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Movie Theater Chain Premieres New Services to Unlock Dramatic Growth Opportunities
One of the largest movie theatre chains in North America was facing a unique and difficult operating environment. The company had no direct control over the quality or timing of available content (i.e., theatrical releases), and little ability to drive increased loyalty for specific locations.
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Food Products Company Develops Recipe to Reach New Consumers Globally
A global Fortune 500 consumer foods products company with a strong core business saw opportunities to expand its presence in several meals & snacks categories. The food products company was broadly under-penetrated in this area and saw that this sector demonstrated attractive growth, and appeared to align with key consumer trends.
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European Government Partners with Private Sector to Develop New High-Speed Rail Line
The government of a European country was planning to construct a high-speed rail line that would form part of the trans-European high speed network. This major investment had the potential to provide significant social and economic advantages for the country and its neighbors, and it was therefore important to ensure that the line quickly became both a commercial success and achieved the Government's policy objective of stimulating rail transport.
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Low-Cost Passenger Airline Sets New Course for Growth
A leading low-fare, low-cost passenger airline serving 45 cities with point-to-point routes in underserved markets and high-fare metropolitan areas, was at a historic crossroads, having grown tremendously since its inception but suffering from the fallout from a recent operational failure.
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Airline Targets Merger to Expand Globally, Saves Up to $1 Billion via Operational Synergies
Driven by record oil prices, a depressed stock price, and the threat of competitors’ consolidation efforts, a major global airline engaged L.E.K. Consulting to evaluate its strategic options within the airline industry and conduct a comprehensive synergy / transition cost analysis for potential merger considerations.
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Food Products Company Expands Offerings as Centerpiece of New Strategy
A regional frozen food products manufacturer was seeing its sales drop dramatically as competition intensified – taking share at retail outlets and also pressuring the price premium that the company once commanded. Further, the company’s product line was narrow, which concentrated its risk and limited its growth opportunities. Amid these volatile market conditions, the company’s board appointed a new management team in an attempt to reverse the company’s stock price, which had plummeted more than 50% during the past year.
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Airline Heightens Customer Experience through Internet and Media Services, Increases Revenues
During the past decade, airlines worldwide have faced particularly challenging business conditions. Volatile oil pricing, downturns in economies, and increasing competition have applied significant pressure on airline profitability. As a result, ancillary income has become a critical, high-margin source of revenue for the majority of carriers.
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Children's Education Company Redraws its Virtual World to Gain New Fans, Attract Financing
An entertainment company that develops children’s content “to make science fun” approached L.E.K. Consulting to help grow its business and promote its website, gaming, and television show properties.
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Global Retailer Strengthens E-Commerce Channel, Expands Portfolio
A large vertical apparel retailer had an existing successful e-commerce business. The company had recently launched a new online-only concept that had leveraged the current site’s traffic to sell a broader range of brands and products.
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L.E.K. Helps Revitalize Mature Footwear and Apparel Brand
L.E.K. Consulting’s client, a global footwear and apparel company, needed to better understand its consumer: the different segments that comprised the addressable market, their purchase behavior, why they bought particular brands, and their share of wallet.
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