By the mid-2000s, Walmart is starting to show some cracks. They are still successful, but bad press and sluggish growth are taking a toll on their earnings. The company debates the best way to move forward, including focusing on online sales, something they’ve long eschewed. As Walmart waffles, Amazon launches a risky new program that sews internal dissent, ... Show More
Apr 2020
Amazon vs Walmart - There’s No Business Like Shoe Business | 4
<p>Walmart finally decides to focus aggressively on its e-commerce division, but struggles with the best way to use the internet to reach consumers. They decide their best strategy is to buy up successful online retailers. Unbeknownst to Walmart, Amazon, which is looking to move ... Show More
22m 25s
May 2020
Sponsored: When Small Businesses Think Big - Atari & Red Bull (Dell Podference) | 1
<p>This episode is brought to you by Wondery in partnership with Dell Technologies. In honor of small businesses, we’re featuring inspiring stories of successful companies that started out small.</p><p>In 1972, pinball machines and mechanical games ruled the arcades. Then, Atari ... Show More
31m 39s
Apr 2022
Amazon vs Walmart | Futterneid | 5
Amazon beschließt, in den größten Bereich von Walmart vorzustoßen: frische Lebensmittel. Doch Bezos muss erstaunt feststellen, wie schwierig dieses Geschäft ist. Walmart hat es inzwischen geschafft, das Online-Geschäft und die stationären Läden erfolgreich zu verknüpfen. Die Kund ... Show More
23m 10s
May 2024
Walmart's Abrupt Healthcare Reversal
<p>Today is Friday, May 10, and we're looking at Walmart vs. Walgreens.</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
3m 11s
Mar 2024
Walmart’s Dive into Mammograms
<p>Today is Thursday, March 7, and we're looking at Walmart vs. Kroger.</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
3m 45s