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- 29 May 2013
- Blog Post
Perks of the LVMH Family
Confession: I had no idea that Sephora was part of LVMH until I interviewed. Most of that is strategic: LVMH wants to make sure that its brands feel distinct and authentic, but this internship definitely exposed me to the broader...
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Consumer Products / Retail
- November 2002 (Revised January 2004)
- Case
Gary Rodkin at Pepsi-Cola North America (B)
By: David A. Thomas, Gina Carioggia and Ayesha Kanji
After assuming the position of CEO of Pepsi-Cola North America (PCNA), Gary Rodkin faces organizational problems within PCNA and external friction between PCNA and its largest bottler, the Pepsi Bottling Group. In addition to the challenge of organizational alignment,...
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Keywords:
Restructuring;
Leadership;
Brands and Branding;
Problems and Challenges;
Situation or Environment;
Conflict Management;
Alignment;
Food and Beverage Industry;
North America
Thomas, David A., Gina Carioggia, and Ayesha Kanji. "Gary Rodkin at Pepsi-Cola North America (B)." Harvard Business School Case 403-108, November 2002. (Revised January 2004.)
- October 2002 (Revised July 2003)
- Case
Gary Rodkin at Pepsi-Cola North America (A)
By: David A. Thomas, Gina Carioggia and Ayesha Kanji
After assuming the position of CEO of Pepsi-Cola North America (PCNA), Gary Rodkin faces organizational problems within PCNA and external friction between PCNA and its largest bottler, the Pepsi Bottling Group. In addition to the challenge of organizational alignment,...
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Keywords:
Restructuring;
Leadership;
Brands and Branding;
Problems and Challenges;
Situation or Environment;
Conflict Management;
Alignment;
Food and Beverage Industry;
North America
Thomas, David A., Gina Carioggia, and Ayesha Kanji. "Gary Rodkin at Pepsi-Cola North America (A)." Harvard Business School Case 403-080, October 2002. (Revised July 2003.)
- 24 Sep 2019
- Working Paper Summaries
The Impact of Regulation on Strategic Positioning: Self-Regulation in the RTE Cereal Industry
- November 2009 (Revised May 2010)
- Case
Red Tomato: Keeping It Local
By: Jose B. Alvarez, Mary Louise Shelman and Laura Winig
This case describes the operating model and history of Red Tomato, a non-profit organization dedicated to branding and logistical support for locally grown produce farmers in the northeast U.S. The case highlights the challenges involved in making locally grown produce...
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Keywords:
Agribusiness;
Trends;
Food;
Local Range;
Consumer Behavior;
Logistics;
Supply Chain;
Nonprofit Organizations;
Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry;
Northeastern United States
Alvarez, Jose B., Mary Louise Shelman, and Laura Winig. "Red Tomato: Keeping It Local." Harvard Business School Case 510-023, November 2009. (Revised May 2010.)
- 16 Feb 2010
- News
Harvard Business School Faculty on Toyota Recall
- November 1983 (Revised June 1985)
- Case
Pepsi-Cola United Kingdom (A)
By: Benson P. Shapiro and Edward J. Hoff
On January 2, 1983 Pepsi-Cola United Kingdom had to develop a plan to defend its successful Diet Pepsi brand against the about to be introduced diet Coke. Contains useful material on competitive behavior and on U.S. versus U.K. consumer behavior.
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Keywords:
Product Launch;
Consumer Behavior;
Planning;
Competition;
Food and Beverage Industry;
United Kingdom;
United States
Shapiro, Benson P., and Edward J. Hoff. "Pepsi-Cola United Kingdom (A)." Harvard Business School Case 584-052, November 1983. (Revised June 1985.)
- 12 Mar 2020
- Video
Robert Brozin
Robert Brozin, the co-Founder of Nando’s, a South African-based restaurant chain specializing in Portuguese food, discusses the challenges of starting his business during the apartheid regime before 1994, and...
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- 18 Nov 2019
- Video
Adi Godrej
Adi Godrej, head of the India-based diversified business group Godrej Group, describes the company's strategy for moving into markets by acquiring businesses with strong local brand recognition. He gives the...
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- 12 May 2015
- Blog Post
A Summer Internship in General Management
Like many of his classmates, Andrew Ling (MBA 2015) decided to use the summer between his first and second year to try out something new. Formerly a consultant at McKinsey, he spent his summer working in a marketing and general management role at General Mills –...
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- November 2002 (Revised January 2004)
- Case
Gary Rodkin At Pepsi-Cola North America (B) (Abridged)
By: David A. Thomas, Gina Carioggia and Ayesha Kanji
After assuming the position of CEO of Pepsi-Cola North America (PCNA), Gary Rodkin faces organizational problems within PCNA and external friction between PCNA and its largest bottler, the Pepsi Bottling Group. In addition to the challenge of organizational alignment,...
