Hamburglar Locked Up, Grimace and His McPosse AWOL in McDonaldland
OAK BROOK, IL – Ask a group of kids who the Hamburglar is, and they don’t know. Could it be that the Hamburglar was the victim of multiple mandatory... Read more.
Five Marks of My-T-Fine Consistent Brands
CHICAGO – There are some companies that not only own brands that are classics, but are also classic companies in themselves. Companies like Chelsea Milling... Read more.
Richfood Going Bye Bye
RICHMOND – The much beloved Richfood store brand is disappearing. Richfood was, for most of the 20th century, the dominant grocery name in Virginia; its dairy... Read more.
Vera Brand Rebirth Moves into Housewares
The Vera brand is continuing its revival, with a new licensing deal. MORE HERE... Read more.
United States Lines Brand in New York Archive
NEW YORK – The recent release of 870,000 images to the public at the New York City Department of Records has caused excitement for history and photography... Read more.
Leave the Scrap Orphan Brands for the Stranger.
One of the biggest stumbling blocks for orphan brand names is the companies that drop them, and then seek to keep them away from new owners by way of lawsuits and... Read more.
Crosley Brand Survives in Modern Era
One of the most venerable names in American inventing and entrepreneurship is Powel Crosley (1886-1961), an innovator who is credited with the first economy car,... Read more.
It’s No U.S. Trust: Wells Fargo’s Abbot Downing
Last week, I was in a Wells Fargo branch, looking at a beautifully produced booket and story of the company. It included an explanation of how it ran stagecoaches... Read more.
Offbeat Small Brands: Homax White Ring Remover
Got to love the funny little American brand names that serve small product niches. With these brands, the product markets are small, and so is the competition. Little... Read more.
History of Eau Sauvage by Christian Dior
So many fragrances get forgotten, ruined or changed, but one that has survived for men is Eau Sauvage by Christian Dior. Sadly, most department stores don’t... Read more.