In this mini-case, students review the efforts of the J.C. Penney department store to more efficiently compete on price, primarily underpinned by a cost-cutting program. But is this the best approach?
J.C. Penney’s Cost-cutting Transformation Review the Teaching Activity
In this exercise, students review the key trends impacting of online retailing on traditional shopping centers and retailers. The challenge is to determine the best way forward for these traditional retailers.
From Bricks and Mortar to Online Retailing Review the Teaching Activity
This mini case study profiles the successful launch of a new photo printing firm, which has successfully tapped into the new internet and digital world, with an innovated Facebook related photo product.
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Competing in the New Environment Review the Teaching Activity
The student task is to determine a strategy for a fruit and vegetable store, to ensure its continued success. A number of potential ideas have been listed to get students going a littler deeper.
Designing the Retail Strategy Review the Teaching Activity
In this case study, students review the new product development process for a firm and identify what they appeared to do well, and identify potential improvement areas for the future.
Improving the New Product Process Review the Teaching Activity
Smart TVs became popular within a few years, yet microwave ovens faced significant market resistance and took decades to get adopted. The challenge is to determine why this was the case.
Speed of New Product Adoption Review the Teaching Activity
The student task in this activity is to generate some potential new product ideas/concepts that would logically fit with McDonald’s overall strategy.
Aligning New Products to Strategy Review the Teaching Activity
The task to identify a list reasons why new products fail and identify which of these factors could NOT be adequately assessed prior to actually going to market with the new product.
Why New Products Fail Review the Teaching Activity
Most firms will have growth goals, which is one factor that drives firms to introduce new products. Students will need to review examples and identify why firms decide to introduce new products.
Why Firms Introduce New Products Review the Teaching Activity
In this activity, students act as consultants for a music festival, with their task being to develop a strategy to increase attendance and profitability for this annual event.
Developing a CRM Strategy Review the Teaching Activity