This Week in Business History

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/subscribe This Episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-history-live-bh114

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/subscribe This Episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/man-red-star-macys-bh113

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/subscribe This Episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-history-live-bh112

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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/julia-child-businesswoman-bh111

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/subscribe This 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

In this episode of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner charts the perfection of champagne from the Abbeys of 17th century France to the heights of wealth and celebration today. Dom Perignon, Benedictine monk, and champagne quality innovator is celebrated as having invented champagne on August 4th, 1693. And while this – and many other myths about the man have been debunked over time, his story and legacy are no less impressive. 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/subscribe This Episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/tasting-stars-dom-perignon-bh109 Mentioned in this episode: WEBINAR- 3 ways to stay afloat through the supply chain crisis: A distributor's story: https://bit.ly/3uaUBeC

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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Jenny Froome. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/week-business-history-live-bh108

In this episode of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner tells the life story of John Wanamaker, the so-called Merchant Prince of Philadelphia. He has an unusually long list of firsts to his name, and they are not all in business. He established the first department store in Philadelphia, coined the term ‘department store,' was the first retail store to advertise in the newspaper, the first to use price tags, and the first to offer full refunds. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/remembering-john-wanamaker-merchant-prince-philadelphia-bh107

In this LIVE episode of This Week in Business History, Scott Luton and Allison Giddens 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 July 4-8th. They shared stories about: • The delicious history of Graham crackers • The success of Donkey Kong and its many spin-off brands • Use of the world's first active communications satellite 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Allison Giddens. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/this-week-business-history-live-bh106

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner remembers key innovations, inventions, and firsts that took place the week of July 5th: the important role that the secret, silent Mr. Charles Bergstresser played in the founding of Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal., why buying a set of soup can paintings ended up being an “intense chicken noodle” of an investment, and the advice and backstory of Shark Tank's “Mr. Wonderful,” Kevin O'Leary. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/honest-intelligent-unprejudiced-wall-street-journal-bh105

Many innovations extend beyond one invention or improvement. They happen thanks to combined changes in attitude, economics, technology, and society. In this week's episode of This Week in Business History we see this dynamic play out in home kitchens – starting with the patenting of the first electric stove by William S. Hadaway on June 30, 1896. Right in the midst of the second industrial revolution, this invention can be considered alongside the electrification of American homes, a desire for cleanliness and food safety, and standardization of everything from manufacturing to recipe measurements. Listen to these stories and then marvel at the many innovations sitting in your own home kitchen! 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/1890s-revolution-home-kitchens-cooking-bh104

When did the word “robot” enter the English language? When did the famous Sears catalog finally bid us all adieu? This Week in Business History just made a little bit of history of its own… this week! Scott Luton and Kelly Barner went LIVE to take 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 June 20-24. They shared stories about: • The iconic Jimmy Dean, musician, businessman, and - some might say – philosopher • The birth of Pizza Hut, which spawned a challenge to list as many famous ‘huts' as possible • The backstory on Wheaties cereal and their innovating marketing techniques, including the iconic athlete features on their box and the first-ever jingle featured in a radio commercial 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/this-week-business-history-live-bh103

During the Enlightenment, humanity experienced huge increases in understanding, and free thinkers that were so impactful we still study their works today. It was also a time of revolution: the American, French, Scientific, and Industrial. One of the greatest minds the world has ever known was born into the midst of all this change: Adam Smith. His book, The Wealth of Nations, was a landmark publication and instant bestseller in its day. It is still studied and read today, even if we don't accept all of the ideas inside it as gospel. Listen to this episode of This Week in Business History as host Kelly Barner examines the philosophy, writing, and relationships of Adam Smith, the father of modern economics and the father of capitalism. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/economics-age-enlightenment-adam-smith-bh102

