Business Wars Daily
1,525 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsBusiness 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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To Take on Slack, Google is Rebranding -- Again
October 26, 2020 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBToday is Monday, October 26, and we’re looking at Google vs. Slack. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Forget Barrel-Aged Whiskey: This Company Whips Up Instant Aged Spirits in the Lab
October 23, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBToday is Friday, October 23, and we’re looking at Bespoken Spirits vs. Maker’s Mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Startup Loom Booms on Rise of the Video Message
October 22, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBToday is Thursday, October 22, and we’re looking at Loom vs. Vidyard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kraft Under Fire for “Sexualizing” Mac ‘n Cheese
October 21, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MBToday is Wednesday, October 21, and we’re looking at Kraft Mac ‘n Cheese vs. Annie’s Mac ‘n Cheese. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Race to Court Black Banking Customers Proves There’s Money in Equality
October 20, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBToday is Tuesday, October 20, and we’re looking at Greenwood vs. JP Morgan Chase. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
To Meet Market Pressure, Dollar Stores Pass the Buck
October 19, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBToday is Monday, October 19, and we’re looking at Dollar General vs. Dollar Tree. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
And Now For Dessert: Chocolate Beer!
October 16, 2020 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBToday is Friday, October 16, and we’re looking at Yuengling vs. Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Driscoll’s Will Grow Strawberries Vertically, Year-Round
October 15, 2020 07:05 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBToday is Thursday, October 15, and we’re looking at Driscoll's vs. AppHarvest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Illumina to Buy Cancer Blood-Test Startup for $7 Billion
October 14, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBToday is Wednesday, October 14, and we’re looking at Grail vs. Exact Sciences. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Disney Lays off 28,000 Workers
October 13, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBToday is Tuesday, October 13, and we’re looking at Disney vs. Universal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Google’s Creepiness Factor May Make It a Winner in Streaming TV
October 12, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBToday is Monday, October 12, and we’re looking at Amazon FireStick vs. Google Chrome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With Films and Audiences Scarce, Regal Cinemas Shuts its Doors
October 09, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBToday is Friday, October 9, and we’re looking at Regal Cinemas vs. AMC Theatres. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Scripps to Buy TV Network Ion Media for $2.65 Billion
October 08, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBToday is Thursday, October 8, and we’re looking at Scripps vs. Nexstar. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amazon Moves Prime Day, Starting the Holiday Shopping Season Early
October 07, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBToday is Wednesday, October 7, and we’re looking at Amazon vs. Target. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pottery Barn Starts Selling Used Goods
October 06, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBToday is Tuesday, October 6, and we’re looking at Pottery Barn vs. West Elm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cracker Barrel Cracks and Adds Alcohol
October 05, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBToday is Monday, October 5, and we’re looking at Cracker Barrel vs. Golden Corral. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pandemic Economy is Making Revenues a Lot Better for Better.com
October 02, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBToday is Friday, October 2, and we’re looking at Better.com vs. Quicken Loans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Take That, Target! Walmart Launches Hip Private Label Line
October 01, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBToday is Thursday, October 1, and we’re looking at Walmart vs. Target. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
‘Apocalyptic’ Battle for Take-Out Dollars: Uber Eats Pits Star Wars against Star Trek
September 30, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBToday is Wednesday, September 30, and we’re looking at Uber Eats vs. DoorDash. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Consumers Are Getting Ready for a Long, Cold Winter
September 29, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBToday is Tuesday, September 29, and we’re looking at L.L. Bean vs. Dick’s Sporting Goods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Martha Stewart Launches a Line of CBD Gummies
September 28, 2020 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBToday is Monday, September 28, and we’re looking at Canopy Growth vs. Plus CBD. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Language Apps Emerge as Lockdown Leaders
September 25, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBToday is Friday, September 25, and we’re looking at Duolingo vs. Toucan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
YouTube Launches TikTok Rival in the Only Market Where TikTok is Banned
September 24, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBToday is Thursday, September 24, and we’re looking at YouTube vs. TikTok. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Some Asian Airlines are Offering Flights to Nowhere — and They’re Selling Out
September 23, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBToday is Wednesday, September 23, and we’re looking at Singapore Airlines vs. All Nippon Airways. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Sustainable Startup Is Taking a Bite Out of the Toothpaste Market
September 22, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.78 MBToday is Tuesday, September 22, and we’re looking at Bite Toothpaste Tablets vs. Colgate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With a New Sleep-Aid Drink, Pepsi Tackles “Coronasomnia”
