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Strategy Case Study: Revitalizing River Island
This case study explores the strategic crisis facing River Island, one of the UK’s most iconic high-street brands. Faced with declining...
Dr. Marvilano
17 min read


Why Many Luxury Fashion Brands Are Struggling in 2025: A Tale of Two Perspectives
Luxury fashion, long considered the apex of design, beauty, and cultural expression, is facing a quiet but seismic crisis. While some...
Dr. Marvilano
5 min read


Winning with Strategy: Why It’s Not Just About the Strategy
Let’s face it—business isn’t getting any easier. The world’s more unpredictable, markets are moving faster, and competition is...
Dr. Marvilano
3 min read


The Power of an Innovation Tournament: How One Day Unlocked Tens of Millions in Potential Profit
Previously, I shared how an Innovation Tournament can be a fast, effective method for generating ideas to grow your business ( access...
Dr. Marvilano
3 min read


The 33 Best Quotes on Strategy - Curated by Dr. Marvilano M
I’ve always loved a good strategy quote—they inspire and challenge me. Out of the thousands out there, I’ve picked a few of my favorites...
Dr. Marvilano
5 min read


Gucci’s Winning Strategy: Standing Out in a Sea of Sameness
Under Alessandro Michele’s creative direction (2015–2022), Gucci achieved a dramatic turnaround by embracing a bold, maximalist aesthetic that sharply contrasted with the luxury industry’s trend toward quiet minimalism. Rather than chasing conformity, Michele revitalized the brand by celebrating eclecticism, gender fluidity, and cultural storytelling—injecting new life into Gucci’s heritage.
Before Michele, Gucci had lost cultural relevance despite being profitable...
Dr. Marvilano
5 min read


How to Ensure Your Transformation Delivers its Promised Financial Impacts
The Hard Truth About Transformation When a company embarks on a major transformation, stakeholders expect results—real, measurable...
Dr. Marvilano
4 min read


The Biggest Mistakes Managers Make — and How to Fix Them
Let’s be real — managing people is hard. It’s not something you magically wake up knowing how to do. It’s a skill, a discipline, and one...
Dr. Marvilano
4 min read


Scaling AI: Turning Big Ideas into Real Business Wins
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a futuristic buzzword anymore—it’s here, evolving faster than ever, and changing the way...
Dr. Marvilano
4 min read
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