My world was rocked last month with the announcement that Tupperware yes, that Tupperware filed for bankruptcy.The company may or may not continue operations, but will complete the closing of its last US plant in 2025.Anyone who attended a Tupperware party should pause for a moment to consider if or when this newest addition to brands and items we considered iconic go the way of the dinosaur, along with.BlockbusterRadio ShackBordensTower RecordsWoolworthsToys R UsBordens and Radio Shack hit close to home to me.I met Elsie the Cow during a trip to Freedomland as a tyke.Radio Shack was my source for arcane cables, connectors and whatnot to repair or upgrade personal electronics, computer, audio or video equipment.Its sad that we are losing jobs that people built lives, homes and families onits almost like losing a bit of home and even our national identity.
Plus having to explain to younger people what Sleepless in Seattle and its Youve Got Mail announcement meant!YOUR TURNBut thats me.How about you? What iconic brands do you miss and why? What brands do you think will be next? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments!Virge Randall is Senior Planets Managing Editor.She is also a freelance culture reporter who seeks out hidden gems and unsung (or undersung) treasures for Straus Newspapers; her blog Dont Get Me Started puts a quirky new spin on Old School New York City.
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