This Week in Business History

In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton dives into 6 surprising elements of the Sears story. In what may be a shock to many, Sears is not a company that was ALWAYS in fi…

In this edition of This Week in Business History, powered by Supply Chain Now, host Scott W. Luton tracks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr through 7 key cities that shaped his journey & legacy. Dr. King imp…

In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton shares ten things about Jeff Bezos that he bets many don't know. Where is Jeff Bezos from and what was he like growing up? What w…

In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton offers a double feature, as he shares the story behind Katharine Ryan Gibbs, who founded one of the most successful educational i…

In this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton explores the origin story of one Stanley Martin Lieber, better known to the world as Stan Lee. From modest beginnings in New York…

On this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton dives into the story of the rise of Mary Barra, Chairman and CEO of General Motors. She has worked at GM since she was 18 & now l…

This episode of “This Week in Business History” discusses one of the really seminal moments from the last century – The Wright Brothers and the Dawn of Modern Aviation. Filling in for Scott W. Luton,…

In this episode of This Week in Business History, Scott W. Luton explores the tremendous impact and legacy that Grace Hopper had on the computer science & technology world. Beyond becoming one of the…

In this special episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton dives into the back story of Tony Hsieh, the late founder & transformational CEO of Zappos. Gone way too soon at age 46, …

In this episode, Scott W. Luton dives into the story behind the story of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and how it got started. He also sheds a little little on Macy's genesis - - as well as the chal…

In today's episode of This Week in Business History, Scott W. Luton dives into the story of Rose Knox, who overcame terrific challenges to lead Knox Gelatin Company to new heights. She also refused t…

In this episode, Scott W. Luton dives into the story behind an iconic, 100-year-old magazine, as well as one of the earliest investigative journalists. He touches on a pioneer in the game of baseball…

On this episode of This Week in Business History, host Scott W. Luton details some of the background info on the story of the H-4 Hercules, also known as the "Spruce Goose" and the "Flying Lumberyard…

In this episode of This Week in Business History, Scott W. Luton dives into the story of the Erie Canal - - the parts that you might remember AND some of the aspects that you may have forgotten. Not …

In this episode of This Week in Business History, Scott dives into the back story of the Nobel Peace Prize, Dodge automobiles and "Meet the Press". He also touches briefly on bebop, The Body Shop, Th…

On this episode, Scott W. Luton dives into the story of Weight Watchers International Incorporated and its founders, including Jean Nidetch. He also touches on a variety of other historic business ev…

The "This Week in Business History" series features host Scott Luton as he looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.

Scott W. Luton is the CEO and fou…

Episode 16

The "This Week in Business History" series features host Scott Luton as he looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.

Scott W. Luton is the C…

This Week in Business History for September 21st: The Story & Passion Behind Honda Motor Company Ltd 

Episode 15

The "This Week in Business History" series features host Scott Luton as he looks back at…

The "This Week in Business History" series on Supply Chain Now is where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.

Scott W. Luton is t…