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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Why a California Ruling Against Uber and Lyft Could Have a National Impact
August 17, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MBToday is Monday, August 17, and we’re looking at Uber vs. Lyft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This Burger-Flipping Robot has Workers' Unions Flipping Out
August 14, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MBToday is Friday, August 14, and we’re looking at White Castle 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.
Sportswear Brands Race to Build the Best Athletic Mask
August 13, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBToday is Thursday, August 13, and we’re looking at Under Armour vs. New Balance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In “MegaMerger,” Teladoc Buys Diabetes Coaching Company for $18 Billion
August 12, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBToday is Wednesday, August 12, and we’re looking at Teladoc vs. Livongo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Makeover: Oil Giant BP Promises to Cut Oil Production, Invest in Renewables
August 11, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBToday is Tuesday, August 11, and we’re looking at BP vs. ExxonMobil. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is Buying an Entire Football League
August 10, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBToday is Monday, August 10, and we’re looking at the XFL vs. the NFL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
BWD’s Origin Stories: Inventor Earl Tupper Kept Failing. Until He Dreamed up Tupperware
August 07, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBToday is Friday, August 7, and we’re looking at Tupperware vs. Glad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
BWD’s Origin Stories: Century-Old Simon & Schuster Hires Pulitzer Leader
August 06, 2020 07:05 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBToday is Thursday, August 6, and we’re looking at Simon & Schuster vs. Amazon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
BWD’s Origin Stories: Columbia Sportswear’s Gert Boyle Faced Down Sexism and Ageism
August 05, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBToday is Wednesday, August 5, and we’re looking at Columbia Sportswear vs. The Northface. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
BWD’s Origin Stories: Disney’s Bob Iger -- Innovate or Die
August 04, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBToday is Tuesday, August 4, and we’re looking at Disney vs. Netflix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
BWD’s Origin Stories: Joe Coulombe’s Quirky Legacy at Trader Joe’s
August 03, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MBToday is Monday, August 3, and we’re looking at Trader Joe’s vs. Whole Foods See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
At Marriott and Hilton, Robot Butlers are at Your Service
July 31, 2020 07:05 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBToday is Friday, July 31, and we’re looking at Marriott Bonvoy vs. Hilton Hotels. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Candy Makers Try to Fight Off a Halloween Horror Show
July 30, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBToday is Thursday, July 30, and we’re looking at Hershey vs. Mars Wrigley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Will Pay for Quiet: Communication Apps Silence Your Barking Dog
July 29, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBToday is Wednesday, July 29, and we’re looking at Google Meet vs. Zoom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brooks Brothers’ Bankruptcy: Nostalgia, Anger, and a Bidding War
July 28, 2020 07:05 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBToday is Tuesday, July 28, and we’re looking at Brooks Brothers vs. Men’s Wearhouse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Security Firms Soar on Stock Market Following Twitter's Big Hack
July 27, 2020 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBToday is Monday, July 27, and we’re looking at CrowdStrike vs Cyber Ark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Frank It Forward: How to Sell Ball-Park Franks When No One’s at the Ballpark
July 24, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MBToday is Friday, July 24, and we’re looking at Ball Park Franks vs. Oscar Mayer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Looking to Drop a G on Jordans? StockX Can Help Spot the Fakes
July 23, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBToday is Thursday, July 23, and we’re looking at StockX vs. CheckCheck. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Psst: Wanna Buy a TV Ad? Only $500 Bucks on Hulu
July 22, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBToday is Wednesday, July 22, and we’re looking at Hulu vs. TikTok. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Twenty-Five Years Later, Ford Resurrects the Bronco
July 21, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBToday is Tuesday, July 21, and we’re looking at Bronco vs. Jeep. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Family Jewels: Eterneva Turns Cremains into Diamonds
July 20, 2020 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBToday is Monday, July 20, and we’re looking at Eterneva vs. De Beers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Buy Now, Pay Later Offers Instant Gratification -- and Potential Pitfalls
July 17, 2020 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBToday is Friday, July 17, and we’re looking at Afterpay vs. Splitit Payments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pasture-Raised Egg Producer Vital Farms To Take a Crack at Wall Street
July 16, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBToday is Thursday, July 16, and we’re looking at Vital Farms vs. Cal-Maine Foods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amtrak’s Sale on Sleeper Cars: COVID-19 Travel Solution?
July 15, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBToday is Wednesday, July 15, and we’re looking at Amtrak 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.
