Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Transparency and Ethics at Everlane - Teaching Note
Karen Robson; Matthew WilsonTeaching Note IVEY-8B21A005-EMarketingTeaching note for product 9B21A005.Starting at €0.00
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Transparency and Ethics at Everlane
Karen Robson; Matthew WilsonCase IVEY-9B21A005-EMarketingInnovative US apparel retailer Everlane Inc. (Everlane) employed "radical transparency," disclosing detailed information about the costs it incurred and the factories that manufactured its clothes. The company also claimed to prioritize ethics and sustainStarting at €8.20
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Game of Thrones: Tourism in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Karen Robson; Kerstin HeilgenbergCase IVEY-9B19A013-EMarketing, StrategyIn 2018, Game of Thrones, a widely popular television series, had inspired a significant increase in tourism to one of its filming locations: Dubrovnik, Croatia. The economy in Croatia, in general, and Dubrovnik, in particular, relied significantly on tourism. However, the popularity of the television series had led to overwhelming tourist traffic in the area. During the peak tourist season, the city now suffered from serious overcrowding. In add...Starting at €8.20
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Game of Thrones: Tourism in Dubrovnik, Croatia - Teaching Note
Karen Robson; Kerstin HeilgenbergTeaching Note IVEY-8B19A013-EMarketingTeaching note for product 9B19A013.Starting at €0.00
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M.M.Lafleur: Market Segmentation and Targeting
Karen Robson; Adam J. MillsCase IVEY-9B20A002-EMarketingM.M.LaFleur, a clothing company founded in New York in 2013, specialized in office wear for professional women. Specifically, M.M.LaFleur targeted a difficult-to-serve group—working women who did not like shopping. Despite the challenging customer base, the company grew steadily since its inception. Customers could shop online through the company's website or attend showrooms, pop-up stores, or trunk shows, where sales associates provided attenti...Starting at €8.20
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M.M.Lafleur: Market Segmentation and Targeting - Teaching Note
Karen Robson; Adam J. MillsTeaching Note IVEY-8B20A002-EMarketingTeaching note for product 9B20A002.Starting at €0.00
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De Beers Group: Marketing Diamonds to Millennials - Teaching Note
Stefanie Beninger; Karen RobsonTeaching Note IVEY-8B17A057-EMarketingTeaching note for product 9B17A057.Starting at €0.00
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De Beers Group: Marketing Diamonds to Millennials
Stefanie Beninger; Karen RobsonCase IVEY-9B17A057-EMarketingIn 2017, the next generation of consumers that were poised to become engaged to be married—millennials—showed different preferences and consumption patterns than previous generations had shown. In response, the De Beers Group of Companies (De Beers), a leading company within the global diamond industry, was making moves to capture this important market. In partnership with the world’s six other leading diamond companies, known collectively as the...Starting at €8.20
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Walmart's African Expansion
Karen Robson; Stefanie Beninger; Sudheer GuptaCase IVEY-9B13M111-EStrategyWalmart has decided to expand into Africa through the acquisition of the South African consumer goods retailer Massmart. In doing so, the world’s largest retailer faces significant backlash from South Africa’s largest union. The company must also contend with price-sensitive consumers and a lack of supplier relationships on the African continent. Will Walmart appeal to South African consumers and achieve the volume of sales needed to make its fir...Starting at €8.20
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Does Mattel's Iconic Barbie Doll Need a Makeover
Karen Robson; Stefanie BeningerCase IVEY-9B16A005-EMarketingIn 2015, almost 60 years after being introduced to the market, the Barbie doll was one of the world’s most iconic toys. However, both the industry landscape and consumer preferences were changing, and Barbie was yet again in the spotlight as consumers criticized the toy for providing a narrow and unrealistic vision of how women should look, how they should dress, and the careers they should pursue. Sales and public perception of the doll were bot...Starting at €8.20