Unforgotten Brands: Pizza Hut
From a small Kansas storefront to dining tables around the world
The Humble Beginnings (1958)
In the summer of 1958, two college brothers—Dan and Frank Carney—took a leap of…
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Unforgotten Brands – Wrigley’s
The Wrigley Story: How Soap, Salesmanship & Grit Built a Gum Empire
From Soap to the Streets of Chicago
In 1891, 29-year-old William Wrigley Jr stepped off a train in Ch…
Unforgotten Brands: KitKat
The story of KitKat reaches back further than most would expect — to 18th-century England. Around the late 1690s, a pastry cook named Christopher Cat gained popularity for his mut…
Unforgotten Brands: Toblerone- The Triangular Icon of Swiss Chocolate
From the cobbled streets of Bern to the global chocolate aisle, Toblerone has carved out a legacy as distinct as its triangular peaks. But beyond its sweet exterior lies a story l…
Unforgotten Brands – Cadbury
It all began on March 4th, 1824, when John Cadbury opened a small grocery store in the heart of Birmingham. Little did anyone know that this humble shop would lay the foundation f…
Turning Problems into Profits – How Brands Did It
Amazon. Zomato. Starbucks. Taj Hotels. Nike. American Airlines.
They all faced significant problems.
But instead of running, they used the problems to grow.
Let’s break i…
Selling What’s Free: How Indian Brands Turn Water Into Gold
In a country where Nimbu Pani, Jaljeera, and coconut water are sold on every corner, brands have found a way to bottle the basics—and sell them at premium prices.
Here's how In…
Five Years Post-Pandemic: Has Indian Retail Adapted?
Five years after COVID-19 brought the world to a halt, the Indian retail landscape has experienced significant transformation. Stores are bustling, supply chains have stabilised, …
The Rise of Private Labels: How Retail Giants Are Winning the Game
Walmart just hit $200 billion. Aldi is at $97 billion. Costco does $82 billion.
But these aren't total sales.
This is just how much these giants make from selling their priv…
How Indian Gen Z is Transforming Shopping – And What It Means for the Next Generation
India’s Gen Z aren’t just changing shopping habits—they’re rewriting the rules of brand engagement. Unlike previous generations who relied on TV commercials, newspaper ads, and wo…
The Power of Free: How Brands Turn Freebies into Billions
Some of the world's biggest companies give away their core products for free—only to make billions in return. Their secret? A visionary strategy that turns users into paying custo…
The Power of Founder-Driven Brands in India
In today's hyper-competitive market, Indian consumers—especially Gen Z—aren't just buying products but investing in stories, personalities, and values. More than ever, homegrown b…
K-Wave Takeover: How South Korea is Winning Hearts and Markets in India
South Korea's cultural and economic influence, known as the "Hallyu Wave", has expanded globally, particularly in India. From entertainment and beauty to food and consumer goods, …
The Hidden Business Model: What These Brands Actually Sell
What do Google, Meta, Amul, Nike, Visa, Uber, Airbnb and others have in common?
Some of the world’s most iconic brands are known for one thing—but their real business is entire…