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.
Episodes
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May 3, 2024 • 4min
FTC Unzips Luxury Handbag Merger
Legal battle over $8.5 billion luxury handbag merger. Implications on competition, market share, and employee welfare in luxury retail sector.
May 2, 2024 • 4min
X’s Plan to Take Over the Small Screen
The podcast discusses X's ambitious plan to dominate the small screen by introducing a new app for smart TVs, challenging popular apps like YouTube and FaceTime. It explores the competition between X and Truth Social in the video streaming industry.
May 1, 2024 • 3min
For Some Craft Brewers, It's Wine Time
Craft breweries are transitioning to winemaking to adapt to the decline in craft beer sales. Odell Brewing Company and Grimm Artisanal Ales are examples of this strategic shift to attract new customers and repurpose brewery equipment.
Apr 30, 2024 • 4min
The Robotaxi Dilemma
Exploring the challenges of autonomous vehicles, focusing on safety concerns and regulatory hurdles in the competitive landscape of Cruise vs. Waymo.
Apr 29, 2024 • 4min
Express Falls Out of Fashion
Delve into Express Inc.'s bankruptcy, fashion trends, and internal challenges in the mall retail industry.
Apr 26, 2024 • 5min
Beyoncé is the New Disciple of Denim
Beyoncé's influence in country music fashion and marketing, impact on Western wear trends, collaborations with Levi's and Shein. Battle for denim dominance between Levi's and a mystery competitor, potentially Beyoncé, with a reality show parody highlighting her influence in the industry.
Apr 25, 2024 • 4min
A Robotic Retirement, and a Rebirth
The podcast discusses the retirement of the hydraulic humanoid robot Atlas by Boston Dynamics and the rise of electric versions by companies like 1X, highlighting the growing interest in humanoid robots for various applications.
Apr 24, 2024 • 4min
The Substitute To Cut Sodium
Exploring the harmful effects of excessive sodium in our diet, the podcast discusses the challenge of safe salt substitutes. It introduces a new salt substitute product by Kerry, providing a salt-like taste without the metallic bitterness of potassium chloride.
Apr 23, 2024 • 3min
Forget Romance. Digital Matchmakers Want to Find You a BFF
Bumble is shifting towards helping people find friends with a new feature, while Peoplehood focuses on building relationships through fitness events and digital meetups.
Apr 22, 2024 • 4min
99 Cents Only Is No More
Explore the rise and fall of 99 Cents Only stores, their unique pricing model, and challenges in retail. Contrasted with the success of Dollar General in the same sector.