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Keywords:
Restructuring;
Leadership;
Brands and Branding;
Problems and Challenges;
Situation or Environment;
Conflict Management;
Alignment;
Food and Beverage Industry;
North America
Thomas, David A., Gina Carioggia, and Ayesha Kanji. "Gary Rodkin At Pepsi-Cola North America (B) (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 403-109, November 2002. (Revised January 2004.)
- August 2023
- Case
BYD, China, and Global Electric Vehicle Rivalry
By: Cynthia A. Montgomery and Max Hancock
In 2023, BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker, surpassed Tesla to become the world's best-selling EV brand. BYD began selling mobile phone batteries in 1995, acquired a license to sell vehicles in 2002, and spent two decades building its EV brand, growing its...
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- February 2001 (Revised February 2002)
- Case
Estee Lauder and the Market for Prestige Cosmetics
By: Nancy F. Koehn
Opens with a brief history of the U.S. cosmetics market and its rapid development in the 1920s. Also recounts Lauder's initial involvement in the sector, making skin care products and selling them in Manhattan beauty parlors during the Great Depression. Pays particular...
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Keywords:
Fluctuation;
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Market Entry and Exit;
Entrepreneurship;
Luxury;
Business Strategy;
Society;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
United States
Koehn, Nancy F. "Estee Lauder and the Market for Prestige Cosmetics." Harvard Business School Case 801-362, February 2001. (Revised February 2002.)
- 12 PM – 1 PM EDT, 01 Nov 2016
- Webinars: Trending@HBS
Leadership in the Digital Era
Digital technologies have revolutionized relationships, and leadership is no exception. To be truly engaged, effective leaders must harness the power of digital communications and branding rather than remain on the sidelines, frozen by fear and the unknown. The key is...
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- July 2012 (Revised July 2015)
- Case
Nalli Silk Sarees (A)
By: V.G. Narayanan, Namrata Arora and Vidhya Muthuram
Nalli Silk Sarees Private Limited was a family owned and operated business that retailed Indian ethnic wear. This 83-year-old company had enjoyed impressive growth with a $95 million turnover, a 22-store retail footprint, and had outdone its competitors by being the...
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Keywords:
Pricing Strategy;
Price;
Strategy;
Family Business;
Growth and Development;
Brands and Branding;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Expansion;
Competitive Strategy;
Apparel and Accessories Industry;
India
Narayanan, V.G., Namrata Arora, and Vidhya Muthuram. "Nalli Silk Sarees (A)." Harvard Business School Case 113-004, July 2012. (Revised July 2015.)
- 06 Apr 2016
- News
Innovation Leaders Create Long-Term Value
- June 2009 (Revised July 2009)
- Case
Moods of Norway
Describes a young fashion company competing in a variety of unconventional ways, many "experience economy" related. Moods fronts their brand with the "boy band" images of its three founders and designs eccentric features into their clothes as a way of gaining mindshare...
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Austin, Robert D., Shannon O'Donnell, and Dorte Krogh. "Moods of Norway." Harvard Business School Case 609-106, June 2009. (Revised July 2009.)
- October 2005 (Revised February 2007)
- Case
Ripe 'n Ready
By: Ray A. Goldberg and Laura Winig
Stoned fruit has quality variations, reducing consumption. Five independent growers formed a cooperative to provide quality control and a brand name--Ripe 'N Ready--that enabled retailers to differentiate their stores and producers to differentiate the products they...
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Goldberg, Ray A., and Laura Winig. "Ripe 'n Ready." Harvard Business School Case 906-404, October 2005. (Revised February 2007.)
- October 1997
- Case
L'Oreal of Paris: Bringing 'Class to Mass' with Plenitude
By: Robert J. Dolan
L'Oreal's strategy is to "trickle down" technology over time from high-end outlets like department stores to mass-markets, such as drugstores. The mass market brand Plenitude has become the market leader in France, but even eight years after introduction in the United...
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Keywords:
Problems and Challenges;
Marketing Strategy;
Brands and Branding;
Globalization;
Beauty and Cosmetics Industry;
Retail Industry;
France;
United States
Dolan, Robert J. "L'Oreal of Paris: Bringing 'Class to Mass' with Plenitude." Harvard Business School Case 598-056, October 1997.
- February 2009 (Revised June 2019)
- Case
Cleveland Clinic: Transformation and Growth 2015
By: Michael E. Porter and Elizabeth O. Teisberg
The Cleveland Clinic's health care services are internationally renowned for quality. In 2008, The Clinic began to restructure the organization into teams defined around patient needs, rather than traditional medical specialties. "Patients First!" takes shape as the...
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Keywords:
Health;
Health Care Operations;
Health Care Quality;
Health Care;
Strategy And Leadership;
Strategy Development;
Health Care and Treatment;
Leading Change;
Goals and Objectives;
Growth and Development Strategy;
Measurement and Metrics;
Service Delivery;
Organizational Change and Adaptation;
Outcome or Result;
Health Industry;
Cleveland
Porter, Michael E., and Elizabeth O. Teisberg. "Cleveland Clinic: Transformation and Growth 2015." Harvard Business School Case 709-473, February 2009. (Revised June 2019.)