Sara Lee Doesn’t Like Brylcreem?
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Sara Lee Corporation (NYSE:SLE) said it would possibly sell its International Household & Body Care business after receiving “expressions... Read more.
New International Herald Tribune Redesign
PARIS – The International Herald Tribune has a redesign. Thankfully, the 122-year-old IHT, owned by The New York Times, has been able to keep a separate identity,... Read more.
Each Brand Name a Dream
What makes us believe in brands, true brands, is that they are expressions of a dream made real. When a good one is lost, or screwed up, it’s sad, not because... Read more.
History of Barritts Bermuda Ginger Beer
HAMILTON – If you want a taste of Bermuda anytime, there is Barritts Bermuda Stone Ginger Beer. Barritts, founded by William John Barritt in 1874, was originally... Read more.
Jim Walter, Southern Prefabs, Goodbye
TAMPA – I always wanted the Islander. Up on stilts, it had two bedrooms, a big living area and a kitchen that backed up to the bathroom, to save on plumbing.... Read more.
Macy’s Wants Guarantees To Keep Former Burdines Open
MIAMI – Macy’s (NYSE: M) is considering revitalizing its important, and historic downtown Miami store. The store is the former flagship Burdines. At... Read more.
Working On Georgette Klinger
BrandlandUSA reported last year about the demise of the Georgette Klinger brand, and its possible revival by the founder’s family. They released a form letter... Read more.
Cypress Gardens Opening Day March 28
WINTER HAVEN – Cypress Gardens Adventure Park is thankfully ditching its disastrous foray into becoming a theme park, and will rename itself Cypress Gardens... Read more.
Pan Am Jumbo Jet Hostel, Stockholm
STOCKHOLM – We are so there. It’s a Jumbo Jet hotel that opened in January in Stockholm. It’s a converted 747, made extra cool because it was formerly... Read more.
Mobil Oils Up New Cable TV Show
FAIRFAX – Mobil has always known how to brand itself through television. The idea? Don’t engine up your name everywhere, but instead attach your name... Read more.