Barney’s New York

One of the most famous luxury department stores in the US just filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. How did it happen? The fall of Barneys New York.

Carnation

I used to buy their ice cream at Dodger games, the malt cups. Why did this brand go retired by Nestle?

Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty is an icon and many people don’t exactly know how it started out. How many characters have their own toaster print. I figured it would be a good…

AIG (American International Group)

AIG’s history is chock full of interesting twists in turns ranging from its involvement in locating bomb plants in WW2 with the OSS (Precursor to the CIA) to managing relations…

Half Price Books

How have they been able to survive?

Fiji Water

How did they get so big?

Creative Labs

They used to be THE name in computer audio.

The fall of Tokyopop

It’s a subject that many don’t know the reasons behind it falling and I’m sure others are also interested in the subject.

Teamsters Union

Lots of controversy surrounding this. Mob ties, Hoffa’s dissapearence, and even embezzlement! Or you could even do a rise/fall video. Proud teamster warehouseman representen!

Country Crock

The history behind the brand image.