Over the last few years, we have seen ports closed for labor strikes, COVID, and the Ever Given getting stuck sideways in the Suez Canal. Every time a port is closed, it disrupts the flow of materials for a whole region and creates hardships for vast areas and communities that count on that port to supply them with all kinds of things. But can a closed port be a world history changing rallying point? It was in 1774. In fact, closing the port of Boston led to a turn in public opinion that brought together the residents of the Massachusetts Bay Colony – separatists and loyalists alike – as well as the other 12 colonies. It was a catalyst leading up to the American Revolution. Listen to this episode of This Week in Business History as host Kelly Barner shares the very business-driven history of the Boston Port Act, which took effect on June 1, 1774. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/18th-century-supply-chain-disruption-boston-port-act-bh101

In this installment of our popular "This Week in Business History" series, host Scott W. Luton profiles a living legend in the advertising industry and global business world: Mary Wells Lawrence. We share her rise from her first role as a copywriter - - to eventually being inducted into the Hall of Fame. She would go on to create some of the most iconic advertising campaigns of all time, and forever change the industry. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/transforming-american-advertising-bh100

Levis may well have been the pants that won the West, but it wasn't the pants themselves that put Levi Strauss & Company on the map, it was the rivets that held them together under the strain of hard labor. And the rivets weren't Strauss' invention – that came from Jacob Davis, a tailor from Reno, Nevada, who had a great idea but not $69 for a patent. So he partnered with Strauss, and the rest is history. Listen to this episode of This Week in Business History with Kelly Barner to trace blue jean innovations as they cross paths with the gold rush, the great 1906 San Francisco earthquake, World War I, and the Gilded Age. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/quality-never-out-style-levis-bh99

In this episode of "This Week in Business History", host Scott W. Luton dives into the story of Duvall "Dewey" Hecht, the founder of Books on Tape - - which is only one chapter of his fascinating journey. An Olympic gold medalist, a long-haul truck driver, a Marine fighter pilot and a lot more, there are many diverse chapters of Dewey Hecht's journey. Take a listen to learn more about this brilliant & passionate mind, who once said about the growing popularity of audiobooks: "Listening is just returning literature to its original form, before Gutenberg got into the act." 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/dewey-hecht-books-tape-bh98

Is there anything more glamorous than Hollywood in the 1920s? The furs, the diamonds, the Duesenbergs, and – of course – the red carpet. But the history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is more business than it is art or science. From an attempt to block censorship nationwide to the complications presented by the rise of labor unions, there was much more going on behind the silver screen than on it. In this week's episode of This Week in Business History, host Kelly Barner shares the business side of the Academy in the context of the very complicated, very innovative, very roaring 20s. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/unions-censorship-sound-motion-picture-arts-sciences-bh97

Cruciverbalists gather ‘round… this week's podcast is something you're not going to want to miss. On April 18th, 1924, the first crossword puzzle book was published by Simon and Schuster. It included a pencil and eraser, but no answers. Nearly 100 years later, approximately half of all Americans aged 18 and older do crosswords, 60% of them in newspapers. Listen to this week's episode of This Week in Business History for the story behind crossword puzzles: who is considered their “mother,” what role they played in World Wars I and II, and how they got their name from a well-placed typo. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/crossword-mamma-puzzle-bh96

In this episode of "This Week in Business History", your host Scott W. Luton dives into the early, but critical days of Apple. In particular, Scott covers some of the story between Steve Jobs and John Sculley. The good, the bad & some of the ugly. But both leaders were a big part of the journey that led the company to where it stands today: one of the most iconic, successful & consumer-centric brands in the world. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/kickin-dent-universe-steve-jobs-john-sculley-bh95

What sweet treat started as banana flavored, moved to vanilla because of a World War II supply chain disruption, and contains an ingredient also found in rocket fuel? It's the Twinkie! In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner tells the story of the Twinkie from the heart of the Depression, through two bankruptcies, and to a race to push the limits of artificial ingredients and shelf life. She will dispel some popular urban myths and share facts that are stranger than any of the fictions you thought were true! 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/sweetest-comeback-history-bh94

