NEW YORK – A new set of Topps Allen & Ginter trading cards is out. The
STURDEVANT, Wisc. – Blame it on COVID-19? And say goodbye to another glorious piece of America.
HOBOKEN – Newell Brands, formerly Newell Rubbermaid, owns an astonishing array of classic brands. For those
Perhaps it is not such an issue now, but back in the fall of 2010, Hatteras
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Stop, Drop and Roll. Wonder Bread and Old Spice are at it again for an another
Editor’s Note: Today, BrandlandUSA begins a new feature, our Brand of the Day, where we pick a brand that is
Northfield, Ill. – Curad and ActivICE, two Medline brands, will be the official medical supplier and
In today’s pantheon of toothpaste brands, there is Colgate and Crest, and others. Of the
Even if a venerable brand is beloved, companies still need to continue to invest in
ROCKLEDGE, FL – It seems that the historic Sea & Ski suntan lotion is coming
It is always heartening when an old brand survives generations, world wars and multiple depressions
NEW YORK – Colgate Palmolive is taking a smart path with some of its older
There are few foods more indicative of a place, and amenable to high margins, than food sauces. Sauces are the ultimate example of a profit-making brand of food. They keep for a long time. They can be cheaply made. Secret recipes can give a certain allure. They also cannot beMORE HERE
WAYNESBORO – Perhaps the greatest American brass company of the 20th century was Virginia Metalcrafters. The company started as a stove manufacturer, early on making, of all things, the Hotpoint brand. Begun by William J. Loth as the Waynesboro Stove Company, it was born at a time when there wereMORE HERE
WEST CHICAGO – One of the easiest and cheapest ways to keep children happy in the summer is the frozen ice bar, and the two top brands are Fla-Vor-Ice and Otter Pops. The question is which is preferable, and why. Both brands are made by the Chicago company Jel-Sert, andMORE HERE
When most of the major brands in an industry go to one owner, it should be of major worry to any industry. When brands are owned in the U.S., it is an oligarchy. When owned outside of the U.S., it becomes a cartel. Part of the discussion of the legalityMORE HERE
If you were at a kids pool in the 1960s (or my wife on Lyford Cay, Bahamas in about 1970, photo at right), you would likely see toddlers swimming about with little bubble floats on their backs. In some cases they were plain styrofoam, but in many cases they wereMORE HERE
There are many well-known religious publishing brands, both denominational and for-profit. Thomas Nelson and Zondervan are some of the best-known among the for-profits. Zondervan’s sister imprint HarperOne continues a long tradition of religious publishing at the old Harper & Row. Of the strong denominational publishing brands are Abingdon Press andMORE HERE
There is one type of job you can’t export. The repair man. Companies in recent years have ignored the repair man; before the Great Recession it was almost cheaper to buy a new lawn mower than to fix the old one. So you just threw the old one out, withMORE HERE
First used in 1904, Cat’s Paw is one of the great American brands. The cat, according to Hal Morgan’s book Symbols of America, was designed by Lucian Bernhard for the Cat’s Paw Company of Baltimore. Bernhard is a famed German graphic designer who is best known for the font Bernhard,MORE HERE
Editor’s Note: Recently Instacart no longer shows the product as available RICHMOND – C.F. Sauer, the spice and sauce company, owns one of the great forgotten mayonnaise brands, Mrs. Filbert’s. In the South, mayonnaise is important. Food snobs do not like it, but that is so wrong, because different degreesMORE HERE
LIVERPOOL – The Bibby Line Group, a British logistics, shipping and finance company, is one of the surviving early shipping lines. The company was founded in 1807 as a shipping company, by the first John Bibby (1775–1840) and it survives to this in altered form, but essential in the sameMORE HERE
Cousins to Vienna Sausages, but darker? Try some Prairie Belt Smoked Sausage! In case you didn’t know or can’t read, the serving suggestion on the front shows that the sausages are best eaten on a plate, stacked. Thank you for that. The sausage was distributed by Castleberry’s Food Company fromMORE HERE
It’s Memorial Day Weekend. A time to celebrate America. And what brand epitomizes the spirit of this country better than Birdwells. Made in Orange County, California since 1961, they are perfection. They started with Carrie Birdwell Mann, who transformed her house into a sewing room and store, launching Birdwell BeachMORE HERE
NEW YORK – Campbell’s Soup has a new can design that looks updated, but still resembles that familiar and beloved kitchen staple that Americans love. “We’ve been on a journey to re-imagine this iconic brand and appeal to new generations of consumers who are cooking at home more than ever,MORE HERE
Design Director Drew Stocker worked on the redesign of the Campbell’s Soup Can. Read to find out the background, and put in context what it is like to rework what is effectively a piece of Americana.MORE HERE
PARIS – The Accor luxury brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has debuted a brand campaign entitled “Experience the Grandest of” Seasons, Feelings, etc. The campaign “pays tribute to the tangible echoes of the luxury brand’s historic origins while also imparting a refreshed vision and stirring images of adventures yet to come.”MORE HERE
A tradition of the grand era of travel across the world is the railroad hotel. Railroads built these hotels in major cities or points of natural beauty, to encourage travel, and provide a place for travelers and railroad staff. Today, many of these railroad hotels are still around, though asMORE HERE
NEW YORK – The New York department store chain Saks, which now describes itself as a “premier luxury ecommerce platform” will have its fall campaign starring actress Sarah Paulson and writer and actor, comedian and producer Kumail Nanjiani. Above, the usual suspects at New York Fashion Week this year, courtesyMORE HERE
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The athletic and footwear retailer Hibbett (NASDAQ: HIBB) will open a new store in Fullerton, Calif. The Orange County new store is located in the Fullerton Metro Center. Hibbett is a Birmingham-based athletic and footwear retailer with over 1,000 stores nationwide. Hibbett, with locations in 35 states,MORE HERE
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., – Mars Wrigley announced today that it is currently accepting submissions for its 2022 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant through October 31, 2021. The grant provides funding for innovation in the areas of chocolate history research, scholarship and education. A minimum of $50,000 in grant moneyMORE HERE
The General Mills cereal brand Lucky Charms, so magically delicious, has issued a promotional package of what they are calling Just Magical Marshmallows. The promotion is a limited time offer, and is sold in a foil type bag, and not a box. The products are displayed in end aisles alongMORE HERE
WHITE PLAINS, NY – The design and brand consultancy Little Big Brands has developed branding and product designs for a new project launch for the EU Colgate cleaning brand Ajax. Ajax as a cleaning brand dates from 1904 as soap, and as cleanser from 1946. Through the 20th century itsMORE HERE
NEW YORK – The fashion retailer H&M will launch a collection and promotion with interior designer, textile entrepreneur and style leader Iris Apfel. The company will celebrate her 100th birthday during New York Fashion Week 2021, “honoring the beloved fashion muse who has been serving up style inspiration for fashionMORE HERE
