Sporting Brands

New Wilson Tennis Collection Echoes Classic 50s Tennis Designs

CHICAGO – The era of excessively droopy or excessively tight sportswear may be reaching its conclusion,

Keds Updates Branding, Color after DSW Purchase

NEW YORK – The sneaker brand Keds announced what they called a “brand refresh” this week. The

Puma, Brother To Adidas, Celebrates History in Anniversary Year

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany–The athletic shoe company Puma will turn 75 in 2023 and will celebrate its milestones

It’s All Downhill. Celebrating Regional Ski Shop & Vintage Ski Brands

As the ski craze hit America in the 1960s and 1970s, almost every city in the

Auto

Chrysler Design Director at Lime Rock Signals Possible Future for Brand

LAKEVILLE, CONN. – Chrysler will be the honored car brand at this year’s Lime Rock racetrack and the Lime Rock

China Promotes New MG Model In Europe

Candy & Snack Brands

Candy & Snack Brands

Briefly: Planters Continues to Expand Nut Line

Pepsi Logo Redesign Goes Back to All Caps

Petition Asks for Rescue of Traditional Life Savers Sweet Story Book

Bazooka Gum Gang Chews On 75 Year Anniversary

Hostess Brands Logo Has New Look, Same Heart

RC Tries Dollar Berry Brand Extension

Mars Seeks Entries for U.S. Chocolate History Research, Interpretation

History

Homer Formby Brand Needs Restoration After Minwax Shellacking

Minwax and parent Sherwin Williams have shuttered the beloved Homer Formby furniture refinishing brand. With the closing, a whole approach

Belcrest, New Jersey Maker of China, and the Nescafe Mug

This week, John Kelly of The Washington Post reminisced about the clear Nescafe globe mug, famous from 1970s commercials. Kelly

Chemex Coffee Maker Celebrates 80 Years, James Bond to Doris Day

CHICOPEE, Mass. – The Chemex drip coffee maker, that perfect symbol of 20th century product design, celebrates its 80th anniversary

What Happened to the Mongol, America’s Most Popular Pencil?

“Buy only the best pencils. The others are a snare, a delusion and utterly useless.” -Eberhard Faber II The book

A&P Centennial Stores Live On

The year 1959 was the 100th anniversary of A&P, the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company. Eisenhower was president. America

Bab-o, New York Legacy of Babbitt’s Best Soap

QUINCY, Ill. – One of the best known, but forgotten, kitchen cleaners of the 20th century is Bab-O. Today, the

Decoupage Lessons from the Grooviest Paste, Mod Podge

ATLANTA – One of the happier trademarks in the U.S. is Mod Podge, the decoupage coating. Georgia entrepreneuse and interior

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The History of Artex, America’s (and Ron and Nancy’s) TV Tray

BROOKLYN – In the 1950s, when television watching began, people left the dining room, but still wanted to eat “properly”

Department Stores

Department Stores

Briefly: Belk Expands Outlet Network

Department Stores

Neiman Marcus Group Announces Job Cuts, Two Promotions

Department Stores

Hudson’s Bay Company Still Offers Downtown Toronto Displays

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Department Stores

Bloomingdale’s Begins 150 Year Celebration Promotions Across Nation

Department Stores

Store Visit: JCPenney Tuned Up for Shopping

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Department Stores

U.S. Retail Shortages and Commie Command Economy Consumerism

Department Stores

New Belk House Brand Wonderly Echoes Long History of Private Labels

Health, Beauty

Sucrets: Since 1932, Tins Hold Answer to Sore Throats, Mystery Items

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – Of the many cold and sore throat remedies, there is one brand, Sucrets, that has a mystery

Consumers Rarely See Red Crosses at Johnson & Johnson

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – There are perhaps no American brands that are more trusted than

Mr. Bubble Brand Renovation Cleans Up

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota – Care and attention to the important identity elements of a historic

Q-Tips Begin Centennial History Promotion

The humble Q-Tip, that cotton swab on a stick, celebrates 100 years in 2023. In

Colgate’s ‘By Mennen’ Brand Still Resonates

For generations, the Mennen brand, now part of Colgate-Palmolive, was synonymous with mens’ and babies’

Prid Salve

Prid Drawing Salve, An Old School Apothecary Remedy

There is a class of basic home remedies, still around, that one could have found

Fizrin: The 1950s Flu Fixer & Brand of the Day

Editor’s Note: Today, BrandlandUSA begins a new feature, our Brand of the Day, where we

Dining & Restaurants

Gloucester and Jacksonville Chipotle Prototypes Include Support for Local Produce

No Longer a Big Boy, Shoney’s Restaurant Chain Is Growing Again at 75

A Timeline of Top Southern Fried Chicken Brands on Popeyes 50 Year Anniversary

Briefly: Cracker Barrel Goes Hollywood; Piola Pizza Miami; Chi-Chi’s; Chicken Salad Chick

