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The Home Depot: The World's Largest Home Improvement Retailer
Company Research
8 Apr 2025
The Home Depot: The World's Largest Home Improvement Retailer
The Home Depot was founded in 1979 and has ever since applied its successful strategy of expansion to grow its business substantially, now operating 2,347 stores.
David Gibbs: CEO of Yum! Brands
Business Philosophy
8 Apr 2025
David Gibbs: CEO of Yum! Brands
David Gibbs has gained experience at all three of Yum! Brands' major chains – Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut – before becoming its CEO in 2020.
Floor and Decor hero
Edge
4 Apr 2025
Floor & Decor: Scale, Selection, and Efficiency
Floor & Decor has successfully expanded into a nationwide specialist in hard-surface flooring, driven by its standout sourcing model and store format.
Adobe: Equipping the Architects of Digital Expression
Edge
21 Mar 2025
Adobe: Equipping the Architects of Digital Expression
The story of how Adobe grew from a small garage upstart to one of the largest and most dominant software companies in the world.
James Quincey: Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO
Business Philosophy
11 Mar 2025
James Quincey: Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO
James Quincey has dedicated nearly three decades to The Coca-Cola Company, rising through the ranks to become CEO and Chairman of the company.
PepsiCo: From Pepsi and Gatorade to Doritos and Lay's
Company Research
11 Mar 2025
PepsiCo: From Pepsi and Gatorade to Doritos and Lay's
PepsiCo has grown from a soda company into a global leader in food and beverages, with a portfolio of over 200 brands, including Pepsi, Lay's, and Gatorade.
Bob Iger: Disney's Visionary CEO
Business Philosophy
10 Mar 2025
Bob Iger: Disney's Visionary CEO
Bob Iger is a legend in the entertainment industry, known for his visionary leadership and as one of the most influential CEOs in Disney's history.
Ramon Laguarta: PepsiCo's Veteran Chairman and CEO
Business Philosophy
10 Mar 2025
Ramon Laguarta: PepsiCo's Veteran Chairman and CEO
Ramon Laguarta, CEO and Chairman of the food and beverage giant PepsiCo leads its global expansion and transition toward a more sustainable future.
Rise of the Clog: The Unexpected Success of Crocs
Edge
7 Mar 2025
Rise of the Clog: The Unexpected Success of Crocs
Crocs has created a unique position in the shoe market with an eye-catching design and marketing strategy involving several successful collaborations.
The Coca-Cola Company: From Soda to Global Beverage Leader
Company Research
7 Mar 2025
The Coca-Cola Company: From Soda to Global Beverage Leader
The Coca-Cola Company's incredibly rich history spans over a century, evolving from a single soda brand into a global beverage giant.
Andrew Rees: The CEO Behind Crocs' Comeback
Business Philosophy
6 Mar 2025
Andrew Rees: The CEO Behind Crocs' Comeback
Andrew Rees has played a key role in Crocs' resurgence over the past decade, leading the company first as President and as CEO since 2017.
Axon: Making bullets obsolete. Quartr in collaboration with Speedwell Research
Edge
21 Feb 2025
Axon: Making Bullets Obsolete
Axon transformed the TASER from a struggling invention into a $50B public safety giant, redefining policing with tech-driven solutions.
Robert G. Hagstrom: Darwinian Investing and Multidisciplinary Wisdom
Edge
7 Feb 2025
Robert G. Hagstrom: Darwinian Investing and Multidisciplinary Wisdom
Robert G. Hagstrom, author of The Warren Buffett Way, explores how interdisciplinary thinking shapes his investing, from Adler's reading to Darwinian markets.
Quartr Brings Stories Behind the Numbers to Light
Investor Relations
3 Feb 2025
Quartr Brings Stories Behind the Numbers to Light
Quartr simplifies access to IR material and puts qualitative insights and company narratives front and center.
The Evolution of the IRO Role: Staying Informed and Strategic With Quartr Pro
Investor Relations
3 Feb 2025
The Evolution of the IRO Role: Staying Informed and Strategic With Quartr Pro
Staying informed is critical for IROs. Quartr Pro simplifies gathering market insights and narrative positioning with unprecedented speed and precision.
Mips: The Gore-Tex of Brain Protection
Edge
24 Jan 2025
Mips: The Gore-Tex of Brain Protection
How Mips turned a critical safety flaw into a global success, redefining helmet protection with its technology and ingredient brand business model.