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The Rise of Circuit City Stores, Inc.
Wells, John R.; Danskin, GalenCase HBS-713401-EStrategyIn fiscal 2000, Circuit City was at the top of its game. The world's leading consumer electronics retailer had delivered record sales and profits for the first year of the new millennium. It was a fitting moment for Richard Sharpe, the CEO of the last 14 years, to step down. Over his tenure, revenues had increased 18 times and operating profits 13 times. In June 2000, Alan McCollough succeeded him as CEO. A 12 year veteran of Circuit City, McColl...Starting at €8.20
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24 Hour Fitness (B): Ownership Changes, 2005-2016
Wells, John R.; Ellsworth, GabrielCase HBS-717423-EStrategyIn 2016, 24 Hour Fitness was the number-two fitness chain in the United States, generating revenues of $1.4 billion from 441 clubs serving 3.8 million members. Based in San Ramon, California, 24 Hour Fitness operated clubs in 13 states. Having grown rapidly to become the largest club operator by 2004, the company was sold to a private equity group in 2005 for $1.6 billion. The growth continued until the original founder, Mark Mastrov, left in 200...Starting at €5.74
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The Rise of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 1962, 1987, Teaching Note
Wells, John R.Teaching Note HBS-708459-EMarketingTeaching Note for [707439].Starting at €0.00
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Update: The Music Industry in 2006
Wells, John R.; Raabe, Elizabeth A.Case HBS-707531-EStrategyThe global recorded music industry was undergoing a major transition in 2006. Sales had been declining for a decade, and consumers were buying music in new formats and through different distribution channels. CD sales still accounted for the majority of revenues, but sales of music in digital formats (downloads, videos, ringtones) were growing significantly and accounting for approximately 10% of the industry's revenues in 2006. Many considered d...Starting at €8.20