Pepsi, Poppi, and the Creosote Bush

To stay on top, the consumer giants need a player in every potential market.In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst David Meier and host Dylan Lewis discuss:February retail numbers showing continued consumer struggles, and why this upcoming retail earnings season will be a key read on the economy.Pepsi's planned $2 billion acquisition of the Poppi soda brand, whose drinks include apple cider vinegar and prebiotics (fibers that feed gut bacteria).The venture-capital-style of trend investing for consumer brands. ...