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History of Ford Motor Company: Lessons for Business

December 9, 2025December 7, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
a ford pickup near a city river at night

Follow Ford Motor Company from its Model T beginnings and the birth of the moving assembly line to modern electric vehicles and the Ford+ strategy. This timeline-style history highlights key wins, setbacks, and practical business lessons you can apply to your own company.

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Panasonic History: How a Small Workshop Became a Global Brand

December 9, 2025December 7, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
an advertisement of Panasonic

WordPress Excerpt: Explore Panasonic’s journey from a tiny Osaka workshop to a global leader in electronics, energy, and automotive systems. This in-depth history covers key milestones, the founder’s philosophy, major pivots, and practical lessons you can apply to your own business.

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Mars Company History: From Candy Startup to Global Brand

December 9, 2025December 7, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
MARS and Snickers bars

Discover how Mars grew from Frank Mars’ small candy business into a global family-owned leader in chocolate, petcare, and food, with key brands, acquisitions, culture, sustainability efforts, and practical lessons for your own business.

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History of Gillette: Innovation, Strategy, and Lessons

December 8, 2025December 7, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Gillette razor

Follow Gillette’s journey from a frustrated shave to a global brand. See how innovation, pricing strategy, and bold marketing moves shaped its growth. Use this business history to spark ideas for your own products, pricing, and long-term game plan.

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History of Kellogg’s

December 8, 2025December 7, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Kellogg's Battle Creek Plant

If you are interested in how Kellogg’s became one of the leading companies in the USA and where it is today then see this post for a complete overview.

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Inside the FedEx Story: From Idea to Global Delivery

December 8, 2025December 6, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
a FedEx delivery truck

From a Yale term paper to a global courier giant, the FedEx story is packed with risk, setbacks, and strategy. This overview walks through its history, major wins and failures, business model, and key lessons you can apply to your own business decisions.

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Tractor Supply Co.’s Story: From Farm to Fortune 500

December 8, 2025December 6, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Tractor Supply Co building.

Discover Tractor Supply Co.’s historical journey, showcasing its evolution from a small mail-order business to a retail empire.

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