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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Mar 8, 2024 • 4min
Slumping Meat Alternatives Try New Recipes
Exploring the rise and fall of meat alternatives with Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, including their market successes and challenges. Discovering Beyond Burger's new recipe with avocado oil, red lentils, and fava beans to stay competitive in the market.
Mar 7, 2024 • 4min
Walmart’s Dive into Mammograms
Walmart is changing the game with convenient mammograms at their store, using AI for better detection. Major retailers are diving into healthcare, targeting specific demographics and providing primary care services to bridge the gap.
Mar 6, 2024 • 4min
In China, a New Coffee King Reigns
Exploring the fierce competition in China's coffee market between Luckin and Starbucks, with Luckin outperforming by aggressive expansion. The changing consumer preferences among the younger generation and the growth of new rivals like Cottie Coffee.
Mar 5, 2024 • 4min
Can Legacy Jeans Brands Find the Right Fit?
Levi's and Kontoor Brands navigating challenges in the jeans industry including sustainable product launches and direct-to-consumer sales. Contrasting strategies of Levi's and Wrangler with Wrangler's focus on collaborations and Levi's restructuring with Project Genius for growth.
Mar 4, 2024 • 4min
Major Gamemakers Slash Employees
Exploring recent layoffs and business struggles at Electronic Arts and Sony in the gaming industry, focusing on EA's job cuts and strategic shifts, and Sony's declining profits in their gaming division.
Mar 1, 2024 • 5min
Could an Underdog Topple Taco Bell?
Exploring Taco Bell's new food offerings in response to Del Taco's expansion plans, highlighting the competitive landscape of the fast-food taco industry.
Feb 29, 2024 • 3min
The Shoe Brand Coming for Nike
A discussion on Nike downsizing their workforce by 2% as a cost-cutting measure. The podcast explores changing consumer trends towards essential purchases, emergence of competitive brands in sportswear, and the rivalry between Nike and On Running in the performance running and lifestyle shoe sectors.
Feb 28, 2024 • 4min
Scan Startups Want to Show You What’s Inside
Startups like Prenuvo and Ezra are revolutionizing preventive healthcare with MRI scans and AI technology. They are gaining funding and promoting biohacking for health optimization, despite initial skepticism.
Feb 27, 2024 • 3min
Soft Toys Play Hardball in Court
Legal battle between Squishmallows and Build-a-Bear over similar plush toy lines, sparking trademark infringement concerns in the toy market.
Feb 26, 2024 • 3min
Drizly is Officially Over
Uber Eats closes Drizly, DoorDash expands alcohol delivery market to meet consumer demand and changing state laws
