Back in the day, the Brits knew how to fix the problem of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea. While they didn’t mess around with with places that didn’t bother them on the open seas, they realized that places like Aden were critical. And so they occupiedMORE HERE
Here, store brand sherbet from Walgreens. They are using different versions of their brand name, including old-styled lettering. It helps to show a historic narrative to consumers. The only thing that is missing is the real thing, their lunch counters. They deserve a return. MORE HERE
From roughly the last month, below are the top 15 searches from new visitors and readers of BrandlandUSA. Carroll Reed Preppy Brands Hai Karate Clabber Girl Carnation Breakfast Bars Woolworth Verdier Microbus Grocery Brands 13 Foot Boston Whaler Retro Campers Carroll Reed Clothing Morton Honey Buns Prairie Belt Sausage SealtestMORE HERE
This week, Brandweek magazine takes on some old-style brands. A couple of stories of note include: Del Monte’s New CMO Raises The Bar On Fruit: These recessionary times are supposedly causing consumers to go back to the basics. And what’s more basic than fruit? If that’s the case, Del Monte,MORE HERE
We came across this video of the lighting of the Neiman Marcus store in Downtown Dallas. Who says great Christmas traditions and strong department store brands are no longer? They just need to go to Dallas, and visit Neiman Marcus. By the way, the beginning of the second verse, “GodMORE HERE
If you are hungry for something terribly tasty, try a Taylor Pork Roll, made by Taylor Provisions of Trenton, N.J. The company was founded by John Taylor in 1856. Noted food writer Andrew Zimmern says that the idea of a pork roll might date back to the Revolutionary War. WhateverMORE HERE
Walk the dog with us. Few things are better than the feel of a Duncan Yo-Yo, especially when you first figure it out. But there is one problem. Glow in the dark yo-yos from Duncan don’t glow after 30 years. Visit our main site www.brandlandusa.com/ for in depth stories.MORE HERE
Want to know what newspapers will survive? Weeklies will survive. Here, a newspaper box (Sho-Rack brand?) from the Boca Beacon, in Boca Grande, Florida. The box is painted up with a local theme. ALL the content is local, and you can’t get it online. We also read about the importanceMORE HERE
If you miss Kraft Fudgies, please read our story on it and leave a comment at the BrandlandUSA.com story called Bring Back Kraft Fudgies.MORE HERE
Artifacts found at the Marco Island Museum in Old Marco, Florida. A cosmetic bottle, perhaps perfume, from Helene Curtis. Right, a trademark blue Noxzema jar, from the old Noxell company in Baltimore. Visit our main site www.brandlandusa.com/ for wacky advice on keeping your brand alive, outside of a museum.MORE HERE