Briefly: Guinness Set to Open Taproom in Chicago

Briefs: IHOP Canada, Whataburger Academy Apparel, Schlotsky’s Expansion

Detroit in History and Commerce by Rogers & Thorpe 1891

New Italian Owner for Manitowoc Ice, Garland Stove and Frymaster

Gas, Oil, Energy

Gas, Oil & Energy

Electric Charger Network Expands Shell Retail Brand Footprint

Gas, Oil & Energy

Mobil 1 Supports Roadside Route 66 Preservation

Gas, Oil & Energy

Briefly: NACCO Rocks New Look for Corporate, Coal, Mining & Mitigation Units

Gas, Oil & Energy

BP Finally Brings Back Amoco

Gas, Oil & Energy

Texaco Still A Strong Brand

Gas, Oil & Energy

Gulf Stops Keep Going in America

Gas, Oil & Energy

Top Insecticide and Fungicide Brands

Retail Brands

Retailing

People: New Ace Hardware Board; Foot Locker’s WSS

Retailing

True Value Stores Set to Celebrate 75 Years of Main Street Hardware

Retailing

Shovel Worthy Hardware: Home Depot, Lowe’s Can Do a Better Job at Sustainability

Retailing

Crate & Barrel Makes Historic 60 Years

Retailing

Bed Bath & Beyond Disaster for Brands, Customers

Retailing

Retail Success: Surprise the Customer, Don’t Bore with Planograms

Retailing

Saks Sets Fall Fashion Book with Sarah Paulson

Soap & Cleaning

Soap

New Owners of Joy See Themselves Moving from Sink to Dishwasher

Soap

She’s No Longer Soaking in It: Palmolive Liquid Loses the Madge Manicure Hand

Soap

Updating the Century Old Ajax: Q&A With Richard Palmer, Little Big Brands

Soap

Ajax Leverages Venerable Brand for New EU Product

Soap

Bab-o, New York Legacy of Babbitt’s Best Soap

Soap

Bon Ami Redesign Gives Chick Some Details

Soap

Bar Keeper’s Friend, Historic Cleaner Since 1882

Soap

P&G’s Chipso Detergent, Swept Up in Tide

Soap

Parsons the Classic American Ammonia

Soap

On the Shelves: From Ivory to Cigarette Machines to Krispy Kreme Candles

Grocery Shelf Brands

Grocery

Smucker Buys Hostess and Brands Like Twinkies, HoHos

Grocery

Hey McCormick: Candy Does Not Need To Be in Every Food

Grocery

Design Rule: The Package Front Sells; the Side Tells.

Grocery

Tillamook Sponsors Themed Cream Area at Portland Airport

Grocery

Louis Sherry, Caterer and Hotelier to New York’s Gilded Age

Grocery

Wesson Oil Packaging Gets Fresh Look That Evokes Saul Bass Design

Grocery

Newman’s Own Redesigns and Simplifies Logo

Airline Brands

Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines Upgrades Approach to Branding; Debuts Teague Design for New 787s

Airlines

Vintage Pan Am Ads Online; Historic Gala Weekend in November Unveils Worldport Diorama

Airlines

Seaplane Service Begins Again in Tailwind Manhattan-Boston Route

Airlines

Southwest Celebrates 50 Years with 50 Stars, 13 Stripes

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Airlines

Eastern Airlines Flies Again

Airlines

Eerily Prescient United Ad from 1989 That Gives Recovery Route Map

Airlines

Lockheed Martin and the Last StarLifter, The Hanoi Taxi

ORRVILLE, Ohio — The J. M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) announced Sept. 11, 2023 the acquisition of Hostess Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWNK) for $34.25 per share in cash and stock, totaling approximately $5.6 billion, including $900 million in net debt. “We are excited to announce the acquisition of Hostess Brands,MORE HERE

The idea of changing up your food brand with special new flavors and promotions appears to be getting out of hand. This week, the idea went completely shark-jump mad, with the launch of a limited edition cotton candy-flavored French’s catsup in Canada. The promo is available at special pop-ups inMORE HERE

WASHINGTON – The Madison Hotel in Washington D.C. celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The hotel, known for hosting world leaders and celebrities, was the creation of developer and amateur historian Marshall Bentley Coyne. Coyne opened the hotel in 1963, the year President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. JFK andMORE HERE

NEW YORK – The Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) group of advertising companies was named Most Creative Company of the Year at the 70th annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France. Ads for Skittles and Marmite were among the winners. Over 120 agencies from 40 countries contributed, winning a totalMORE HERE

OAK BROOK, Ill. – Ace Hardware Corporation, the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware co-op, announced changes to its Board of Directors after their 2023 Annual Meeting. Following the May 16, 2023 meeting, David W. Cripe and Eric W. Lauterbach were elected as member director and non-member director, respectively, to their firstMORE HERE

CHICAGO – The era of excessively droopy or excessively tight sportswear may be reaching its conclusion, at least in the dignified realm of tennis. In June, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. unveiled Wilson Sport Professionals. This line, set to be promoted during summer grand slams, was intentionally designed to capture theMORE HERE