Aunt Martha’s Patterns, an All-American Notion
KANSAS CITY – Among the family owned businesses that thrive in niche markets is Colonial Patterns, maker of Aunt Martha’s sewing transfers. Still family own... Read more.
Hoboken Farms Has Marinara at Center of Growing Food Company
Occasionally, it is helpful to look at newer regional and national brands. One such standout is Hoboken Farms, which got its start in 1992 when founder Brad Fin... Read more.
Land O’Lakes Reports Dairy Sales Decrease After Princess Removal
It has now been just over two years since Land O’ Lakes announced the removal of its Indian maiden logo. The move turned the what was a grand symbol of Am... Read more.
Good Culture Cottage Cheese: Basic Foods Always a Brand Opportunity
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – Many well-known brand leaders in food categories have degraded ingredients and changed formulas, leaving openings for newcomers. Ente... Read more.
U.S. Retail Shortages and Commie Command Economy Consumerism
The last time Americans saw mass shortages of multiple products at retailers was World War II, when U.S. manufacturers concentrated on munitions and war product... Read more.
Nabisco: So Famous, They Can Leave It Off the Box
In the last decade, the owners of the Nabisco brand have played with the idea of taking the familiar red corner off of their packaging. This is unfortunate, as ... Read more.
The Jarring Case of Kraft Old English Cheese Spread
Kraft Old English spread is one of a number of jarred, shelf stable cheese products sold by Kraft. Other varieties include pimento and roka.MORE HERE... Read more.
Bed Bath & Beyond Disaster for Brands, Customers
Bed Bath & Beyond is now beyond boring. The state of the company cannot be blamed on China shipments, post-covid retail shoppers, or fickle consumers. Bed B... Read more.
Retail Success: Surprise the Customer, Don’t Bore with Planograms
Retailers need to have surprise if they want customers back. Top-down merchandise selections are not the answer. Look for suprises, like Stanley Marcus. Conside... Read more.
Prid Drawing Salve, An Old School Apothecary Remedy
There is a class of basic home remedies, still around, that one could have found at a Main Street independent pharmacy a century ago. One of those classics, oft... Read more.