Unions the Problem at CSX resort The Greenbrier
A local’s take on the problems at the storied West Virginia resort. Dear BrandlandUSA: “The Greenbrier has struggled with the union for years. Another... Read more.
Solutions for CSX’s Greenbrier, $15 Million in Red
Twelve Ways to Rethink The Greenbrier brand WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – The West Virginia resort The Greenbrier is apparently losing $15 million a year for its... Read more.
Great Pre-Castro Cuban Brands
In honor of pre-Revolutionary Cuba, we examine Havana-related brand names HAVANA – We all have nostalgia for pre-Castro Cuba, and this is the year to remember... Read more.
Valentine Museum Shows Richmond Retail Neon
RICHMOND — Original neon signs from two well-known Virginia retailers have been restored to original working condition and are on display at the Valentine Richmond... Read more.
Founding Family Interview: The Anderson-Little Brand Returns
One of the many retail brands that was part of the old American F. W. Woolworth was Anderson-Little Co. But just as they did with Kinney and Woolworth’s itself,... Read more.
New Year’s And Luck’s Blackeye Peas
SEAGROVE, N.C. – Our friend Doug Dobey, that fantastico Richmond, Virginia graphic designer, says that he is getting out the Luck’s Black Eyed Peas for... Read more.
Finding Aria Di Palma at Maus and Hoffman
PALM BEACH – Those search for defunct colognes and perfumes often have a hard time. An essay in The Wall Street Journal By André Aciman tells of his search... Read more.
Driftwood Dairy, Ready to Rumble
EL MONTE – We happened upon the Driftwood Dairy while watching the 2000 comedy movie Ready To Rumble. The California dairy makes a cameo as a place where Gordie... Read more.
More than Bundt: All American Nordic Ware
More than Bundt MINNEAPOLIS – One of the great Made in USA companies is Nordic Ware, inventors of the Bundt pan. Nordic Ware was founded in 1946 by H. David... Read more.
Remembering Melvin Cohen of Presto Cooker Fame
We just wanted to make sure BrandlandUSA’s readers remember the late Melvin S. Cohen, who died Dec. 16 at age 90. Cohen, father of the Fry Baby and Salad Shooter,... Read more.