PORTLAND, Ore. — Pendleton Woolen Mills, the historic American woolen company, has resumed mill tours at their Washougal, Washington and Pendleton, Oregon factories. The mill tours show the entire vertical operation that brings Pendleton wool blankets and fabrics to life. “We are excited to be able to welcome guests intoMORE HERE
BOULDER, Colorado – It was 1972 when entrepreneur Mo Siegel began selling his Sleepytime and Red Zinger herbal teas. Today, Celestial Seasonings, is the most popular brand of herbal tea in America. And while the idea of herbal tea is not new, every other major tea brand has copied theMORE HERE
WATERFORD, IRELAND – When I converse with anyone about an old, deceased brand, the conversation often comes to the point where we wonder about the brand’s value, especially if I am the only person who knows of the brand name. I came across a perfect situation while reviewing a MarchMORE HERE
Most companies don’t want average people in their headquarters. They say that there are “insurance” reasons they don’t have a display in the lobby or that “liability” or “OSHA” or some other rules prevent customers from touring facilities. But we know that is a bunch of bunk. It’s an excuse.MORE HERE
So why is that everything American has to be made out of the country? Last weekend in White Stone, Virginia, we saw some nieces and nephews having fun with a bag of Dubble Bubble, and had to check the back of the package. It was there that we noticed thatMORE HERE
BRYAN, Ohio – Companies thinking they need a “factory tour” imagine frightening things, including expensive liability insurance, nightmarish staffing costs and other annoying things like fans who love your products. Yes, we do hate those people who love our products! How annoying! We take a different view. Product tours areMORE HERE