Igloo is the original plastic cooler. So many of its products became synonymous with boating and summer that for generations, Igloo coolers were, and are, props in the American landscape. The Igloo dates from 1947. MORE HERE
BRIDGETON, N.J. – While large firms like Conagra, Mondelez, Nestle and Campbell’s dominate the grocery aisles and squeeze out small players, there are still holdouts of one-off grocery products can stand alone. One such item is Seabrook Farms Creamed Spinach. Seabrook Farms is the number one creamed spinach in theMORE HERE
MCLEAN, Va.- The Gannett Co., Inc. newspaper USA Today will celebrate its 40th anniversary this September 15, 2022. The newspaper debuted September 15, 1982, at a time when CNN and cable were ascendant, and the home computer was still a novelty. The subhead to the paper? Via Satellite. The sloganMORE HERE
The humble Q-Tip, that cotton swab on a stick, celebrates 100 years in 2023. In preparation, the brands owner, Unilever, has released centennial packaging, seen in stores, including Publix. That the centennial info is before the actual year is the smart thing for a brand; you can use the centuryMORE HERE
On July 12, The Royal Burgh of St. Andrews Community Council make Jack Nicklaus an Jack Nicklaus as an honorary citizen of St. Andrews, Scotland. It was there that he won two of his three Open titles at St. Andrews. The Old Course is also where Nicklaus chose to compete in hisMORE HERE
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company (OTCPK: BHRB) announced July 6, 2022 that it has purchased the 5680 King Centre Drive office building in Alexandria. It will use the building to consolidate staff scattered among branches. The Bank’s main headquarters, however, will remain at its historic location at 100 SouthMORE HERE
The latest entrant is Coral Reef, made by the Citrus World Inc., the Florida grower co-operative. Citrus World already sells Florida’s Natural, Donald Duck and Vintage, this new entry brings a sweeter, tartier taste, at a premium price. MORE HERE
This spring, JCPenney unveiled a new shopping position. “Shopping is Back.” The company used a fictional character named Penny James, or “Ms. James,” to sell the slogan. She is played by Melissa Villaseñor, a comedienne and current cast member of Saturday Night Live. In the campaign, Ms. James samples theMORE HERE
MIAMI – It has been now 50 years since entrepreneur Al Copeland of New Orleans created Popeyes in the New Orleans suburb of Arabi. The Louisana-born chain was one of the many Southern chains inspired by the success of Kentucky Friend Chicken, and opened June 12, 1972, as Chicken onMORE HERE
SEATTLE – On Oct. 15, 2022, exactly 150 years to the date of the departure of the first Rotterdam’s maiden voyage, the newest Rotterdam of the Holland America Line will recreate the company’s early sailing. MORE HERE