PLANO, Illinois – Plano Molding, the inventor of the original molded-plastic tackle and tool box, has
Igloo is the original plastic cooler. So many of its products became synonymous with boating and summer that for generations, Igloo coolers were, and are, props in the American landscape. The Igloo dates from 1947.
On July 12, The Royal Burgh of St. Andrews Community Council make Jack Nicklaus an Jack Nicklaus as
NEW YORK – A new set of Topps Allen & Ginter trading cards is out. The
To see how China operates in the world, take a look at the return of the once-English MG automobile to
This June, the cable television network Reelz revived the concept of a live police show when it launched On Patrol:
Minwax and parent Sherwin Williams have shuttered the beloved Homer Formby furniture refinishing brand. With the closing, a whole approach
This week, John Kelly of The Washington Post reminisced about the clear Nescafe globe mug, famous from 1970s commercials. Kelly
CHICOPEE, Mass. – The Chemex drip coffee maker, that perfect symbol of 20th century product design, celebrates its 80th anniversary
“Buy only the best pencils. The others are a snare, a delusion and utterly useless.” -Eberhard Faber II The book
The year 1959 was the 100th anniversary of A&P, the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company. Eisenhower was president. America
QUINCY, Ill. – One of the best known, but forgotten, kitchen cleaners of the 20th century is Bab-O. Today, the
ATLANTA – One of the happier trademarks in the U.S. is Mod Podge, the decoupage coating. Georgia entrepreneuse and interior
BROOKLYN – In the 1950s, when television watching began, people left the dining room, but still wanted to eat “properly”
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – There are perhaps no American brands that are more trusted than Johnson & Johnson. A key
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota – Care and attention to the important identity elements of a historic
The humble Q-Tip, that cotton swab on a stick, celebrates 100 years in 2023. In
For generations, the Mennen brand, now part of Colgate-Palmolive, was synonymous with mens’ and babies’
There is a class of basic home remedies, still around, that one could have found
Editor’s Note: Today, BrandlandUSA begins a new feature, our Brand of the Day, where we
Northfield, Ill. – Curad and ActivICE, two Medline brands, will be the official medical supplier and
ROCKFORD, Mich. – The shoemaker and outdoors brand Merrell is setting up a contest and awards contents for individuals or
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
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
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
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
ZEELAND, Mich. – Herman Miller, the furniture company, is releasing a new version of the mid-century modern furniture classics of Charles and Ray Eames. The new line, which interprets Eames classic designs in new colors, is made with the collaboration of the Danish brand Hay. “Herman Miller is built onMORE HERE
While Pan American World Airways is long gone, the airline is unique among airlines, defunct or still flying, in that they have two non-profits supporting the preservation and public display of the organization’s history. This November, the groups are working together on a Pan Am weekend of events, on Nov.MORE HERE
Minwax and parent Sherwin Williams have shuttered the beloved Homer Formby furniture refinishing brand. With the closing, a whole approach to conserving furniture has disappeared. An online search for the brand, eponymously named by America’s most famous furniture fixer, refers customers to a defunct web page for the Sherwin WilliamsMORE HERE
MIAMI – Burger King is going back to what made it what was, namely flame broiled burgers, in what it is calling a “Royal Reset” where the company will “Fuel the Flame.” In recent decades, the Home of the Whopper lost its way. In the 1980s, Burger King was theMORE HERE
CHICAGO – This month, the retailer Crate & Barrel marks 60 years. Gordon and Carole Segal founded Crate & Barrel on Dec. 7, 1962 on Wells Street in Chicago. As the story is told, it was a year after returning from their honeymoon. He was 23. They were eager to sell the modernMORE HERE
NEW YORK – The department store Bloomingdale’s will kick off a celebration of their 150-year history with a series of events on Saturday, September 10, 2022. They are using the term “Saturday’s Generation” for the kickoff, a nod to the 1970s era of the store, when Bloomie’s took on a larger than lifeMORE HERE
To see how China operates in the world, take a look at the return of the once-English MG automobile to Europe. The MG brand, now under Chinese ownership, dates from 1924. The initials are said to stand for Morris Garages. Entrepreneur William Morris was the Henry Ford of England; TheMORE HERE
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The toy marketer Basic Fun, a master licensee for Tonka, along with Hasbro Inc., the toy and licensing company, are kicking off a 75th anniversary celebration for Tonka trucks. The campaign calls on families to put down their screens and take a “Playcation” together with favoriteMORE HERE
SPRING, Texas – The oil brand Mobil 1 will sponsor and launch the Keep Route 66 Kickin’ campaign and website. The campaign will to help to preserve one of America’s most famous roads, Route 66, by promoting stories, memories and the actual businesses along the route. The move to elevateMORE HERE
This June, the cable television network Reelz revived the concept of a live police show when it launched On Patrol: Live. But a suit filed in New York City this week claimed said that new show was a copy of A+E’s canceled Live PD. A&E had canceled Live PD inMORE HERE
