Rich Honiball
Today in Brand History: Celebrating Christian Dior
On January 21st, 1905, Christian Dior was born on the Normandy coast of France.
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From time to time, I write. Or I take pictures. I have started recording videos, more to push myself because I am uncomfortable in front of any camera. The views I express are random, subject to change, and though influenced by my experiences and environment, they are completely mine!
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Rich Honiball
- Nov 23, 2023
- 6 min
Thanksgiving: From a Cause for Gathering to Presidential Proclamations to a Retail Revolution
Thanksgiving, a holiday deeply ingrained in American culture, has a rich and complex history...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 12, 2023
- 6 min
Today in Brand History: The Evolution of the Leotard – From Circus Acrobatics to Fashion Staple
On November 12, 1859, a revolutionary performance by Jules Leotard not only captivated Paris with the first flying trapeze act but also...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 5, 2023
- 7 min
Today in Brand History: F.W. Woolworth's Five-and-Dime Goes Global
On November 5th, 1909 F.W. Woolworth opened the first UK Woolworths store in Liverpool, pioneering the retail chain store's...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 28, 2023
- 8 min
Today in Brand History: The Birth of Macy's
On October 28, 1858, a young entrepreneur named Rowland Hussey Macy took a significant step towards creating a retail empire that would...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 6, 2023
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: The Piggly Wiggly
On September 6, 1916, a retail revolution was quietly beginning in Memphis, Tennessee. Clarence Saunders, an innovative entrepreneur,...
Rich Honiball
- Aug 22, 2023
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: The Gap
On August 22nd, 1969, a significant chapter in retail history began with the founding of The Gap by Donald and Doris Fisher. This iconic...
Rich Honiball
- Jul 8, 2023
- 4 min
Today In Brand History: Trademark Protection
(photo credit: original AI created image) On July 8, 1870, the US Congress passed the Act of July 8, 1870, marking a pivotal moment in...
Rich Honiball
- Apr 1, 2023
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
On April 1st, 1946, the Navy Ship’s Store Office was established, marking the birth of what is now known as the Navy Exchange Service...
Rich Honiball
- Mar 20, 2023
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The Burlington Arcade & Shopping Centers
On March 20, 1819, the Burlington Arcade opened its doors to the public. It was one of the first covered shopping arcades in London, and...
Rich Honiball
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Christian Dior
On December 16, 1946, the House of Dior was established at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, France by fashion designer Christian Dior and...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 25, 2022
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: Black Friday
Or should I say retail history? A brand is “a product, a service, or a concept that is easily distinguished from other products,...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 29, 2022
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The Ballpoint Pen
In 1945, the first ballpoint pen was sold, manufactured by Reynolds International Pen Company in the US, was first sold. Debuting at...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 28, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Marks & Spencer
(photo credit: thegenealogist.com) In 1894: Simon Marks and Tom Spencer open their first Penny Bazaar in Manchester. Michael Marks, a...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 14, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: The American Department Store
(photo credit: visualizingnyc.org) In 1848, Alexander Stewart opened the first US department store, the A.T. Stewart Dry Goods Store,...
Rich Honiball
- Aug 27, 2022
- 2 min
Today in Brand History: Montgomery Ward
In 1872, Aaron Montgomery Ward issued the first "catalog" for his mail-order business. It was a single sheet listing 163 available items....
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