Teaching note for product W47177.

The Walt Disney Company (Disney) had entered Europe with the opening of Disneyland Paris in 1992. Despite initial financial losses and a mixed reception, after restructuring and rebranding it became profitable by 1995 and since grew into a major tourist destination in Europe. Beyond the theme park, Disney also helped transform the surrounding Val d’Europe region into an urban and commercial hub. In the 2020s, Disneyland Paris underwent a major expansion .....more

Teaching note for product W49948.

Keda Industrial Group Co. Ltd., a manufacturing giant based in China, strategically positioned itself as a dominant player in the ceramic machinery industry with a global presence by providing customized, sustainable solutions and advanced technologies. But despite its success, Keda faced challenges due to a downturn in the ceramic industry. The company struggled with cyclical demand fluctuations, intensifying competition, and structural vulnerabilities .....more

Teaching note for product W49041.

In 2021, Xiaomi Corporation—a global leader in consumer electronics—entered the electric vehicle sector. Compressing the typical 10-year automotive development cycle into just three years, in 2024, Xiaomi delivered 135,000 units of its first model, a speed-record-setting sedan, the SU7, and launched its first SUV, the YU7. Xiaomi Auto, a latecomer in the industry, ranked among major new energy vehicle sellers. Compared to other automakers, Xiaomi .....more

Teaching note for product W47165.

Hisense is a global consumer electronics brand that frequently sponsors sports events such as the Australian Open tennis tournament, Formula One, and the FIFA World Cup. Hisense was established in the 1960s in Qingdao, China, as a radio factory and was initially engaged in original equipment manufacturing (OEM) for multinational firms. After decades of capability-building and R&D, the company evolved into a global brand with distinctive design .....more

Teaching note for product W47185.

The Met Gala, held annually on the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (“the Met”) in New York, had evolved into a global fashion spectacle and cultural phenomenon. It was the primary source of funding for the Met’s Costume Institute, having raised over US$223.5 million since 1995. It also served as a powerful marketing tool for luxury brands, which often sponsored tables and dressed celebrities in custom designs on the gala’s red .....more