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Getting Brexit Done
Cavallo, Alberto F.Case HBS-720023-EEconomicsAfter twenty years of growth unprecedented in the sports apparel industry, Under Armour finds itself with a new record to beat: making the leap from $5 to $10 billion in sales - a feat only accomplished to date by competitors Nike and Adidas. At the heart of this challenge is how Under Armour can maintain its brand's authenticity while adding new products that fuel future growth. The case traces the evolution of Under Armour's brand and describes...Starting at €8.20
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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic and the Global Economy (A)
Cavallo, Alberto F.; Godwin, ChristianCase HBS-720031-EEconomicsIn April 2020, the world struggled to contain the exponential escalation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Dozens of countries had imposed restrictions on travel, work, and social gatherings. A large share of the global population was under lockdowns and unprecedented supply and demand disruptions crippled the economy. In response, central banks announced massive lending programs to avoid a financial meltdown, and governments were launching...Starting at €8.20
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The De Beers Group: Exploring the Diamond Reselling Opportunity, Teaching Note
Esty, Benjamin C.; Gross, Daniel P.; Pickle, Lauren G.Teaching Note HBS-717481-EStrategyTeaching note for case 717430.Starting at €0.00
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Tempur Sealy International (A)
Esty, Benjamin C.; Pickle, Lauren G.Case HBS-718422-EStrategyThis case explores the long-term relationship between Tempur Sealy (TPX, a mattress manufacturer) and Mattress Firm (MFRM, a bedding retailer and TPX's largest customer). For almost 20 years, the firms enjoyed a mutually beneficial and commercially prosperous relationship. Yet in August 2016, Steinhoff (a large, South African retailer) made an offer to acquire MFRM. Whether this acquisition will affect the symbiotic relationship that had existed ...Starting at €8.20
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Tempur Sealy International (C)
Esty, Benjamin C.; Pickle, Lauren G.Case HBS-718424-EStrategyAnalyzes the commercial relationship between Tempur Sealy and Mattress Firm following the events discussed in the B case.Starting at €5.74
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The U.S. - China Trade War, Teaching Note
Cavallo, Alberto F.Teaching Note HBS-720012-EEconomicsTeaching note for case 719034.Starting at €0.00
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The De Beers Group: Exploring the Diamond Reselling Opportunity
Esty, Benjamin C.; Gross, Daniel P.; Pickle, Lauren G.Case HBS-717430-EStrategyIn September 2014, Tom Montgomery (SVP of strategic initiatives at the De Beers Group) and his team launched a pilot program in the United States to explore the $1 billion diamond market for pre-owned (recycled) diamonds. According to Montgomery, the motivation for the pilot program was to improve the consumer reselling experience and to enhance "diamond equity". Somewhat paradoxically, consumers typically received very low prices when they tried...Starting at €8.20
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The U.S. - China Trade War
Cavallo, Alberto F.; Cal, Mariana; Laski, AnneCase HBS-719034-EEconomicsOn December 1, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump and China's Leader Xi Jinping faced each other across a dinner table during a G20 meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After what Trump called an "amazing and productive meeting," the two leaders announced a truce in the ongoing trade war between their countries, following months of accusations, tariffs, and mounting retaliation. The U.S. agreed to postpone for 90 days an increase from 10% to 25% in...Starting at €8.20
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Bega Cheese: Bidding to Bring Vegemite Back Home
Esty, Benjamin C.; Pickle, Lauren G.Case HBS-218001-EStrategyIn January 2017, the leadership team of Bega Cheese-the Australian dairy company-was considering a bid for Mondel z International's Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) grocery business, which included several leading consumer brands such as Vegemite, the icoStarting at €8.20
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Bega Cheese: Bidding to Bring Vegemite Back Home, Teaching Note
Esty, Benjamin C.; Pickle, Lauren G.; Saldutte, GregTeaching Note HBS-218016-EFinanceTeaching note for case 218001.Starting at €0.00