This Week in Business History

This Week in Business History LIVE! With Theodora Lau

In this episode of This Week in Business History, Scott is joined for a livestream with Unconventional Ventures' Theodora Lau, as they discuss International Women's Day, Mountain Dew, red wine, and so much more!Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about This Week in Business History: https://supplychainnow.com/program/business-history/Subscribe to This Week in Business History and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeThis Episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-history-live-bh114

This Week in Business History for August 30th: The Man with the Red Star Tattoo- R. H. Macy

In this episode of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner shares the story behind Macy’s department stores, starting on the island of Nantucket in Massachusetts.Founder Rowland Hussey Macy’s life crossed past with many major historical milestones. He was a part of the Atlantic whaling boom, went west with the Gold Rush, and found his fortune in New York City. Despite many failures, he never stopped pushing.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about This Week in Business History: https://supplychainnow.com/program/business-history/Subscribe to This Week in Business History and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeThis Episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/man-red-star-macys-bh113

This Week in Business History LIVE! - with Keith Singleton

In this LIVE episode of This Week in Business History, Scott Luton and Keith Singleton connected the dots of history while taking a journey down memory lane, shining a light on some of the most significant leaders, companies, innovations – and even lessons learned – from the week of August 15-19th.They shared stories about:• The origin story of Hardee's Restaurants, and how the controlling share of the company was lost (and won) in a poker game• Which artist or band best exemplifies the ‘glory days’ of compact discs or CDs• How the use of mail order catalogs helped Sears expand their customer base• The lasting message (and timeless warning) of George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about This Week in Business History: https://supplychainnow.com/program/business-history/Subscribe to This Week in Business History and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeThis Episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-history-live-bh112

This Week in Business History for August 16th: Julia Child- "Only a Businesswoman"

In this episode of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner shares the story of Julia Child’s life, from military service to the first cooking show to be hosted by a woman.Most of us know so much about her show, The French Chef, that we don’t know anything else about her life’s journey – but it was as unpredictable as the rise of a novice’s souffle. She discovered cooking late in life and didn’t even graduate from cooking school until age 40, but her desire for adventure served her well.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about This Week in Business History: https://supplychainnow.com/program/business-history/Subscribe to This Week in Business History and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeThis episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/julia-child-businesswoman-bh111

This Week in Business History LIVE! With Rob Tiffany

From the battle of tech titans to the first music video, Scott joins Rob Tiffany of Digital Insights to dive into the lasting legacy of five major historical moments in business history for August. Tune in to learn more about Digital Channels, the impact of Jenny Craig, David Robinson's path to basketball and beyond, and more.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about This Week in Business History: https://supplychainnow.com/program/business-history/Subscribe to This Week in Business History and other Supply Chain Now programs: https://supplychainnow.com/subscribeThis Episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/this-week-business-history-live-bh110