The Best One Yet 💦 “Big Bottled Bros” — Poland Spring’s water merger. Fisker’s bankrupt electric car. Home-Swapping vs Airbnb.
Jun 20, 2024
Discussing the $7B merger of Big Bottled Water and Big Water Jug into PolandSpringMountain, Inc. Fisker's bankruptcy linked to a critical YouTube video. The rise of 'Home-swapping' as a travel trend challenging Airbnb. Chick-fil-A's unique summer camp for kids in America.
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Chick-fil-A Summer Camp
- Chick-fil-A launched a summer camp in Louisiana, letting kids experience working at the restaurant.
- The camp involves activities like learning about cooking, creativity, and customer service, not actual child labor.
Pandemic Water Shift
- The pandemic shifted the water industry as work-from-home increased demand for home water delivery.
- Primo Water, a major player in office water jugs, saw a surge in home deliveries, adapting to this change.
Ironic Water Demand
- Bottled water sales are rising due to climate change-related disasters, creating ironic demand.
- Like air conditioning, the industry contributes to climate change but also profits from its impacts.