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Business Wars Daily

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Business rivals are doing battle every day. On Business Wars Daily, we'll give you a brief daily update on the latest wars between the world's biggest companies. Hosted by David Brown from the hit podcast "Business Wars," listeners will get an inside look at some of today’s most controversial disputes and most surprising business stories: Uber and Lyft competing to invest in city scooters. The latest movie theater grudge match between DC and Marvel. Coffee companies fighting to fill your cup of joe in the morning. New episodes every Monday through Friday.

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Strawberry Growers Face a Berry Tough Year

May 18, 2021 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MB

Today is Tuesday, May 18, and we’re looking at Driscoll’s vs. California Giant Berry Farms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New Belgium’s Awful New Beer Makes a Statement

May 17, 2021 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MB

Today is Monday, May 17, and we’re looking at New Belgium Brewing Company vs. AB InBev. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Convenience Stores Just Aren’t As Convenient As They Used to Be

May 14, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MB

Today is Friday, May 14, and we’re looking at 7-Eleven vs. Circle K. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RV Shipments Hit All-Time High

May 13, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MB

Today is Thursday, May 13, and we’re looking at Winnebago vs. Thor Industries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tiffany is Selling Men’s Engagement Rings

May 12, 2021 07:05 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MB

Today is Wednesday, May 12, and we’re looking at Tiffany & Co. vs. Blue Nile. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get Ready for Green Pools this Summer

May 11, 2021 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MB

Today is Tuesday, May 11, and we’re looking at BioLab vs. Occidental Petroleum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Ice Cream Machines Face a Big Chill

May 10, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MB

Today is Monday, May 10, and we’re looking at Taylor vs. Kytch vs. McDonald’s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SpaceX Launches First Astronauts on a Reused Rocket

May 07, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MB

Today is Friday, May 7, and we’re looking at Space X vs. Rocket Lab. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/bwdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Microsoft Buys the Voice Recognition Software that Powers Siri

May 06, 2021 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MB

Today is Thursday, May 6, and we’re looking at Microsoft vs. Apple. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/bwdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Hottest New Hard Seltzer? Lemonade.

May 05, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MB

Today is Wednesday, May 5, and we’re looking at Budweiser vs. Truly. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/bwdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sick of Cutting Your Grass? A Robot Can Help.

May 04, 2021 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MB

Today is Tuesday, May 4, and we’re looking at Husqvarna vs. Ambrogio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sustainable Diaper Brands Chase Millennial Parents

May 03, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MB

Today is Monday, May 3, and we’re looking at Millie Moon vs.The Honest Company. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clear Your Inboxes, Email Newsletters Are Multiplying

April 30, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MB

Today is Friday, April 30, and we’re looking at Substack vs. Ghost. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Regulators to Runners: Turn Off Peloton’s Treadmill

April 29, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MB

Today is Thursday, April 29, and we’re looking at Peloton vs. NordicTrack. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Skims, Spanx, and a Shapewear Shakeup

April 28, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MB

Today is Wednesday, April 28, and we’re looking at Skims vs. Spanx. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amazon’s Echo Buds Are Coming for Air Pods--And Alexa’s Along for the Ride

April 27, 2021 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MB

Today is Tuesday, April 27, and we’re looking at Amazon vs. Apple.

Amazon’s Echo Buds Are Coming for AirPods

April 27, 2021 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MB

Today is Tuesday, April 27, and we’re looking at Amazon vs. Apple. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nike Enters the Sneaker Resale Market

April 26, 2021 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MB

Today is Monday, April 26, and we’re looking at Nike vs. Stock X. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everything Old is New Again...Including Baggy Jeans

April 23, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MB

Today is Friday, April 23, and we’re looking at Levi Strauss & Co. vs. Lee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Startups Want to Meld Minds and Machines

April 22, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MB

Today is Thursday, April 22, and we’re looking at Neuralink vs. Kernel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deliveroo Goes Public...And It’s a “Flopperoo”

April 21, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MB

Today is Wednesday, April 21, and we’re looking at Deliveroo vs. Uber. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Unveils Athletic Playgrounds to Get Customers Back in the Store

April 20, 2021 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MB

Today is Tuesday, April 20, and we’re looking at Dick’s Sporting Goods vs. Academy Sports + Outdoors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CarMax Used Car Sales Accelerate During Chip Shortage

April 19, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MB

Today is Monday, April 19, and we’re looking at CarMax vs. Carvana. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wondery Presents: Secret Sauce

April 17, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MB

In Wondery’s newest series, Secret Sauce, hosts John Frye and Sam Donner explore the stories and successes behind some of the most inspiring businesses, creative innovators and intrepid entrepreneurs.  First up, we’re diving into the company that revolutionized how we vacation, travel, and even how we trust other people...we’re talking about Airbnb. In 2008, Air Bed and Breakfast launched at SXSW with high hopes of becoming an alternative to overbooked hotels...but they ended up wi...

