Business Wars Daily
Wondery
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.Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/business-wars-daily/ now.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 4min
Gunmakers, Meet Gamemakers
The podcast explores the relationship between gun manufacturers and video game makers, discussing a lawsuit against Remington Arms revealing their pursuit of deals with video game makers. It also delves into the practice of video game companies licensing branded weapons from gun manufacturers and the effects it has on both industries, including Electronic Arts featuring branded weapons without a license.
Oct 25, 2023 • 4min
A Beloved Book Fair Tries to Dodge Lawsuits
Scholastic introduces a new catalog featuring books on race, gender, and sexuality to bypass state laws. Backlash ensues over the controversy of removing books from Scholastic book fairs, highlighting concerns of censorship and challenges faced by publishers.
Oct 24, 2023 • 3min
Mars Wrigley's Bowl-Filling Candy Campaign
Mars Wrigley's candy campaign for Halloween, including the M&M's Halloween Rescue Squad and new candy offerings.
Oct 23, 2023 • 4min
Rite Aid is the Latest Retail Pharmacy Casualty
This podcast episode discusses the struggles of a retail drugstore chain, including bankruptcy filings and store closures. It also talks about the challenges faced by retail pharmacies, such as increased competition from online pharmacies and lawsuits related to overprescription.
Oct 20, 2023 • 4min
Two Gossip Apps Are In a Legal Catfight
Legal Battle Between College-focused Anonymous Social Apps: Side Chat and Yik Yak face off in a legal catfight, accused of exclusivity and disrupting rival app launches. Legal Battle Between Gossip Apps: Side Chat and Fizz engage in a legal battle, with Fizz accusing Side Chat and mentioning its struggles post-merger with Yik Yak. Fizz's recent funding round and expansion plans contrast with Side Chat's uncertain future pending the lawsuit outcome.
Oct 19, 2023 • 3min
Robotaxis Keep Chugging, Despite Backlash
Waymo and Cruise are expanding robo-taxi services in San Francisco despite challenges such as overpopulation and incident reporting. Cruise faces competition and challenges in the autonomous vehicle industry but remains determined to continue expanding.
Oct 18, 2023 • 4min
Blue Apron to Become an Acquired Taste
This podcast discusses the challenges faced by Blue Apron and Hello Fresh in the meal kit industry, including their decline in stock prices. It also explores the struggles of meal kit services in retaining customers and mentions an upcoming alliance between Wonder Group and Blue Apron.
Oct 17, 2023 • 3min
The #1 Beer in the U.S. is Mexican
Exploring the rise of Mexican beer sales in the US, with Modello Espesial becoming the best-selling US beer brand in May, and discussing the factors behind this trend.
Oct 16, 2023 • 4min
Soda Giants Deal with the Aftershock of Weight Loss Drugs
Weight loss drugs are affecting purchasing habits and impacting snack and soda giants. Decline in shares of PepsiCo and Coca-Cola due to fewer units of groceries consumed. Initial decrease and subsequent rise in PepsiCo's stock.
Oct 13, 2023 • 4min
Fast Food Chains Are Going Vegan
Learn about fast food chains embracing plant-based and vegan options, including Taco Bell's introduction of vegetarian and vegan menu items. Discover the differences in approach between Taco Bell and Del Taco in the plant-based food market and their impact on customer attraction.
