Summary: etailer Shein is the world’s top fast-fashion brand but has also faced backlash for its labor practices and environmental impact. What is Shein’s secret sauce? The Indicator dives into brand’s the competitive advantage. Our Mini-Case worksheet leverages this to introduce some basics of strategy.
Summary: Ben & Jerry’s and Haagen-Dazs are the two top brands in the super-premium ice cream market. Curiously, the brands do not offer similar flavors. Ben & Jerry’s makes “chunky” type ice-cream while Haagen-Dazs only offers creamy, smooth ice cream on super market shelves. What is going on? Planet Money looks at a possible explanation– collusive behavior.
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