18199. ORGANIC GROWTH AT WAL-MART HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-707-498. This paper presents a case study analysis and case solution to a Harvard Business School strategic management case study (9-707-498) by Jan W. Rivkin and Troy Smith on Wal-mart’s possible expansion of its selection of organic food in the context of wider attempts to move the giant retailer upscale a bit and to focus on environmental sustainability. The case analysis includes problem statement, analysis, assessment of alternatives, recommendations and implementation plan. KEYWORDS: case studies walmart organic grocery competitive strategy growth strategy five forces swot pest analysis whole foods case solution. APA Style. 11 pages, 14 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources. 2,916 words.