The Illusion of Independence: Hard Truths About Corporate Acquisitions

A Personal Perspective Twenty-five years ago, Unilever acquired Ben & Jerry’s, creating a partnership that sparked misgivings from the outset between the London-based conglomerate and the progressive ice cream maker. Watching today’s power struggle between these two titans feels particularly poignant to me. I’ve witnessed Ben & Jerry’s remarkable transformation from a humble scoop shop […]