Rich Honiball
Today in Brand History: A Cultural Icon Named Barbie is Born
On March 9th, 1959, the toy industry witnessed a revolution with Barbie's debut at the International Toy Fair in New York City.
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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
Jan 213 min
Today in Brand History: Celebrating Christian Dior
On January 21st, 1905, Christian Dior was born on the Normandy coast of France.
Rich Honiball
Nov 12, 20236 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, 20237 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, 20238 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
Aug 22, 20234 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, 20234 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, 20234 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, 20233 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, 20223 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, 20224 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 14, 20222 min
Today in Brand History: Kodak
In 1884, George Eastman patents paper-strip photographic film. It was the first film in roll form to prove practicable, an innovation...
Rich Honiball
Sep 28, 20222 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, 20222 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, 20222 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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