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Real-world case studies from the companies shaping industries worldwide.
Hand-picked by industry experts who mentor at Meritshot — the case studies every student should read.
Most Popular“Starbucks' franchise-licensing hybrid is one of the smartest expansion models ever built. Every strategy student should study it.”
Vikram Mehta
Sr. Strategy Consultant, Deloitte
Top Pick“Zara's ability to turn runway trends into store-ready fashion in two weeks is a masterclass in brand agility. A must-read for any brand strategist.”
Sneha Kapoor
Brand Director, ex-L'Oréal
Trending“Discord's community-led growth is a blueprint for any platform business. The way they scaled without paid marketing is a must-study for growth roles.”
Arjun Nair
Growth Lead at Myntra
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A comprehensive case study of Zara — from a small dressmaking shop in Spain to the world's largest fast fashion retailer. Explore its unique business model, supply chain innovation, and marketing strategy.
A comprehensive case study of Pinterest — from a simple idea-bookmarking tool to a $2.8 billion visual discovery engine. Explore its unique business model, advertising strategy, and growth story.
A comprehensive case study of Discord — from a gaming voice chat app to a $15 billion community platform. Explore its freemium model, viral growth strategy, and evolution beyond gaming.
A comprehensive case study of Uniqlo — from a single menswear shop in Hiroshima to the world's third-largest apparel retailer. Explore its LifeWear philosophy, fabric innovation, and global expansion strategy.
A comprehensive case study of Uber — from a simple idea to hail a cab via phone to a $150 billion mobility and delivery platform. Explore its disruptive business model, growth strategy, and global expansion.
A comprehensive case study of Airbnb — from three airbeds in San Francisco to a $70 billion global marketplace. Explore its history, business model, marketing strategy, and what makes it one of the most disruptive companies of the 21st century.
A comprehensive case study of H&M — from a single women's clothing store in Sweden to the world's second-largest fashion retailer. Explore how H&M revolutionised fast fashion with affordable style, sustainability initiatives, and global expansion.
A comprehensive case study of Louis Vuitton — from a trunk-making workshop in Paris to the world's most valuable luxury brand. Explore how LVMH built a $86 billion empire through heritage, exclusivity, and masterful brand management.
A comprehensive case study of Starbucks — from a single Seattle store to 38,000+ locations worldwide. Explore how Starbucks built the world's most successful coffee brand through experience-driven retail, loyalty innovation, and global expansion.
A comprehensive case study of McDonald's — from a single drive-in restaurant to the world's largest fast-food chain. Explore how McDonald's built a $210 billion empire through franchising, consistency, and marketing genius.
A comprehensive case study of Nike — from a waffle iron experiment to a $51 billion sportswear empire. Explore how Nike built the world's most iconic athletic brand through innovation, marketing genius, and digital transformation.
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Associate, Avendus
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