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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.
Fiat, Peugot to Merge, Creating $50 Billion Auto Giant
Today is Monday, November 4, and we’re looking at Fiat/Chrysler vs. Toyota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:0304/11/2019
Copycat Crimes? Rothy’s Cries Foul and Steve Madden Fights Back
Today is Friday, November 1, and we’re looking at Rothy’s vs. Steve Madden. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03:4601/11/2019
Macy’s Says Farewell to Fur Sales
Today is Thursday, October 31, and we’re looking at Macy’s vs. Nordstrom.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03:5931/10/2019
20 Years in the Making, Washington State Debuts New Apple
Today is Wednesday, October 30, and we’re looking at the Cosmic Crisp vs. the Honey Crisp.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05:1530/10/2019
For Diaper Makers, Meaningless Claims are the Best Legal Defense
Today is Tuesday, October 29, and we’re looking at Huggies vs. Pampers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:3529/10/2019
Did MillerCoors Steal the Bud Light Recipe?
Today is Monday, October 28, and we’re looking at Anheuser-Busch vs. MillerCoors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:2528/10/2019
Wild Plans: Airbnb Invests in Travel Company Atlas Obscura
Today is Friday, October 25, and we’re looking at Airbnb vs. The New York Times.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05:4825/10/2019
Sober Decision: Beauty Giant Shiseido Acquires Drunk Elephant
Today is Thursday, October 24, and we’re looking at Shiseido vs. Unilever.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05:5524/10/2019
Chilean Startup Algramo Makes Refillable Stuff Affordable
Today is Wednesday, October 23, and we’re looking at Algramo vs. Loop.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05:1323/10/2019
At Chipotle, Workers Get Aprons—and Business Degrees
Today is Tuesday, October 22, and we’re looking at Chipotle vs. Qdoba.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03:3622/10/2019
The World’s Most Popular Video Game Goes Dark, On Purpose
Today is Monday, October 21, and we’re looking at Epic Games vs. Electronic Arts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:3721/10/2019
Car2Go Exits Five Cities as Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Ramps Up
Today is Friday, October 18, and we’re looking at Car2Go vs. Turo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05:1618/10/2019
Looking for Sunshine: Target, Walmart Locked in Renewable Energy Race
Today is Thursday, October 17, and we’re looking at Target vs. Walmart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05:0817/10/2019
Rent the Runway Fails to Deliver
Today is Wednesday, October 16, and we’re looking at Rent the Runway vs. Urban Outfitters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:4316/10/2019
Boeing’s Problems Lead to Delta Hiring Spree
Today is Tuesday, October 15, and we’re looking at Delta vs. Southwest Airlines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:1515/10/2019
Calm’s Secret to Success? Matthew McConaughey’s Bedtime Stories
Today is Monday, October 14, and we’re looking at Headspace vs. Calm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:3914/10/2019
Coming Attractions: Even More Commercials at Some Cinemas
Today is Friday, October 11, and we’re looking at Regal and Cinemark vs. AMC Theatres. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:4411/10/2019
Food Site Gets Prized Ingredient: $83 Million in Funding
Today is Thursday, October 10, and we’re looking at Food 52 vs. The Food Network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05:1410/10/2019
Victim of its Own Fast Fashion Success? Forever 21 Files Chapter 11
Today is Wednesday, October 9, and we’re looking at Forever 21 vs. H&M.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:4809/10/2019
FTC Sues Match, Alleges it Conned Users
Today is Tuesday, October 8, and we’re looking at Match vs. Facebook Dating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05:3308/10/2019
Cancer Risk Found; Stores Pull Tainted Zantac from Shelves
Today is Monday, October 7, and we’re looking at Zantac vs. Pepcid.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03:4807/10/2019
Tuning Up: Gibson Guitars Sings Sweeter Song
Today is Friday, October 4, and we’re looking at Gibson Guitars vs. Fender. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05:2304/10/2019
Hurting Harley Broaches $1.6 Billion Turnaround Plan
Today is Thursday, October 3, and we’re looking at Harley-Davison vs. Indian Motorcycles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:2703/10/2019
To Shrink Plastic Waste, Nestlé Turns Candy Wrappers into Origami
Today is Wednesday, October 2, and we’re looking at Nestlé vs. Mars.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03:4502/10/2019
This Invisible Bike Helmet Inflates on Impact
Today is Tuesday, October 1, and we’re looking at Hövding vs. Trek.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:5601/10/2019
