Q&A: Ian McLinn on the Goodson-Todman Brand
The great game shows are also notable brands. The show in the news now is The Price Is Right. So universally loved, CBS even sells licensed product merchandise ... Read more.
Motor Trend: Bring Ford’s Galaxie Back
O.K., so the Ford 500 wasn’t the big hit that Ford Motor Company wanted. Ford Chairman William Clay Ford‘s wish to have a sedan that would look resp... Read more.
Market Demand for Dead Jewelry Brands
Of course, folks miss their favorite department stores. From Burdine’s to Abraham & Straus to Marshall Field’s, across the U.S. these beloved store ... Read more.
MG Revival Succeeds in China
While most consider the MG defunct, Chinese automakers have done the impossible and brought the English cars back. And on top of that, they’ve also brough... Read more.
Twiggy-Era Fashion Brand Biba Is Back
At the start of the whole Carnaby Street fashion era, there was one great fashion brand, Biba. It’s back. Biba was founded in 1964 by Barbara Hulanicki an... Read more.
Zombie Brands That Deserve Second Life
In Hollywood, the revival works — sometimes. The off-Broadway revival of Brady Bunch Live, done live, was a wacky hit, but the numerous follow up series, spec... Read more.
International Harvester’s Cub Cadet Survives
When International Harvester went bankrupt, one of the most famous icons of American business was split apart. Some units like the International Scout SUV disap... Read more.
Pan Am One Arrived in Baggage Claim
The Pan Am brand continues to thrive over a decade after it first died. The new luggage company Pan Am One has licensed the brand for luggage, reports London... Read more.
Cypress Gardens Skis, Please
When folks look for water skis, brand names like Obrien and Connelly come to mind. The main brand that comes to mind, though, is the Cypress Gardens Dick Pope b... Read more.
Sims. Pure Juice for Payless, Stride Rite
Wall Street may be all atwitter at the merger of Payless Shoe Source and Stride Rite. And after all, the company now owns some great American brand names. Class... Read more.