It’s the 1960s and as Americans flee cities for the suburbs, Macy’s and Gimbels face tough choices. How do they compete with the rise of discount retailers and the exciting new shopping palaces known as malls? Weakened by industry disruption, both stores become vulnerable to the new wave of financial tactics — takeovers and leveraged buyouts. One store’s fat ... Show More
Dec 2019
Ford vs Chevrolet - Tin Lizzie Becomes Roadkill | 1
<p>In 1896, Henry Ford puttered around Detroit streets testing his “Quadricycle.” This was the whimsical beginning to a revolution that redesigned the landscape of America.</p><p>Cars changed the way America lived, worked, ate, shopped, and listened to music. And more than 100 ye ... Show More
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Dec 2019
Ford vs Chevrolet - Fast and Sexy | 3
<p>In the 1960s, the biggest generation of Americans of all time are reaching driving age. They want cars, and they want them to be fast and powerful, and they want them now. The best showcase for these cars is by winning races, and in the 1960s, Ford and Chevy are gunning for ea ... Show More
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Apr 2024
The Retailer Bucking the Size Inclusivity Trend
<p>Today is Monday, April 8, and we're looking at Brandy Melville vs. American Eagle.</p><p>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 ... Show More
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Mar 2024
The Big Promise of Furniture Showrooms
<p>Today is Wednesday, March 27, and we're looking at Wayfair vs. Costco.</p><p>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. Sta ... Show More
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Mar 2024
Can Legacy Jeans Brands Find the Right Fit?
<p>Today is Tuesday, March 5, and we're looking at Levi's vs. Kontoor Brands.</p><p>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. ... Show More
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Mar 2024
Fantasy-Themed Events Lure Millennials
<p>Today is Friday, March 29, and we're looking at Hushfable vs. Eudantria Events.</p><p>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 Spo ... Show More
4m 3s
Jan 2024
Keeping Watch on Apple's IP Dispute
<p>Today is Tuesday, January 9, and we're looking at Apple vs. Google.</p><p>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 ... Show More
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