Send us Fan Mail In the age of Amazon, Target and Walmart are defying the odds: thriving in the midst of unkind economic conditions and heightened e-commerce competition. Using the Strategy Simplified framework, we dive into the business models of both behemoths to examine why they are enjoying the success we see today. Spoiler alert: it may or may not invo ... Show More
Aug 19
S24E10: The Toothbrush Test: Why Most Case Frameworks Fail at MBB
Send us Fan MailIf your case framework doesn't pass the toothbrush test, it's too generic for McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.Ex-Bain coach Abi Chen walks through the toothbrush test, the 3 mistakes that cost most candidates their offer, and the 4-step process to build strong frameworks. ... Show More
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Jun 2023
Target vs Walmart | The Beast from Bentonville | 2
It’s the 1990s and Walmart’s replaced Kmart as America’s biggest retailer. But now that it’s on top, its business practices are under fire. And for Target, that’s an opportunity to paint itself as the friendly alternative to the Bentonville juggernaut.But to really break through, ... Show More
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Apr 2020
Amazon vs Walmart - There’s No Business Like Shoe Business | 4
Walmart finally decides to focus aggressively on its e-commerce division, but struggles with the best way to use the internet to reach consumers. They decide their best strategy is to buy up successful online retailers. Unbeknownst to Walmart, Amazon, which is looking to move int ... Show More
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May 2023
Target vs Walmart | Retail Rumble | 1
It’s 1962 and a new retail trend’s catching fire – big-box discount stores that reinvent shopping with out-of-town locations, huge product ranges, and low, low prices.And at opposite ends of the country, two hopefuls are jumping on the bandwagon. In Arkansas, five-and-dime owner ... Show More
36m 46s
Apr 2020
Amazon vs Walmart - Priming the Public | 3
By the mid-2000s, Walmart is starting to show some cracks. They are still successful, but bad press and sluggish growth are taking a toll on their earnings. The company debates the best way to move forward, including focusing on online sales, something they’ve long eschewed. As W ... Show More
23m 50s
Feb 2019
Walmart’s Strategy to Beat Amazon, and Millennial Socialism
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss how Walmart is trying to compete against Amazon and whether the strategy is working. They also debate the rise of socialism in U.S. millennials — is it a healthy phenomenon or a dangerous one?Some recent picks:Free Solo (National Geographic Docum ... Show More
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