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The case study explores a conundrum at the heart of the fashion industry: how far is individual creativity compatible with corporate commercial imperatives? It follows the career of designer Raf Simons, who, after a stellar performance at Christian Dior struggled to achieve similar status at Calvin Klein.
Reference 6582
Published 15 Jul 2020
Length 8 page(s)
Region North America
Industry Retail
The case study explores a conundrum at the heart of the fashion industry: how far is individual creativity compatible with corporate commercial imperatives? It follows the career of designer Raf Simons, who, after a stellar performance at Christian Dior struggled to achieve similar status at Calvin Klein.
The case documents the emergence of Artsy, a digital solution to the sale of artwork. Once the preserve of the elite, the art market has been democratized by the founder Carter Cleveland, who in 2012 created an online catalogue of painting, photography, sculpture, film and video, and design.
Reference 6322
Published 25 Sep 2017
Length 12 page(s)
Region North America
Industry Retail, Arts and Crafts
The case documents the emergence of Artsy, a digital solution to the sale of artwork. Once the preserve of the elite, the art market has been democratized by the founder Carter Cleveland, who in 2012 created an online catalogue of painting, photography, sculpture, film and video, and design.
After 18 months of attempting to transition the company to holacracy, Tony Hsieh, Zappos’ celebrity CEO, decided it was time to make the change happen. In March 2015, he sent an email to all Zappos employees offering them 3 months’ severance pay if they felt that self-management was not for them.
Reference 6181
Published 26 Aug 2016
Length 18 page(s)
Region Global
Industry Retail, E-Commerce
After 18 months of attempting to transition the company to holacracy, Tony Hsieh, Zappos’ celebrity CEO, decided it was time to make the change happen. In March 2015, he sent an email to all Zappos employees offering them 3 months’ severance pay if they felt that self-management was not for them.
After 18 months of attempting to transition the company to holacracy, Tony Hsieh, Zappos’ celebrity CEO, decided it was time to make the change happen. In March 2015, he sent an email to all Zappos employees offering them 3 months’ severance pay if they felt that self-management was not for them.
Reference 6181
Published 22 Aug 2018
Length 21 page(s)
Region Global
Industry Retail, E-Commerce
After 18 months of attempting to transition the company to holacracy, Tony Hsieh, Zappos’ celebrity CEO, decided it was time to make the change happen. In March 2015, he sent an email to all Zappos employees offering them 3 months’ severance pay if they felt that self-management was not for them.
Marks & Spencer dominates the retailing industry in Britain. Yet the future of the firm is by no means secure. International expansion into Canada and Europe during the 1970s had disappointing results, and the UK industry is undergoing deep structural and competitive changes.
Marks & Spencer dominates the retailing industry in Britain. Yet the future of the firm is by no means secure. International expansion into Canada and Europe during the 1970s had disappointing results, and the UK industry is undergoing deep structural and competitive changes.
