Rich Honiball
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...
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A Sweet Blog...
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!
I hope you enjoy. Perhaps glean something useful. And as always, I do appreciate feedback. No, seriously, I really do! Most days...
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Rich Honiball
- Nov 12
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Oct 17
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: RCA Sparks the Radio Revolution
On October 17, 1919, the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) was created as a subsidiary of General Electric. This pivotal moment helped...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 24
- 5 min
Today in Brand History: KFC
On September 24th, 1952, American fast food restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) opened its doors for the first time as a...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 19
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: Bissell
The Sweeping Success of Bissell: From Carpet Sweepers to Cleaning Empire In 1876, the first carpet sweeper was patented by Melville...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 16
- 7 min
Today in Brand History: General Motors
General Motors: A Legacy of Innovation and Transformation On September 16, 1908, a visionary carriage-maker by the name of William C....
Rich Honiball
- Sep 15
- 5 min
Today in Brand History: Google
Google: From Garage Startup to Global Tech Giant On September 15, 1997, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two Ph.D. students at Stanford...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 8
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: 3M, Scotch Tape and Innovation
In 1930, 3M (Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing), began marketing its innovative Scotch Tape, the first waterproof, transparent,...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 6
- 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
- Sep 4
- 5 min
Today in Brand History: George Eastman and the Birth of Kodak
On September 4, 1888, inventor George Eastman received a patent for the camera shutter and the trademark for the Kodak name, marking a...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 2
- 5 min
Today in Brand History: Unilever
On September 2nd, 1929, Unilever was formed through a merger of Margarine Union and Lever Brothers, marking the beginning of a global...
Rich Honiball
- Aug 29
- 5 min
Today in Brand History: Goodyear Tires
On August 29th, 1898, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was established by the visionary entrepreneur, Frank A. Seiberling. At the age...
Rich Honiball
- Aug 28
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: United Parcel Service (UPS)
On August 28th, 1907, the world of logistics and package delivery was forever transformed with the founding of United Parcel Service...
Rich Honiball
- Aug 27
- 5 min
Today in Brand History: The Green Bay Packers
On August 27th, 1921, the Green Bay Packers (then, the Acme Packers) were granted a franchise in the American Professional Football...
Rich Honiball
- Aug 22
- 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 15
- 3 min
Today in Brand History: The Original Rosetta Stone
(photo credit: science.howstuffworks.com) Originally published in 2022, edited on July 15, 2023 The Rosetta Stone dates back to 196 B.C....
Rich Honiball
- Jul 8
- 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
- Jun 30
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: Pride Month
(photo credit: www.abcnews.com) The establishment of Pride Month can be traced back to the events of June 28, 1969, when the Stonewall...
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