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St Helena: Landing a Future for a South Atlantic Island
Kirsty Joshua; Christopher WilliamsCase IVEY-9B18M034-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn October 2017, the first ever commercial flight landed on St Helena, one of the world's remotest islands. There had been delays building,certifying, and opening the airport due to unforeseen wind conditions. Now that weekly commercial flights had finally begun, how should the island's Economic Development Board approach the next phase of the long-term strategy to boost St Helena's economy through tourism?Starting at €8.20
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Capturing Confectionery (A) (Spanish version)
Collis, David J.; Stuart, Toby; Smith, TroyCase HBS-708S45StrategyIn late 2002, global confectionery and beverage maker Cadbury Schweppes needed to decide whether or not to make an acquisition bid for Adams, an underperforming gum company which had been put up for sale by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Examining the decision from a strategic perspective, the (A) case provides brief histories of the two companies; traces the global confectionery industry, focusing especially on chocolate and gum; and details the a...Starting at €8.20
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Capturing Confectionery (B) (Spanish version)
Collis, David J.; Stuart, Toby; Smith, TroyCase HBS-708S46StrategyIn late 2002, global confectionery and beverage maker Cadbury Schweppes needed to decide whether or not to make an acquisition bid for Adams, an underperforming gum company which had been put up for sale by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Examining the decision from a strategic perspective, the (A) case provides brief histories of the two companies; traces the global confectionery industry, focusing especially on chocolate and gum; and details the a...Starting at €5.74
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Time Out: A New Global Strategy to Bring Back Profit
Christopher Williams; Umair ShafiqueCase IVEY-9B17M063-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn June 2016, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the United Kingdom-based Time Out Group PLC (Time Out), had just taken the company through an initial public offering, raising much-needed capital for investment and growth. Time Out, which provided consumers with information, tickets, and access to theatre, concerts, and events, as well as food, drink, and cultural experiences in its Time Out Market, had reported significant losses in 2014 and 2...Starting at €8.20
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Cadbury Schweppes: Capturing Confectionery (A)
Collis, David J.; Stuart, Toby; Smith, TroyCase HBS-708453-EStrategyIn late 2002, global confectionery and beverage maker Cadbury Schweppes needed to decide whether or not to make an acquisition bid for Adams, an underperforming gum company which had been put up for sale by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Examining the decision from a strategic perspective, the (A) case provides brief histories of the two companies; traces the global confectionery industry, focusing especially on chocolate and gum; and details the a...Starting at €8.20
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Cadbury Schweppes: Capturing Confectionery (B)
Collis, David J.; Stuart, Toby; Smith, TroyCase HBS-708454-EStrategyIn late 2002, global confectionery and beverage maker Cadbury Schweppes needed to decide whether or not to make an acquisition bid for Adams, an underperforming gum company which had been put up for sale by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Examining the decision from a strategic perspective, the (A) case provides brief histories of the two companies; traces the global confectionery industry, focusing especially on chocolate and gum; and details the a...Starting at €5.74
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The Guardian: Transition to the Online World
Collis, David J.; Olson, Peter W.; Furey, MaryCase HBS-709464-EStrategyThe Guardian had been an early innovator in online newspapers and had not only become the leading U.K. newspaper web site, but was making strides with audiences outside of the U.K. However, The Guardian had been losing money since 2000, and, in spite of the relative success of the website, online revenue remained less than 20% of the newspaper's total revenue. What changes would The Guardian have to make to sustain its mission of being "the world...Starting at €8.20