The brands Packard Bell and Gateway will live on, even after their purchase by Taiwan’s Acer. On the tech site The Inquirer, Paul Hales reports that Gianfranco Lanci, the Italian who runs Acer, will keep the Packard Bell and Gateway brands, the former a relic of the early radio eraMORE HERE
Would you believe that a major New York City preservation group would allow the tearing down of a McKim, Mead & White hotel? You heard it right. New York Municipal Art Society (ex) President Kent Barwick does not oppose the destruction of the McKim, Mead & White landmark Hotel PennsylvaniaMORE HERE
BrandlandUSA’s first polling contest is over. In our poll, we asked readers the simple question. “What department store do you miss most?” Our readers top pick for a store to bring back? F. W. Woolworth, America’s legendary five and dime. We assume it’s probably because the site has featured theMORE HERE
The British candy bar Wispa is back. It was a result of an online campaign by fans, all led by the very notable Alan Simonds website called bringitback.ecclesweb.co.uk. Even Iggy Pop got into the campaign, allowing a banner unfurling at a concert. Quoting the Writers/Authors Snacking at Work cyberpunk site,MORE HERE
Below is a list of the best American brands that are no more. These are but a few, but we know there are hundreds more regional and niche brands that are no more but still have a name or following. Do you have a suggestion? If so, add one atMORE HERE
Like John Deere, most everyday farm folks know the name Royster, which has roots in the Royster Guano company, born in 1885. Why would a company dump that brand equity? MORE HERE