Questions $1$A and B focus on the mini$-$case Hain Celestial Group, Please read the case at the end of Chapter $4$ and then answer the questions.

Question $1$A: On what environmental trends did Hain Celestial base its business$-$level strategy? What environmental trends could have a negative effect on this firm$$s strategy in the future? Why?

Question $1$B: In years to come, should Hain try to grow primarily organically, through collaborative strategies such as joint ventures and strategic alliances, or through mergers and acquisitions? Explain your answer.

Question $2$A and B: Mini$-$case: The Ripple Effect of Supermarket Wars: Aldi Is Changing the Markets in Many Countries. Please read the case at the end of Chapter $5$ and then answer the questions.

Question $2$A: As explained in this chapter$$s Opening Case, Amazon purchased Whole Foods. How will this transaction affect Aldi as it seeks to expand its presence in the United States? What competitive actions might Aldi take in response to Amazon$$s purchase of Whole Foods?

Question $2$B: In a competitive rivalry sense, explain the actions $($strategic and$/$or tactical$)$ you believe Walmart and Costco will take to respond to Aldi$$s intentions to have $2,500$ U$.$S$.$ stores by $2020.$