In this episode of "This Week in Business History", host Scott W. Luton dives into several factoids and milestones in the Technology Industry; from electrical lighting to (failed) software to lesser-known start-up leadership. You might even walk away with a better understanding of 19th Century concerns related to the impact light bulbs might have on chickens. You just never know what you're going to get when you dive into our collective business history. Give it a listen & let us know what you think. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/whats-up-wabash-more-tech-business-news-dt93

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner shares the story of the first successful passenger elevator, installed on March 23, 1857 in the Haughwout Emporium in New York City. Designed and installed by Elisha Graves Otis, founder of the Otis Elevator Company, this half engineering marvel half sales gimmick revolutionized the potential height of commercial buildings and gave rise to an industry that still flourishes today. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/lovin-elevator-bh92

In this episode of "This Week in Business History", host Scott W. Luton dives into a business legend: the incomparable Liz Claiborne. Scott takes us through key aspects of her journey, from Claiborne's inauspicious beginnings to the founding of her company - - to some of the unique aspects of how Liz Claiborne Inc. operated, including its keys to success. Scott concludes the episode by focusing on one of the company's unsung heroes. Take a listen & let us know what you think! 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/4-things-liz-claiborne-BH91

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner traces the history of United States paper currency from its first printing in 1862 to the present day. Learn about origins, manufacturing, innovations, and the unique individuals who made their mark – in some cases literally – on the current monetary system. 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/subscribe This Episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buck-starts-here-history-us-paper-money-bh90

Are you a big fan of the OREO cookie like we are? Well, then check out this episode of This Week in Business History where host Scott W. Luton offers up "4 Things You Didn't Know About the OREO". From the OREO origin story, to Sam "Mr. Oreo" Porcello to cookie industry revenue leaders (and a lot more), Scott shares some surprising aspects to the OREO story, perhaps the most popular cookie in all of history. This special episode features a quote from Mondelēz International CSCO, Sandra MacQuillan.  Check out Sandra's most recent interview on Supply Chain Now here: https://supplychainnow.com/episode-615/ (https://supplychainnow.com/episode-615/) 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/subscribe This Episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/4-things-oreo-BH89

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner turns back the clock and marks the incorporation of NASCAR, the governing body instrumental in turning stock car racing into one of the most popular spectator sports in history. She shares some history as well as the many rules and regulations that they are responsible for detailing and enforcing – some based on safety and others based on the wild circumstances that often results from 40+ cars going 200 miles an hour. 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/subscribe 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/drivers-start-your-engines-nascar-BH88

In this episode, host Scott W. Luton dives into "The Business of Valentine's Day", touching on candy hearts, chocolate, flowers and even the history of valentine cards in the U.S. All of these things & more are part of the $23.9B expected to be spent on Valentine's Day 2022 in the United States alone. So grab you a Whitman's Sampler, sit down and take a listen. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-valentines-day-BH87

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner celebrates the birthday of John Deere, founder of the John Deere company. And despite everything you think you know about this well-established American brand, there are some great surprises to be unearthed along the way (no pun intended). In addition to being an innovator, he was a strong member of his community, a passionate abolitionist, and a stickler for quality. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/nobody-ran-john-deere-bh86

In this classic episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton offers up "6 Things You Didn't Know About Black History". He shares stories & accomplishments from legendary figures such as Carter G. Woodson, Thomas L. Jennings, Ursula Burns, and Dr. Lonnie Johnson. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/business-history-classic-black-history-bh85

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner shares the surprisingly complex history of beer can innovation, starting with the first canned beer going on sale in Richmond, Virginia on January 24th, 1935. The development of this every day item survived a crash course with two major events: Prohibition and World War II. Today, aluminum cans are the most recycled container in the world and are the container of choice for about half of the $20 Billion U.S. beer market. 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/subscribe This Episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/hold-my-beer-favorite-can-bh-84

