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What is e-commerce? A look behind the buzzwords.
This article defines e-commerce, its major players, with an eye towards the business structure of the industry.
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Dollar General looks to move up the wheel of retail with Popshelf.
Learn about the wheel of retail theory and how Dollar General is attempting to move up it with popshelf.
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Companies
This page lists all of the companies that I have covered in the consumer goods space. The central question that drives my analysis is, “From an operations/strategic perspective, how are companies managing the “new normal”?” To answer that question, I like to pull from investor calls, company reports, and of course, industry history. You’ll find […]
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Ideas
Are you interested in getting a bit more in-depth about the policy choices and technologies that are changing our world? Unlike blogs, which focus primarily on specific companies and tactics, essays focus on historical trends and the policies that drive them.
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What is Walmart looking to acquire with TikTok?
A TikTok acquisition would mean spending $30 billion on an app, with a business model that Walmart has no core competencies in.
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Book Review: Break ‘Em Up by Zephyr Teachout
A review of Break ‘Em Up by Zephyr Teachout. Published in 2020 it’s a worthwhile addition to the growing anti-monopoly movement.
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How King Arthur turned flour from a commodity CPG to a branded CPG
How one small company built a leading brand in the a commoditization market.
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The business impact of COVID-19 on 4 major CPG companies
The business impacts of COVID-19 are far and wide. Here is how four major CPG firms have adjusted their strategy and operations and manage the crisis.
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Wheel of retailing: What it is and why Dollar General may not move up
Since its formulation, the wheel of retail has helped explain the evolution of retailers. Here’s why Dollar General may be different.
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Retail Pricing, Fair Trade Laws, and the Rise of Walmart
Retailers not manufacturers control retail pricing. This wasn’t always the case. Learn how politics informed commerce and ultimately enabled Walmart.