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Spectrum Brands, Inc. - The Sales Force Dilemma
Donald W. Barclay; Joe FalconiCase IVEY-9B06A035-EMarketingIn 2005, the vice-president of sales and marketing for the Canadian division of Spectrum Brands Inc. must determine his next steps regarding the structure of his sales force. Spectrum Brands (Spectrum), a global consumer products company formerly known as Rayovac Corporation, had made a number of acquisitions to diversify and expand its product and brand portfolio. With these changes, Spectrum had become a leading supplier of consumer batteries, ...Starting at €8.20
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Rayovac Corporation - The Rechargeable Battery Opportunity
Donald W. Barclay; Joe FalconiCase IVEY-9B06A036-EMarketingThe vice-president of sales and marketing was contemplating how to grow the Rayovac Battery Division of Spectrum Brands Canada Inc. (Spectrum). Spectrum, a global consumer products company, owned a variety of brand name products. The vice-president of sales and marketing knew that, with effective marketing, the rechargeable battery market was one that would likely grow within North America as it had in Europe. Major competitors were not focusing ...Starting at €8.20
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Shop Thursdays: Post COVID-19 Strategy
Ian Dunn; Holli GreenwaldCase IVEY-9B21B008-EAccounting and ControlIn mid-2020, the co-founder of online and brick-and-mortar womenswear boutique Shop Thursdays in Toronto, was considering how to best position her business for growth when the COVID-19 global pandemic was resolved. The boutique, which had two brick-and-mortar locations in addition to its online presence, provided its customers with the latest and trendiest styles. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced all non-essential business to close their doors, ...Starting at €8.20
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Hi-Line Auto Parts: Taking the Right Exit
Ian Dunn; Holli GreenwaldCase IVEY-W25133-EStrategyIt was April 2020 and the president of Hi-line Auto Parts (Hi-line), in Toronto, Ontario, was considering the company’s future. Hi-line was an automotive parts and accessories distributor with customers across Canada. The automotive aftermarket industry wStarting at €8.20