Starbucks entered the world of NFTs with the beta launch of the web3-enabled extension of its loyalty program. Click here to read the story at axios.com. Discussion Questions:
Elon Musk has finally closed his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, leaving employees and users wondering what he plans to do with the social media platform. Click here to read the story at businessinsider.com. Discussion Questions: What is entrepreneurship? What do you think makes Elon Musk a successful entrepreneur? Read more…
In a mega-deal that could have a huge impact on grocery shopping in America, Kroger and Albertsons announced Friday plans to merge. Click here to read the story at cnn.com. Discussion Questions: What is price as it relates to the marketing mix? Why is price such an important function of Read more…
Kraft is looking to add its Mac & Cheese to the infamous Big Mac, and the brand has launched a nationwide call-to-action in order to make its way onto the McDonald’s menu. Click here to read the story at thrillist.com. Discussion Questions: What is a marketing stunt? Why would Kraft say they want Read more…
The past few years have been tough for Burger King. Missteps during the pandemic caused the chain to lag behind competitors. Click here to read the story at cnn.com. Discussion Questions: What is competition? What is the difference between direct and indirect competition? Who might represent direct competition to Burger King? Who Read more…
Plant-based meats are no longer all the rage they were just a few years ago, according to Deloitte Consulting LLP. Click here to read the story at foxbusiness.com. Discussion Questions: What is positioning? What does perception have to do with positioning? Why is positioning important in marketing? Why are plant-based meat Read more…
J.C. Penney is turning to technology to help drive its revamped beauty strategy. The department store in late 2020 announced it was planning a new beauty concept after previous partner Sephora teamed up with Kohl’s instead. Click here to read the story at retaildive.com. Discussion Questions: What is distribution? How does distribution Read more…
In the face of rampant inflation, the CEO of omnichannel cosmetics firm e.l.f. Beauty says the company chose not to increase prices on roughly one-third of its least expensive entry-level items, while simultaneously raising them on higher cost merchandise. Click here to read the story at pymnts.com. Discussion Questions: What is pricing? Read more…
Spirit Halloween, North America’s largest Halloween retailer, is teaming up with MTN DEW to help DEW Nation celebrate this Halloween season in style. Click here to read the story at prnewswire.com. Discussion Questions: What is brand collaboration? Why do you think brands partner with one another? What is an industry trend? Why do you Read more…
Patagonia has a new owner –– Earth. Yvon Chouinard – the founder of the well-known outdoor retailer – announced via an open letter on the company’s website that he and his family have given away Patagonia to a non-profit organization and specially developed trust to help combat climate change. Patagonia is worth Read more…