Business Wars

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Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. 

Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, inventors, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Dirty John and American History Tellers.

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David Brown

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Annemarie Conte
Annemarie Conte is an editor at Wirecutter, a product review site owned by The New York Times. She specializes in consumer products and has extensive experience in evaluating and recommending items for smart shopping. Her insights help consumers make informed decisions about what to buy, particularly in the realm of budget-friendly options like those found in dollar stores.
Chantal Fernandez
Chantal Fernandez is a journalist at The Cut, where she covers fashion, culture, and consumer trends. She has reported on the rise of 'dupes'—affordable alternatives to high-end products—and has gained recognition for her analysis of retail dynamics and consumer behavior. Her work often explores how brands like Quince are reshaping the market with their innovative approaches.

Topics Discussed

Whole Foods John Mackey rebellious employees ambitious rivals animal rights activists organic supermarket business ambitions co-founders clash dollar stores shopping tips dupes Quince retail tariffs rapid growth profits inflation online dollar store existential threats Dollar Stores Dollar General Family Dollar stock market CEO takeover target

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Episodes

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0:00 45:01

The Whole Foods Rebellion | Tiny Acorns, Mighty Oaks | 2

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David Brown
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Whole Foods John Mackey rebellious employees ambitious rivals animal rights activists

CEO John Mackey is on a mission to take Whole Foods national. But he is about to run into major opposition. And to succeed in his quest, he must face down rebellious employees, ambitious rivals, animal rights activists and his own father.

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0:00 36:38

The Whole Foods Rebellion | Vision Quest | 1

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David Brown
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Whole Foods John Mackey organic supermarket business ambitions co-founders clash

When Texas hippie John Mackey opens an organic supermarket, he gets high on running a business. But when his ambitions sink its profits, sparks fly between him and his co-founders. They clash over the question of whether to chase a bigger dream or enjoy the money they’re already making.

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0:00 42:05

Price Wars: The Fall of Dollar Stores | Duped | 3

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David Brown
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Annemarie Conte Chantal Fernandez
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dollar stores shopping tips dupes Quince retail tariffs

Not everything you buy from the dollar store is going to be a winner, and Wirecutter editor Annemarie Conte knows this firsthand. Today, Annemarie joins David to share tips for shopping smarter at these discounters, and which items you should probably leave on the shelf. Later, David investigates dupes — cheaper, nearly identical versions of popular products — with Chantal Fernandez of The Cut. Dupes are generating a lot of hype online, and as Chantal recently reported, no retailer has gotten more buzz than Quince. Find out how the brand operates, why it’s taken off, and whether it can last in this age of tariffs. 

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0:00 39:30

Price Wars: The Fall of Dollar Stores | Shrinkage | 2

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David Brown
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dollar stores rapid growth profits inflation online dollar store existential threats

After 10 years of rapid growth, the dollar stores hit big trouble. Rats, burglars, unhappy workers, online agitators and inflation erode their profits. And a new online dollar store makes inroads. Can they survive these existential threats?

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0:00 39:40

Price Wars: The Fall of Dollar Stores | Billionaire Tug of War | 1

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David Brown
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Dollar Stores Dollar General Family Dollar stock market CEO takeover target

We’re exploring how dollar stores went from Wall Street darlings to the problem children of the stock market. But first, we track how a re-energized Dollar General figures out how to make billions from small change, and its nearest-rival Family Dollar becomes a takeover target. But can Dollar General’s CEO steer the family business into the right hands?

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Ratings

Global:
4.6 rating 15616 reviews

USA

4.6 ratings 12000 reviews

Canada

4.6 ratings 1200 reviews

Australia

4.6 ratings 1000 reviews

UK

4.7 ratings 883 reviews

South Africa

4.7 ratings 219 reviews

New Zealand

4.7 ratings 141 reviews

Ireland

4.7 ratings 107 reviews

Singapore

4.8 ratings 66 reviews