Prosecutors Charge VW Leaders with Stock Market Manipulation
Today is Monday, September 30, and we’re looking at Volkswagen vs. Daimler-Benz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:4530/09/2019
Here’s to Your New Holiday Drink: Brussels Sprouts-Flavored Gin
Today is Friday, September 27, and we’re looking at Pickering’s Gin vs. Beefeater Gin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:2027/09/2019
Outside the U.S., Renault Launches Sub-$10,000 EV
Today is Thursday, September 26, and we’re looking at Renault vs. Volkswagen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:2526/09/2019
Instagram Takes Action on Dangerous Weight Loss Ads
Today is Wednesday, September 25, and we’re looking at Instagram vs. Pinterest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03:2625/09/2019
Sorry Again, Charlie: Starkist Penalized $100 Million for Price Fixing
Today is Tuesday, September 24, and we’re looking at Starkist vs. Chicken of the Sea.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03:3824/09/2019
Lucky Stripe: Silicon Valley Fintech Startup Zooms to $35B in Value
Today is Monday, September 23, and we’re looking at Stripe vs. Square.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:3423/09/2019
Water Water Everywhere But Not a Spot to a Swim? Rent a Pool on Swimply
Today is Friday, September 20, and we’re looking at Swimply vs. GetMyBoat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05:2420/09/2019
Tesla’s Auto Insurance Gets Off to a Rocky Start
Today is Thursday, September 19, and we’re looking at Tesla vs. Allstate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05:0419/09/2019
BET Network Launches Streaming Service into Crowded Space
Today is Wednesday, September 18, and we’re looking at BET + vs. Apple TV.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:4318/09/2019
NYC Sues Chipotle, Accuses “Food with Integrity” Chain of Violating Labor Laws
Today is Tuesday, September 17, and we’re looking at Chipotle vs. Qdoba.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:3517/09/2019
Detergent Wars: NFL, NBC Push Laundry Night Around
Today is Monday, September 16, and we’re looking at Tide vs. Arm & Hammer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05:1716/09/2019
Dum Dums’s First Ad in 30 Years is Very Sweet
Today is Friday, September 13, and we’re looking at Dum Dums vs. Jolly Ranchers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03:4713/09/2019
Amazon Tests Hand-Scanning Checkouts
Today is Thursday, September 12, and we’re looking at Amazon vs. Apple.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:3212/09/2019
VF Corp. Stops Buying Brazilian Leather While Amazon Burns
Today is Wednesday, September 11, and we’re looking at Timberland vs. Dr. Martens.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:2111/09/2019
Ski Resort Wars Are Heating Up: Better Buy Your Ski Pass Now
Today is Tuesday, September 10, and we’re looking at Vail Resorts vs. Alterra Mountain Company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:3510/09/2019
Walmart Ends Handgun Ammunition Sales, Bans Open Carry
Today is Monday, September 9, and we’re looking at Walmart vs. Target.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
05:1109/09/2019
Schick Creates Club for Bald Guys
Today is Friday, September 6, and we’re looking at Schick vs. Gillette.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:1506/09/2019
Apple Says Sorry for Siri Spying
Today is Thursday, September 5, and we’re looking at Apple vs. Google.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03:5505/09/2019
Shanghai Shoppers Flood Costco’s First Store in China
Today is Wednesday, September 4, and we’re looking at Costco vs. Sam’s Club. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:4204/09/2019
Twitter War Fuels Rush on Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich
Today is Tuesday, September 3, and we’re looking at Popeyes vs. Chick-Fil-A.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:5203/09/2019
Struggling Fitbit Adds Subscription Service, Launches New Do-Everything Watch
Today is Monday, September 2, and we’re looking at Fitbit vs. Apple.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:0902/09/2019
Mountain Dew Turns Mistake into Marketing Win
Today is Friday, August 30, and we’re looking at Mountain Dew vs. Coke.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03:5630/08/2019
Cherry Blossom and Red Bean Shakes: Tiny Shake Shack Expands Abroad
Today is Thursday, August 29, and we’re looking at Shake Shack 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.
03:5329/08/2019
Brainy Move? Ikea Creates Smart Home Division
Today is Wednesday, August 28, and we’re looking at Ikea vs. Google’s Nest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03:5728/08/2019
WeWork Announces Billion-Dollar Loss as it Prepares to Go Public
Today is Tuesday, August 27, and we’re looking at WeWork vs. Regus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
04:4527/08/2019