Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Costco: The Challenge Of Entering The Mainland China Market
Chongfeng Wang; Liyang Lu; Xinrong Liu; Fei Meng; Guanwen Huang; Xiaoyu ZhaoCase IVEY-W24957-EMarketing, StrategyCostco Wholesale Corporation (Costco), the world’s second-largest retailer, officially entered the Chinese market in Shanghai in August 2019. The opening day was so jam-packed with customers that the massive influx forced the company to close early, after only five hours of operations. However, after only one week, customers were lining up outside the store, asking Costco for refunds for their membership cards. The warehouse’s traffic declined si...Starting at €8.20
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Backyard Pub: Inflatable Ideas
Ian Dunn; Jessica WelshCase IVEY-9B18M086-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn April 2017, a third year student at Western University was contemplating launching a new business, Backyard Pub. The company would rent inflatable pubs and party supplies to individuals planning outdoor summer gatherings across Southwestern Ontario. ThStarting 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