Strategy

Amazon almost put them out of business; now they are copying the indie bookstore model to claw their way back to the top.

Chuck E. Cheese’s revival shows the power of adapting to the needs of the modern family.

The sports league is chasing a new audience to build on its explosive ratings.

As pharmacy deserts grow, digital-first pharmacies like Amazon offer a solution to care gaps.

How the furniture giant plans to keep growing.

Annual visits to strip malls were up 18% in 2023 compared to before the pandemic.

The move is part of the company’s "treasure-hunt" strategy.

Self-service kiosks at McDonald’s were supposed to take jobs. Instead, something surprising happened.

Walmart captured 37% (an all-time high) of grocery e-commerce spending in Q2 2024.

Apple is trading in the sexy styles for features that appear helpful to a user base that is getting older.

United Airlines to offer free Wi-Fi with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

As the FCC’s new rules squeeze private companies on phone calls, these companies are distributing tablets to inmates to generate additional revenue.

Walmart keeps posting revenue growth in China while others falter.

Dessert concepts are seeing record growth, but will it last?

How Lamborghini’s hybrid strategy helped shield them from volatility in the EV market.

Uber is doubling down on shared rides while Lyft eliminates them.

How Airbnb is using Olympic demand to draw in new hosts.

A marketing marvel or a financial flop?

How Modelo, a Mexican beer, became the U.S.’s top-selling beer.

7-Eleven is refining its business amid underlying trends in the U.S. convenience store market, drawing inspiration from its Japanese stores.

AmEx’s $400 million acquisition of Tock highlights the importance of the culinary world to its cardholders.

Nike admits to underinvesting in the road-running scene at a time when run clubs are growing in popularity.

Southwest is contemplating radical changes to its amenities that previously helped it become a fan-favorite.

Malls play an increasingly important part in retailers’ omnichannel strategy.

GM plans to increasingly leverage Costco’s Auto Program to sell its electric vehicles.

Uber’s personalized pricing could show you higher prices when you’re most desperate, such as when your phone battery is about to run out.

Coolkicks evolved into a media company to grow despite the razor-thin margins of the sneaker resale market.

Barry's Bootcamp sale is expected to create a bidding frenzy due to strong profit margins and exciting expansion opportunities.

Erewhon made an estimated $171.4 million in profit in 2023 and built a really strong business with the help of celebrities and influencers.

Netflix added 22 million subscribers in 2023 from its password-sharing crackdown.

Asian countries have spent millions to bring the Michelin Star guide to their cities.

American Express is seeing the benefits of new cards and increased marketing investments as it adds new millennial and Gen Z customers.

The family-run California chain is expanding as far east as Tennessee, but don’t expect it to open on the East Coast anytime soon.

Clean energy companies are turning to sheep to keep their solar panels out of the shade.

CSAA allegedly terminated a customer's homeowner insurance coverage because “drone photos” showed clutter in their backyard.

A look at the secret sauce behind the incredible success of the New York Times puzzle games.

Hotel brands like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt own less than 2% of their hotels.

Hunterbrook blurs the lines between a hedge fund and a newspaper, looking to trade news before it hits the publish button.

Gatorade looks to bolster its positioning against rivals Bodyarmor, Liquid I.V., and PRIME in the trendy hydration product category.

SRS Distribution enters into a definitive agreement to sell to Home Depot for $18.25 billion, roughly a 2x multiple on their 2023 revenue.

Krispy Kreme’s expanded partnership with McDonald’s is a by-product of its multi-year effort to convert to a hub and spoke asset model.

Airlines are spending big upgrading airline seats. Airline seats were a $2.6 billion market in 2022.

Walmart is revamping more than 900 locations and adding high-end products to attract wealthier shoppers.

How McDonald’s captures Gen Z’s attention by leaning into “fan truths” and subculture marketing.

Here are the strategies Chick-fil-A uses to generate more than 2x revenue on average per location compared to McDonald’s.

Restaurant chains look to the Sun Belt states to deliver future sales growth.

An inside look at manufacturing jalapeño peppers and how they get to customers.

How gyms plan to adapt to more members on Ozempic, Wegovy, and other powerful weight loss drugs.

A peak behind the curtain of the $1.2 billion Girl Scout Cookie business.

Airlines make less on a per-passenger basis than the cost of a cup of coffee.

True Religion's shift in customer demographics is leading to a major revival of the brand.

A look at IKEA’s new coworking space in downtown San Francisco.

US corporations turn Americans’ hatred for waiting in line into significant revenue.

Uber and other marketplaces are beating projections and profiting from their sneaky, strong ads businesses.