CB Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Modern-day retail is at an inflection point as retailers face struggling physical storefronts, massive debt, and inefficient operations, among other issues. Founded in 2004, the company has historically provided mid-price range, color-coordinated apparel and accessories assortments. In 2017 to date, we have seen 21 bankruptcies.

Retail 78

Retail Branding Company Capital 78

CB Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2018

When mobile phone company Danger Inc was created in the heady days of 2000 with execs from Apple, Phillips, and WebTV, it looked like a leadership dream team. Eager to get in on the action and capitalize on the growing number of Latin American internet users, the Spanish telecom company Terra Networks purchased Lycos in a $12.5B

Google 76

Google Software Innovation Company 76

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when others are fearful.” ( 2004 ). Each manager, in other words, would receive a portion of the company’s profits less the amount that they spent, in terms of capital, to generate those profits — a reminder to all that capital was not without costs. to buy half of.

Omaha 78

Omaha Company Capital Management 78

CB Insights

JUNE 6, 2019

The company announced it was effectively ceasing operations immediately and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, putting more than 1,100 people out of work overnight. In January 2019, Munchery abruptly ceased all operations, as it informed customers via email. By September 2011, Solyndra’s business model had fallen apart.

Apple 78

Apple Branding Google Company 78

CB Insights

OCTOBER 16, 2018

And nowhere is Bezos’ philosophy of business, technology, and leadership better articulated than in his annual shareholder letters, which he has written every year since the company’s IPO in 1997. 2004: Free cash flow enables more innovation. 2004: Free cash flow enables more innovation. Just execute. Challenge.

Customer Experience 78

Customer Experience Innovation Company Technology 78