Kroger Tests Ghost Kitchens and Meal Kits

April 16, 2021 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MB

Today is Friday, April 16, and we’re looking at Kroger vs. Giant Food. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The New Pandemic Shortage: Ketchup

April 15, 2021 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MB

Today is Thursday, April 15, and we’re looking at Heinz vs. Hunts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Google Wins Landmark Supreme Court Case

April 14, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MB

Today is Wednesday, April 14, and we’re looking at Google vs. Oracle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Satanic Panic Hits the Shoe Market

April 13, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MB

Today is Tuesday, April 13, and we’re looking at Nike vs. MSCHF. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Volkswagen’s Name Change Joke Didn’t Land

April 12, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MB

Today is Monday, April 12, and we’re looking at Volkswagen vs. Tesla. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From The Art of Business Wars, Lesson 9: Resilience

April 09, 2021 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MB

Today is Friday, April 9, and we’re looking at lesson 9 from The Art of Business Wars: Resilience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From The Art of Business Wars, Lesson 8: Winning Hearts and Minds

April 08, 2021 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.58 MB

Today is Thursday, April 8, and we’re looking at lesson 8 from The Art of Business Wars: Winning Hearts and Minds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From The Art of Business Wars, Lesson 7: Dirty Tricks

April 07, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MB

Today is Wednesday, April 7, and we’re looking at lesson 7 from The Art of Business Wars: Dirty Tricks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From The Art of Business Wars, Lesson 6: Exploiting Vulnerabilities

April 06, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MB

Today is Tuesday, April 6, and we’re looking at lesson 6 from The Art of Business Wars: Exploiting Vulnerabilities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From The Art of Business Wars, Lesson 5: In With the New

April 05, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MB

Today is Monday, April 5, and we’re looking at lesson 5 from The Art of Business Wars: In With the New. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wondery Presents Imagined Life Season 5

April 03, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MB

Have you ever wanted to experience the life of a legend before they were famous? Well now you can. From Wondery, Imagined Life is a podcast that allows you to live vicariously through someone world-famous – before they stepped into the limelight. Season 5 Premiere: The Madman. Imagine this: Your family has a history of mental illness. You’ve seen what it’s done to your brother, and you don’t want to wind up like him. But how long can you hide from your true self? Listen now at won...

From The Art of Business Wars, Lesson 4: Positioning

April 02, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MB

Today is Friday, April 2, and we’re looking at lesson 4 from The Art of Business Wars: Positioning See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From The Art of Business Wars, Lesson 3: The Winning Strategy

April 01, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MB

Today is Thursday, April 1, and we’re looking at lesson 3 from The Art of Business Wars: The Winning Strategy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From The Art of Business Wars, Lesson 2: Waging War

March 31, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MB

Today is Wednesday, March 31, and we’re looking at lesson 2 from The Art of Business Wars: Waging War. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From The Art of Business Wars, Lesson 1: Entering the Battlefield

March 30, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MB

Today is Tuesday, March 30, and we’re looking at lesson 1 from The Art of Business Wars: Entering the Battlefield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing The Art of Business Wars

March 29, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.66 MB

Today is Monday, March 29, and we’re giving listeners a sneak preview of our new book, The Art of Business Wars. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Free Streaming Services Break Into Original Content

March 26, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MB

Today is Friday, March 26, and we’re looking at Tubi vs. Roku. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Costco Leapfrogs Rivals with $16/Hour Starting Wage

March 25, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MB

Today is Thursday, March 25, and we’re looking at Costco vs. Walmart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can a New Hotel Keep Kayak Afloat?

March 24, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MB

Today is Wednesday, March 24, and we’re looking at Kayak vs. Expedia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A JPEG Sells for $70 Million, Creating a New Era of Digital Art Auctions

March 23, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MB

Today is Tuesday, March 23, and we’re looking at Christie’s vs. Sotheby’s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Google to Stop Selling Ads Based on Your Specific Web Browsing

March 22, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

Today is Monday, March 22, and we’re looking at Google vs. Apple.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can Space X Stick The Landing?

March 19, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MB

Today is Friday, March 19, and we’re looking at Space X vs. Blue Origin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“The COVID Effect” is a Boon for Kids’ Online Gaming

March 18, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MB

Today is Thursday, March 18, and we’re looking at Roblox vs. Minecraft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Travel Boom Is Good News for Insurance Companies

March 17, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MB

Today is Wednesday, March 17, and we’re looking at AIG vs. AXA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alamo Drafthouse Files for Bankruptcy

March 16, 2021 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MB

Today is Tuesday, March 16, and we’re looking at Alamo Drafthouse vs. AMC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite Delivery Service Concerns, Instacart Doubles Valuation Again

March 15, 2021 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.66 MB

Today is Monday, March 15, and we’re looking at Instacart vs. Doordash. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.