HBSP (USA)
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Walmart Update, 2019
Yoffie, David B.; Fisher, DanielCase HBS-719504-EStrategyIn 2019 Walmart was still the world's largest company, with over $500 billion in annual revenue and operations around the world. Although it had mostly vanquished its rival discount retailers in the U.S., it was struggling to find the right growth strategy. Facing a mature U.S. market, it had looked to ecommerce and international sales as an engine of growth. Walmart leadership also faced intense competition from dominant online retailer Amazon. ...Starting at €8.20
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Colbun--Powering Chile
Reinhardt, Forest L.; Herrero, Gustavo A.; Patnaik, SanjayCase HBS-709060-EEconomicsThis case is about Colbun, Chile's second largest electricity generator, which is facing significant uncertainty regarding the cost and availability of alternative energy sources. Problems with the contracted supply of natural gas and the volatility of oil prices, coupled with regulatory changes made by the government, force Colbun to revise its business strategy and its sourcing mix. New legislation will replace historically regulated electricit...Starting at €8.20