German Mini? No Thanks only England
COWLEY, England – Due to the popularity of the Mini, BMW is saying that it might need to expand production at its plant near Oxford. According to the Financial... Read more.
Land’s End, Boeing and L.L. Bean
Some various brands in the news: On the Ticketron e-commerce site, if you see ticket prices, it shows you the sorts of performers and events that other people who... Read more.
NCL. If You Can’t Sell S.S. United States, Sink Her For Scuba
PHILADELPHIA – The venerable S.S. United States appears headed for the dreaded scrapper in Alang. Once the pride of Virginia (and the nation) the stately ship... Read more.
Uncle Sam Wants You For Breakfast
In December, US Mills, the former maker of Farina breakfast cereal, sold brands that included Erewhon, Uncle Sam, Skinner’s Raisin Bran (founded 1926) and... Read more.
Tropicana Offers Fresh Tangerines at Walgreen’s
BRADENTON – Pepsico CEO Indra K. Nooyi appeared on CNBC after Davos, talking about how the company was seeking healthier options for snack foods. Pepsico was... Read more.
What’s Up With New Tang, Pierre Cardin Laptops
A few bits of stuff we’ve seen in recent days: Tang: What’s the deal with “New” Tang. Granted, we haven’t purchased Tang in years,... Read more.
Classic Brands: Jack Tar Marine Paint
Jack Tar Marine Finishes marine paint is an enduring enamel alkyd paint for marine, metal and pipes. It’s made by BLP Mobile Paints of Mobile, Alabama. Their... Read more.
Briefs: Pickup Truck Collecting Gains Favor International Among Top 25 Collectibles
Pickup collecting is gaining favor as 1970s muscle car prices have gone too high for new collectors. The Wall Street Journal has profiled the top 25 collectible... Read more.
Hilton: Your People are Your Brand
A few months ago, artist Tammy Trent talked about Sept. 11, 2001, which for her was also the day she found out her husband had died in a diving accident. She was... Read more.
Lady Gaga Takes a Miracle Whip to Wonder Bread
We are indebted to the writer Abby Tayleure and music website NME for counting up the brands in Lady Gaga and Beyonce’s odd little “Telephone”... Read more.