September 21, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBToday is Monday, September 21, and we’re looking at PepsiCo vs. Coca-Cola. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Texans Bid Goodbye to the LuAnn Platter: Luby’s is Liquidating
September 18, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBToday is Friday, September 18, and we’re looking at Luby’s vs. Sweetgreen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Remote Workers are Building Tiny, Gorgeous Backyard Offices
September 17, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBToday is Thursday, September 17, and we’re looking at Modern Shed vs. Studio Shed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
LVMH Scraps $16 Billion Deal, Leaving Tiffany at the Altar
September 16, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBToday is Wednesday, September 16, and we’re looking at Tiffany & Co. vs. LVMH. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With Jockstrap-Scented Candles, Babe Wine Wants to Bring the NFL Home
September 15, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBToday is Tuesday, September 15, and we’re looking at Babe Wine vs. Yes Way Rosé. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fast Food Giants are Reinventing the Restaurant, Pandemic Style
September 14, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBToday is Monday, September 14, and we’re looking at Burger King vs. Taco Bell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is Verizon’s 5G Network Really the “Most Powerful?” Ad Regulator Says No
September 11, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MBToday is Friday, September 11, and we’re looking at Verizon vs. AT&T. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As Skymiles Lose Relevance, Credit Card Companies Struggle to Spur Spending
September 10, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBToday is Thursday, September 10, and we’re looking at American Express vs. Chase. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Old Navy Will Pay Employees to Serve as Poll Workers on Election Day
September 09, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBToday is Wednesday, September 9, and we’re looking at Old Navy vs. Kohl’s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Anticipating a Baby Boom, Nike Unveils Maternity Line
September 08, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.58 MBToday is Tuesday, September 8, and we’re looking at Nike vs. Reebok. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New Fitbit Watch Tests Your Temperature — And Your Stress Level
September 07, 2020 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBToday is Monday, September 7, and we’re looking at Fitbit vs. Apple Watch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Finally, Airlines are Dropping Change Fees
September 04, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBToday is Friday, September 4, and we’re looking at United Airlines vs. American Airlines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Remote Learning is Testing Parents. Can “Family Benefits” Firms Help?
September 03, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBToday is Thursday, September 3, and we’re looking at Cleo vs. Fringe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Online Therapy is Thriving Now, but Can It Remain Viable?
September 02, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBToday is Wednesday, September 2, and we’re looking at BetterHelp vs. Talkspace. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Work Management App Asana Files for IPO as Productivity Tools Soar
September 01, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBToday is Tuesday, September 1, and we’re looking at Asana vs SmartSheet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Latest Pandemic Shortage: Dumbbells
August 31, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday is Monday, August 31, and we’re looking at NordicTrack vs. Bowflex. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Can Movie Theaters Woo Audiences Back with Blockbuster Film -- and Pandemic Precautions?
August 28, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.58 MBToday is Friday, August 28, and we’re looking at AMC Theatres vs. Regal Cinemas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With Milk Sales Up, Dairy Industry Revives Iconic “Got Milk” Campaign
August 27, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBToday is Thursday, August 27, and we’re looking at milk vs. plant milk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In Seismic Shakeup, Dow Replaces Exxon Mobil with Salesforce
August 26, 2020 07:05 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBToday is Wednesday, August 26, and we’re looking at Exxon Mobil vs. Salesforce. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Betting Platforms and Casinos Double Down on Online Gambling’s Future
August 25, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBToday is Tuesday, August 25, and we’re looking at DraftKings vs FanDuel Sportsbook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pandemic Nesters Are Driving a Renovation Retail Boom
August 24, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBToday is Monday, August 24, and we’re looking at Home Depot vs. Lowe’s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Diageo to Buy Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation American Gin for up to $610 million
August 21, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBToday is Friday, August 21, and we’re looking at Aviation American Gin vs. Gordon’s Gin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Microsoft Starts Selling the Duo--Its Answer to the iPhone
August 20, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBToday is Thursday, August 20, and we’re looking at Microsoft vs. Apple. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tesla Rivals are Moving Into High Gear -- and Going Public
August 19, 2020 07:05 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBToday is Wednesday, August 19, and we’re looking at Lordstown Motor Corp. vs. Tesla. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Despite the Pandemic, Airbnb Will Take the Company Public
August 18, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBToday is Tuesday, August 18, and we’re looking at Airbnb vs. Expedia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.