Hydrox Maker Files FTC Case Against Oreo
Leaf Brands is the maker of a number of revived brands, including Farts Candy, Astro Pops, tart n’ tinys , Wacky Wafers, Bonkers! and David’s “Beyond Gourmet” jelly... Read more.
Stamford Turns Off Reel Good Ampex Sign
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – A group in Redwood City, Calif. failed to save a landmark sign that was the marker for the headquarters of Ampex, the nation’s... Read more.
Chinese Smithfield Says No To More Smithfield Hams
SMITHFIELD, Va. – Yet another bit of appalling news from the world of conglomerate brands. This morning, The Washington Post reported that the now-Chinese-owned... Read more.
Brands Formerly Found at Lord & Taylor
NEW YORK- About 10 years ago, someone put together a list of all the brands at Lord & Taylor at a particular moment in time. I saved the electronic list, just... Read more.
Dairy Industry Needs a Micro-Brew Makeover
There are few things more satisfying, food wise, than putting good cream on the top of fruit, or adding sour cream, or whipped cream, or coffee with cream, or tea... Read more.
Inside Newell, the Smithsonian of American Brands
HOBOKEN – Newell Brands, formerly Newell Rubbermaid, owns an astonishing array of classic brands. For those of us who like these classics, they are the owners... Read more.
San Antonio’s Joske’s Latest in ‘Department Mall’ Trend
SAN ANTONIO – The Joske’s Department Store, so long a beloved presence in Texas, yet another example of a revived department store location that is a... Read more.
Dayton’s Throws Hat Into Brand Name Revival
MINNEAPOLIS – It was always inane and wasteful that Macy’s could not figure out what to do with its downtown store that was the former Dayton’s.... Read more.
BP Finally Brings Back Amoco
CHICAGO – Seven years ago, I proposed on Seeking Alpha that BP, formerly British Persia and British Petroleum and now just BP, bring back the Amoco brand as... Read more.
A&P’s Jane Parker Brand Returns for Christmas
ASTORIA, QUEENS – After the bankruptcy of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, yearly customers of the company’s Jane Parker fruitcakes were... Read more.