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Sunripe Marketplace: A Private Label Strategy
Kyle Murray; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B07A003-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingThe founder/owner of Sunripe Marketplace (Sunripe) is thinking about the stores' product offerings. He has two fresh produce-focused stores and a unique set of distribution and store-level systems that differentiate Sunripe from other supermarkets. Being a small retailer allows the owner to only choose the best and freshest products for his two stores. His stores have several private labels that customers like. Sunripe's owner must now consider h...Starting at €8.20
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Loblaw Companies Limited: Preparing for Wal-Mart Supercenters
Kenneth G. Hardy; Veronika PapyrinaCase IVEY-9B07A012-EMarketingIn February 2007, Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) was far and away the dominant food retailer in Canada with a market share of 35 per cent across its various retailing formats. As part of its long term retailing strategy and in a bid to reduce the impact of Wal-Mart Canada's entry into food retailing, in 2004 Loblaw began to build new The Real Canadian Superstores in Ontario and position them as blockers that resembled Wal-Mart's U.S. combinati...Starting at €8.20
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Mountainarious Sporting Co.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; L. Jeff Murray; Julie GosseCase IVEY-9B07N015-EFinanceThe owner of Mountainarious Sporting Co. has requested a long-term loan to cover construction costs for major alterations to his store's layout. He has also requested an increase in the business's line of credit to fund additional inventory purchases for the increased store space. The loan manager has received the company's financial statements and must decide whether to grant the loan in a short time in order that the renovations may proceed.Starting at €8.20
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San Francisco Coffee House: An American Style Franchise in Croatia
Ilan Alon; Mirela Alpeza; Aleksandar ErcegCase IVEY-9B08A013-EAccounting and Control, Entrepreneurship, StrategyOn their return to Croatia following a six-year visit to the United States, a couple has decided to open their own coffee house, one that is new to Croatia — a California-style coffee house that offers the quality, service, product assortment, ambiance, and efficiency found in sophisticated coffee shops in developed markets, and all for a locally affordable price. The major challenge faced by the couple is how to grow. Specifically, should they c...Starting at €8.20
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Marten Arts Gallery
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Andrew HinesCase IVEY-9B10B005-EAccounting and ControlRecent changes to the fine art industry and the economy had impaired Marten Arts Gallery's financial performance. The owner of Marten Arts Gallery was concerned that there was no longer a future for him in the fine art industry. Although the business had regained profitability in the first half of 2009, the owner decided it was time to look at all options, ranging from adding a second store to selling the business.Starting at €8.20
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Princessa Beauty Products
Christopher A. RossCase IVEY-9B10A018-EMarketingCanada is becoming increasingly multi-ethnic and many members of these groups start small retail businesses. This case is an example of one such situation. Princessa sold beauty products to the English speaking black community in Montreal. In 2005 and 2006, sales were flat and, in 2007, sales fell by about 16 per cent. The owner was concerned and wondered what action, if any, he should take. While the issues were clearly marketing oriented, recom...Starting at €8.20
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Internationalization of Koyo Jeans from Hong Kong
Kevin Au; Bernard Suen; Na Shen; Justine TangCase IVEY-9B11M053-EEntrepreneurship, Marketing, StrategyWilliam Cheung owned an apparel wholesaler and a boutique shop that sold his clothing designs in Hong Kong. After attending a fashion exhibition in France, he realized his products were lacking compared to European brands. This experience motivated him to improve his jeans designs, and he soon registered “Koyo” as an independent company. He went on to become the first Hong Kong designer embraced by the French department store Galeries Lafayette. ...Starting at €8.20
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Mobiroo Inc.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Eric SilverbergCase IVEY-9B12M083-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyThe founder and chief executive officer of Mobiroo Inc. must make several decisions regarding the future of his mobile application (app) gift card company. Mobiroo had created the first app gift card for Android and Blackberry users ? similar to the iTunes gift card for iPhone users. Over the past two years, the company had experienced phenomenal growth in the business-to-business space, selling a white-labelled app storefront to mobile carriers ...Starting at €8.20
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Abercrombie and Fitch
Cameron Mahi; David Anderson; Gracie Boelsems; John GarrisonCase IVEY-9B12A033-EMarketing, StrategyWith roots in sporting and excursion goods, Abercrombie and Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) has grown into one of the most well-known men and women’s retail clothing brands by 2012. From the beginning, A&F has stuck to (its) knitting by not trying to be all things to all people” and adopted the philosophy of creating a unique brand experience throughout each of its subsidiary brands. The company’s CEO was faced with the decision to focus attention on expandi...Starting at €8.20
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Abercrombie and Fitch (Spanish version)
Cameron Mahi; David Anderson; Gracie Boelsems; John GarrisonCase IVEY-9B12AS033Marketing, StrategyWith roots in sporting and excursion goods, Abercrombie and Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) has grown into one of the most well-known men and women’s retail clothing brands by 2012. From the beginning, A&F has stuck to (its) knitting by not trying to be all things to all people” and adopted the philosophy of creating a unique brand experience throughout each of its subsidiary brands. The company’s CEO was faced with the decision to focus attention on expandi...Starting at €8.20