An Ode to Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe's wins over customers (and their wallets) by utilizing an operating model that is perfectly aligned with their core business strategies.
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Selling Luxury Online – Yoox Net-A-Porter
Through leveraging an interlocked business model and operating strategy, YNAP has successfully defined the luxury ecommerce space and is positioned as the clear market leader in the industry.
John Lewis: Would you leave your company to the workers?
John Lewis the UK's favourite retailer with sustained profitable growth and untouchable customer loyalty and advocacy. What is the secret to their success? They are a workers' co-operative, owned and operated for the benefit of their employees.
Wegmans: The New Frontier in Grocery
Wegmans is battling competitors on all fronts – from Whole Foods to Trader Joe's to Walmart. Even so, it's winning the battle to keep prices low and quality high.
IKEA: The Many People Retailer
The IKEA vision: “To create a better everyday life for the many people”
CVS Health: Fully Adherent to Its Prescribed Strategy and Winning
Through compliance with its mission of “helping people on their path to better health”, CVS has created a winning alignment between its business and operating models to grow into a success story.
REI: Equipped to Endure
REI sells outdoor equipment in a manner that creates consumer trust. With a business and operating model that align like peanut butter and jelly, they are a successful company with a bright future.
Stitch Fix: Decoding fashion through analytic
How much easier would shopping be if a stylist mailed you five pieces of clothing that she tailored just for you, and you had the choice to buy what you like and mail the rest back for free?
Ikea: Making Couches Look Good Since 1943
What do H&M, Zara, and Ikea have in common? #FastFashion. Ikea’s operations revolutionized the customer experience, paving the way for all those retail giants that we all know and love. #disruption #lowcost #highvalue
Aldi: no frills grocery shopping
Driving down costs to lower the price of your weekly shop