The Mega-Brands That Built America
Documentary
The innovations, failures and incredible achievements of some of the most successful businesses in history, from megastores like Costco and Walmart to shipping giants like FedEx and UPS, that forever changed the way Americans live.
Upcoming TV Listings for The Mega-Brands That Built America
The Mega-Brands That Built America Easy Money
A small piece of plastic revolutionizes the world of commerce in the middle of the 20th century; Diners' Club, Bank of America and American Express race to change how people pay for everything, kicking off the $6 trillion dollar credit card industry.
12:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 59
The Mega-Brands That Built America Sneaker Head-to-Head
Two sneaker companies become industry titans through a decades long battle for global dominance, as they unleash iconic footwear that will bring sneakers mainstream and make them part of the fabric of American culture.
1:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 59
The Mega-Brands That Built America End of the Landlines
The technology battle among international telecommunications companies to produce the most popular cell phone, from flip phones to ringtones to text messaging; Blackberry combines the features of a computer with a cell phone to make a smartphone.
2:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 59
The Mega-Brands That Built America Battle of the Superstores
Founding fathers of the biggest retail stores in the world battle to be the first to innovate, build, and revolutionize the industry; one of the top businessmen of the 20th century, Sam Walton, will construct the world's largest retail empire.
3:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 59
The Mega-Brands That Built America Music on the Move
In the 1950s, rival electronics companies aim to make music portable for the first time ever; what follows is a decades-long rivalry that prompts the creation of iconic products like the Pocket Radio, Cassette Tape, Walkman and the CD.
4:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 59
The Mega-Brands That Built America Rentals to Riches
A down-on-his-luck car salesman has the visionary idea to start the first rental car company in America, and when he joins forces with cab company owner John Hertz, they spread their revolutionary business across the country.
5:00 PM on History Channel US - Eastern Feed 59