The Doctor Is In--The Drug Store
July 14, 2020 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBToday is Tuesday, July 14, and we’re looking at Walgreen’s vs. CVS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cycling Fans Can Race with the Pros at this Year’s Virtual Tour de France
July 13, 2020 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MBToday is Monday, July 13, and we’re looking at Zwift vs. Peloton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New BMW Has All the Bells and Whistles — But You May Have to Subscribe to Activate Them
July 10, 2020 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBToday is Friday, July 10, and we’re looking at BMW vs. Jaguar Land Rover. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Crocs Are Making a Comeback, Birkenstocks Aren’t Far Behind
July 09, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.78 MBToday is Thursday, July 9, and we’re looking at Crocs vs. Birkenstock. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Microsoft Stores To Close Their Doors, Permanently
July 08, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBToday is Wednesday, July 8, 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.
Finally, Albertsons Goes Public -- After Besting Kroger’s Performance
July 07, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBToday is Tuesday, July 7, and we’re looking at Albertsons vs. Kroger. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Gap’s Post Pandemic Plan Stars Kanye West
July 06, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBToday is Monday, July 6, and we’re looking at Gap vs. American Eagle Outfitters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Millions of Jobseekers are Anxious. Monster.com Tries to Make Them Laugh
July 03, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBToday is Friday, July 3, and we’re looking at Monster.com vs. Ziprecruiter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Old-Fashioned House Call is Back -- and Investors Love It
July 02, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBToday is Thursday, July 2, and we’re looking at Dispatch Health vs. Heal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As Civil Rights Campaign Gains Momentum, Hundreds of Companies Pause Facebook Advertising
July 01, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBToday is Wednesday, July 1, and we’re looking at Facebook vs. Twitter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Banks Under Fire for Alleged Unequal Lending Practices
June 30, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBToday is Tuesday, June 30, and we’re looking at JP Morgan Chase vs. OneUnited Bank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Shopify and Walmart Team Up to Create “The Amazon Alternative”
June 29, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBToday is Monday, June 29, and we’re looking at Walmart vs. Amazon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lego Named the World’s Most Loved Brand
June 26, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MBToday is Friday, June 26, and we’re looking at Lego vs. Playmobil. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As Grocery Deliveries Soar, Startup Raises $10 Million to Unseat Giant Instacart
June 25, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBToday is Thursday, June 25, and we’re looking at Instacart vs. Dumpling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Syrup Makers Find Themselves in a Sticky Situation
June 24, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBToday is Wednesday, June 24, and we’re looking at Aunt Jemima vs. Mrs. Butterworth’s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oh, Baby! Monitor Maker Nanit Lands $21 Million Investment—and Finds a New Market
June 23, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBToday is Tuesday, June 23, and we’re looking at Nanit vs. iBaby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hotels Clean Up Their Acts to Win Guests’ Confidence
June 22, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBToday is Monday, June 22, and we’re looking at Hilton vs. Marriott See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Accused of Mistreating Employees of Color, The Wing CEO Audrey Gelman Resigns
June 19, 2020 07:05 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBToday is Friday, June 19, and we’re looking at The Wing vs. The Riveter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Introducing ‘Inclusive’ Bandages, Band-Aid Gives Black-Owned Rivals Surprise Sales Boost
June 18, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBToday is Thursday, June 18, and we’re looking at Band-Aid vs. Browndages.
Sephora Becomes the First Company to Make the 15% Pledge
June 17, 2020 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBToday is Wednesday, June 17, and we’re looking at Sephora vs. Ulta. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Google Toughens Anti-Discrimination Rules for Advertisers
June 16, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBToday is Tuesday, June 16, and we’re looking at Google vs. Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apple, Microsoft Become First American Companies Worth $1.5 Trillion -- On the Same Day
June 15, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBToday is Monday, June 15, and we’re looking at Apple vs. Microsoft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Citing Racial Bias, IBM Ends Its Facial Recognition Development
June 12, 2020 07:05 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBToday is Friday, June 12, and we’re looking at IBM. vs. Amazon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amazon is Going Autonomous Car Company-Shopping
June 11, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBToday is Thursday, June 11, and we’re looking at Amazon vs. Tesla. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Clucking Over the Cost of Chicken? Top Poultry Producers Charged with Price Fixing
June 10, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBToday is Wednesday, June 10, and we’re looking at Pilgrim’s Pride vs. Tyson Foods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Taking Aim at Discrimination, UC’s Action Could Spell E-N-D for SAT
June 09, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBToday is Tuesday, June 9, and we’re looking at the SAT vs. the ACT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.