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Trader Joe's: Navigating the Changing Seas of an Evolving Industry
Harris, Jared D.; Brooks, Carson; Tongate, JuliaCase DARDEN-S-0412-EStrategyTrader Joe’s, a specialized grocery retailer, occupies a successful niche market segment of selling highly valued, unique, and often quirky private-label-branded goods. Store locations, size, and in-store atmosphere contribute to a sense of distinctiveness and have created a devoted customer base. Nevertheless, Trader Joe’s faced increased competitive pressures from other competing retailers who have increasingly pushed into its competitive set. ...Starting at €8.20
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Citrix Systems, Inc.: A Fight Worth Fighting?
Loutskina, Elena; Shah, JigarCase DARDEN-F-2049-EFinanceIn December 2021, Valiant Capital Partners (VCP) is in the middle of bidding for Citrix Systems, Inc. (Citrix), to take the company private via a leveraged buyout (LBO). The auction of the renowned desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) company had attracted a number of bidders. VCP's initial bid of $15 billion ($92 per share) had allowed the fund to move to the final bidding round. Now with broader access to the company and its management, VCP has to revis...Starting at €8.20
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Bystander Intervention: USA Gymnastics and Beyond (B)
Freeman, R. Edward; Mead, Jenny; Liedtka, Jeanne M.; Grushka-Cockayne, Yael; Santos, GraceCase DARDEN-E-0483-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityThis partially disguised, public-sourced case, a follow-up to “Bystander Intervention: USA Gymnastics and Beyond (A)” (UVA-E-0482), details what happened after top gymnastics coach Megan Peterson reported team doctor Larry Nassar to USA Gymnastics leadership for his abuse of young athletes. It turned out that many others had tried to report Nassar for various instances of inappropriate behavior and abuse over the years, but coaches, trainers, adm...Starting at €5.74
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CRETA: Negociación desde el lado del candidato
Stein, Guido; Mehta, KandarpCase NEG-29Leadership and People ManagementStarting at €8.20
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OnlyFans Drifting towards Pornography: The Technological and Ethical Challenges of Open Platforms
Yasser Rahrovani; Masoud Shadnam; Jade TaCase IVEY-W27968-EInformation Technologies, StrategyOnlyFans, a paywalled platform primarily known for hosting adult content, had drifted towards sexually explicit content since COVID-19-related lockdowns began in March 2020. However, given pressure from its investors, in August 2021 OnlyFans announced it would ban sexually explicit content from its site later that year. Following the announcement, the company came under fierce criticism from its adult content creators, who maintained that OnlyFan...Starting at €8.20
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Freeze (B): Handling A Whistle-Blowing Report
Paulina Arroyo; Vicky Poirier; Myriam Levesque; Nadia SmailiCase IVEY-W33372-EAccounting and Control, FinanceThis is the supplemental B-case for product W33370.Starting at €5.74
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AutoNation: The Changing Auto Dealership Landscape
Daniel DoironCase IVEY-W33379-EStrategyAutoNation Inc. (AutoNation), the largest auto dealership group in the United States, found itself in an envious position at the end of 2022. Sales and profits were at an all-time high, and AutoNation had a strong cash position and growth aspirations. However, the auto industry was undergoing changes, driven primarily by the electric vehicle (EV) revolution that was in full swing in early 2023. Committed to an EV future, original equipment manufa...Starting at €8.20
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TikTok: The Algorithm Will See You Now
Ghosh, Shikhar; Bagai, ShwetaCase HBS-824125-EEntrepreneurshipStarting at €8.20
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Forecasting Climate Risks: Aviva's Climate Calculus
Egan, Mark; Tufano, PeterCase HBS-224025-EFinanceIn late 2021, Ben Carr, Director of Analytics and Capital Modeling at Aviva Plc (Aviva)-a leading insurer with core operations in the UK, Ireland and Canada,-was preparing for an upcoming presentation before the company's board which included its CEO, Amanda Blanc, featuring the results of Aviva's performance in the Climate Biennial Exploratory Scenario (CBES) exercise mandated by the Bank of England. The CBES required all major banks and insurer...Starting at €8.20
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Chipmaking in the Desert: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's Global Expansion
Kirby, William C.; Truwit, Noah B.Case HBS-323101-EKnowledge and CommunicationOn December 6, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Executive Chairman Mark Liu outlined the company's ambitious plans to invest $40 billion to build semiconductor manufacturing plants in Phoenix. The event also celebrated the passing of The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act of 2022 (CHIPS and Science Act), which aimed to inject $280 billion in financial subsidies and inc...Starting at €8.20