni & cheese better
An inside look at the mega-merger that is transforming the CPG industry