Parisian

They were so prominent throughout the Southeastern U.S. before 2008, but I feel like most people outside of retail enthusiasts have forgotten they ever existed. They were a better upper-middle…

Canada Post

On strike right now affecting the entire country. Hemorrhaging money for years. I believe it deserves The Company Man treatment

Drury Hotels

They are a hotel chain very popular across the southern US and it’s expanding north, you should talk about them someday! I had great experiences there and breakfast and dinner…

MECC

Rise & Fall of the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium, maker of popular educational computer games such as Oregon Trail & Number Munchers from the 70’s through the 90’s

Earl of Sandwich

The sandwich chain founded by 11th Earl of Sandwich, his son Orlando Montagu and Planet Hollywood founder Robert Earl.

Ollie’s / Dirt Cheap

Ollie’s, from what i’ve seen, has been rapidly expanding, taking advantage of the Big Lots bankruptcy. They’ve taken over many of the buildings left behind by Big Lots as well….

The Rise of ELF Cosmetics

ELF has been around since I was a kid and their costs have maintained relatively low in comparison to the demand for their product as a drugstore beauty company. They…