Feb 16, 2026
•
8 min read
Why I'm building the kind of brand I've been writing about
Feb 9, 2026
How a cooperative born out of necessity became one of the most durable retail models in American business
Feb 2, 2026
Stanley didn't reinvent itself to become relevant again. It stayed useful long enough for relevance to find it.
Jan 26, 2026
9 min read
How a founder-led business scaled by never losing sight of who it served
Jan 19, 2026
The operational mindset that kept L.L.Bean relevant for 100 years
Jan 12, 2026
An operator’s case study in long-term thinking
Jan 5, 2026
How Herman Miller turned furniture into cultural icons
Dec 29, 2025
Why American Giant Chose Control Over Convenience
Dec 22, 2025
10 min read
Why a discipline-first business model matters most when consumers pull back.
Dec 15, 2025
Why the orange aisles matter when growth fades and caution sets in.
Dec 8, 2025
With a potential recession ahead, the Golden Arches must decide whether value is a promise or a casualty.
Dec 1, 2025
A century-old engineering icon works to regain confidence after losing the culture that once made it great.
Nov 24, 2025
How global rebuilding, AI expansion, and electrification are fueling a new era for an old giant.
Nov 17, 2025
11 min read
Reinvention requires the right timing and BP’s return to hydrocarbons shows the cost of moving faster than reality.
Nov 10, 2025
The $10 trillion asset manager is trimming 1% of staff, retooling, and turning to artificial intelligence to stay built to last.
Nov 3, 2025
As Warner Bros. Discovery prepares to split, the disruptor that started the streaming war may soon own its rival’s crown jewels.
Oct 27, 2025
In a world obsessed with speed, this 187-year-old brand keeps winning by slowing down.
Oct 20, 2025
Why the luxury giant is cashing out of beauty to refocus on fashion and what it truly does best.
Oct 13, 2025
Inside Stellantis’ bold leadership reset and what it teaches us about rebuilding when growth outpaces focus and strategy.
Oct 6, 2025
See first hand how how legacy businesses like Hertz can adapt when core markets get volatile.
Sep 29, 2025
Why one of the world’s most powerful platforms is being forced to sell and what it means for its future.
Sep 22, 2025
How a 58-year-old fashion house is elevating margins, expanding globally, and leaning into “quiet luxury.”
Sep 15, 2025
Inside the Murdoch empire’s settlement and how to prevent conflict from consuming your own legacy.
Sep 8, 2025
Five centuries-old. First foreign owner. And a digital turnaround rewrought with tradition.
Sep 1, 2025
How one of America’s most nostalgic brands nearly threw away its heritage—and what entrepreneurs can learn about protecting brand equity.