In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton dives into the fascinating journey of Reginald F. Lewis, whom Forbes called "the Jackie Robinson of Wall Street". Lewis was a trailblazer in many respects, with a tenacious drive, determination & work ethic that busted through any barriers in the business world. Take a listen as Scott shares quite a journey from a "semi-tough" Baltimore neighborhood, through Harvard Law School, all the way to closing record-breaking deals on Wall Street. Reginald F. Lewis is an inspiring legend that more folks should know about. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/5-things-reginald-lewis-bh-83

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner tells the story of the Bread and Roses strike, or the Lawrence textile strike, that took place in Massachusetts in 1912. It was a turning point in the labor movement, a moment that showed the power workers can yield if they are willing to align (despite their personal differences) and quickly spun off a number of legends or myths that romanticized the workers, the union, and their shared cause. 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/subscribe This Episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/truth-myth-legacy-bread-roses-strike-82

In honor of National Trivia Day, which is observed every January 4th, host Scott W. Luton tells the backstory of one of the most iconic board games in history: Trivial Pursuit. Scott shares the interesting origin of the game, key aspects of its growth, as well as how Scrabble was a big part of Trivial Pursuit's story, both in the very beginning, as well as during a key segment of the game's expansion. Tune in as Scott shares "5 Things You Didn't Know About Trivial Pursuit". Note to our TWIBH listeners: starting with this episode, Scott W. Luton and Kelly Barner will be dropping new podcast episodes every Tuesday (instead of Monday). Thanks for your continued support & we wish you a very Happy New Year. 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/subscribe For more information on the long-running & popular Great Midwest Trivia Contest: https://blogs.lawrence.edu/trivia/ This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/national-trivia-day-trivial-pursuit-803

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner takes listeners back to visit an era and a place mythologized by one of the most popular Christmas stories of all time: A Christmas Carol. The story, which was written by Charles Dickens and published in 1843, addresses a number of economic and social issues that not only marked the impact of the Industrial Revolution and emerging middle class, but how poverty was viewed and treated by society at the time. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/bah-humbug-economics-charles-dickens-london-79

In this week's episode, host Scott W. Luton (inspired by a recent trip to Hattie B's) dives into the journeys of two iconic businesses that you probably know - - but shares aspects of their stories that you probably don't know. Take a listen to learn more about who gave Colonel Sanders his rank & how Ben & Jerry's shot down early efforts by the Doughboy to keep their ice cream off the shelves. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/what-you-dont-know-colonels-chicken-company-cherry-garcia-78

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner celebrates the birth of Clarence Birdseye, the inventor of the frozen foods industry. He worked for years to overcome a number of challenges and pioneered new solutions to a range of problems. When his path and Marjorie Merriweather Post's crossed one fateful day on a yacht through a goose dinner, events were set in motion that would change the way people buy and consume food to this day. 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/subscribe This Episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/birdseye-view-frozen-foods-77

In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton explores one of his son Ben's favorite topics: Video Games. Scott looks at several aspects related to the history of the video game industry, including several items and developments that will surprise you. So if you love all things Nintendo to Playstation to Xbox - - or even PONG - - join us for a brief, but enlightening journey. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/5-things-video-games-76

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner revels in the business side of Thanksgiving – from turkeys riding on trains to the cost of filling a Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon, to why the Friday after is the busiest day of the year for plumbers, listeners will learn about the inventions, innovations, and investments associated with the most celebrated holiday in America. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/talking-turkey-75

In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton visits the story of three leaders that had a profound impact in their communities and in industry. But many folks may not be very familiar with Wilma Mankiller, Edwin Hubble & Rose Knox. Take a listen to this week's episode & learn more about why these three individuals & their contributions were critical to humanity & our march forward. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/lessons-learned-wilma-mankiller-edwin-hubble-rose-knox-74

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner takes listeners on a surprisingly colorful journey through the history of windshield wiper inventions and innovations. From a sleety wide on a trolley can in turn of the 20th century New York City, to a clever vaudeville actress and her daughter, to a champagne fueled accident on one inventor's wedding night, we'll follow the progression in windshield wipers from the earliest design to Tesla's window cleaning plans for the future. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/mary-anderson-tesla-windsheild-wiper-73

