Consumer Retailers Trends (Target example):
- Brand strategy (Cheap & Chic — elevated brand)
- Store strategy (expansion of stores, pickup model, mini-warehouse, wide reach)
- Product strategy (private label model, more profit margin, better for consumers, and fit into brand strategy)
Automobile
- Model strategy (EV strategy)
- Distribution strategy (dealer model, online sales, or hybrid model)
- Customer experience (shopping experience)
- Supply & demand with global economy
Natural Resources (Great Salt Lake disappearing)
Nature changes and climate changes can disrupt industries:
- Mineral extraction industry
- Fishing industry
- Nearby industry due to changing in local climate) -> snowboarding industry
- Local environmental disruption (toxic dust pollution)
Private Equity (Kardashian’s new PE fund SKKY Partners)
- Invest and help entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses.
- Have a expertise: global reach and social influence (consumer products, digital commerce, media & entertainment, luxury and hospitality)
- Raise fund: industry expertise and financial and investment expertise
Education (Private tutor for children during pandemic)
- Private tutor benefits: customized, flexible (parents travelling), efficient, keep kids interested.