Radio Clyde 261 on American Idol
CLYDEBANK – O.K., so there’s Fox, Coke, Ford, Ritz, Pledge, Simply Orange, Herbal Essence and the Kodak Theater. But what other brand was on the first... Read more.
Bumble Bee Jingle Returns to TV
The Bumble Bee jingle has returned to cable networks. Founded in 1899, Bumble Bee has had a succession of owners, and they are finally doing national television... Read more.
KPS Capital Buys Waterford, Wedgwood and Royal Doulton
DUBLIN – On Jan. 9 Waterford Wedgwood UK Plc announced that they have entered into a letter of intent with KPS Capital Partners LP, a New York-based private... Read more.
Popeye Goes Public Domain in UK
Yesterday, we mentioned Popeye-branded spinach, sold by the Allens. They are a cannery in Arkansas. And then we saw something on Ron Coleman’s intellectual... Read more.
Eatin’ Some Allens Collard Greens
SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS – The Allens Sunshine Seasoned Southern Style Collard Greens are available at your local Publix. Turns out this is a great, family... Read more.
Keep a Seattle Sunday Post-Intelligencer
SEATTLE – So, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer is up for sale, and if no one buys it, the paper will turn into an Internet-only newspaper, or so says Hearst.Hearst... Read more.
Jane Parker Fruitcakes at A&P
MONTVALE, N.J. – We somehow missed this one over the holidays. Jane Parker is BACK. Apparently, the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (NYSE: GAP) re-introduced... Read more.
Valuation of Circuit City’s Web Operation
RICHMOND – So Circuit City is in trouble, and the press is reporting that the company has days to either be purchased, or liquidated. We can’t predict... Read more.
Fjord 40, a Cool Boat
NORWAY – So it’s an awful time to launch a new boat model, but a new model might just sell if it as good looking as the Fjord 40, a Norwegian powerboat... Read more.
Darden’s Olive Garden Presses On
Drive Thru Restaurant Analysis? SARASOTA – Here in this retiree mecca, you can get a pretty good indication of the health of America’s restaurants as... Read more.