In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton shares news and notes related to National Sandwich Day, which is held on November 3rd each year. Scott touches on the history of the sandwich, the workforce behind fast food, a few stories related to your favorite brands, AND the ongoing Chicken Sandwich War. Scott also invites you to share with us your favorite sandwich! Let us know by sending your feedback to: Amanda@SupplyChainNow.com 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/subscribe This Episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/5-things-sandwich-industry-72

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner considers multiple ways that Prohibition – marked by a veto-overriding vote by the U.S. Senate on October 28, 1919 to pass the Volstead Act – affected American business. In addition to attempting to make American society ‘dry,' Prohibition led to the rise of vertically integrated organized crime, an explosion of small fast-serve restaurants, and eventually helped bring the Great Depression to an end. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/social-experiment-prohibition-volstead-act-71

In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton offers up 5 interesting aspects of the Blockbuster story. He includes intriguing and humorous insights on the company's intertwined story with Netflix, as well as a brief look on the true founders of Blockbuster (not just the global business titans that grew the company into the major player it would become). Plus, you just might be surprised how a shipped kitchen sink factors into the episode. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/five-things-blockbuster-bh-70

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner shares the stories of two notable Nobel Laureates in Economics: Milton Friedman and John Nash. Their research into theoretical economic science is as complicated as their own lives were. She will also dig into the origins of the 40-hour workweek and why piecework-based compensation is more motivating (and merciful) than straight time-based wages. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/controversial-nobel-prize-laureates-bh-69

In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton dives into the Ray Kroc story. Most folks know the role that Kroc had in building the global McDonald's brand. However, Scott finds a few twists about "the founder" that you may not know, such as: what world-famous business person did Ray Kroc meet while training for the Red Cross? And where does baseball fit into Ray Kroc's journey? Tune in to learn 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/5-things-ray-kroc-twibh-68

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner tells the stories behind three inventors: an indoor plumbing innovator, a straw tinkerer, and the woman who still holds the record for the most patents among black, female inventors. We'll also mark some notable business birthdays and say good-bye to the man who was most definitely a winner at The Game of Life. 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/subscribe This Episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/trio-inventions-bh-67

In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton shares background on three unsung heroes in business history: Olive Ann Beech, Fred Harvey & Bayard Rustin. Learn more about Olive Ann's contributions to the aviation industry; Fred's impact on the North American restaurant industry; and Bayard's impact on society in general, especially the civil rights movement. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/unsung-heroes-bh-66

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner remembers key innovations, inventions, and firsts that took place between September 13th and the 17th. In our main story, she shares the life story of the man who fixed Thomas Edison's lightbulb, drew Alexander Graham Bell's telephone into reality, and made a real and lasting mark on his community. We'll also hear about the release of Super Mario Bros., find out why the founder of General Motors hated cars, and wish a happy birthday to Agatha Christie and Wendy Thomas. 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/subscribe This Episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/story-of-lewis-howard-latimer-bh-65

In honor of Labor Day 2021, host Scott W. Luton reflects back on his own related Eureka moment on the power of a good day's work & the responsibility we all have when it comes to the global workforce. Scott also dives into the history of Labor Day, including a few historical notes that might just surprise you. Our team at This Week in Business History & Supply Chain Now are very grateful to all of the wonderful & talented workers that keep us all moving forward. 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/subscribe This Episode was hosted by Scott Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/history-labor-day-bh-64

In this edition of This Week in Business History, Kelly Barner remembers key innovations, inventions, and firsts that took place between August 30th and September 3rd. In our main story, she tells the wild but true story behind the discovery of the Slinky and the journey that it started for one family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We'll also hear about the founder of the first African-American owned magazine, the introduction of the ATM, and mark a few business history birthdays. 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/subscribe This episode was hosted by Kelly Barner. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/everyone-knows-its-slinky-bh-63