Corporate autopsies on the brands you trust. Who bought them, who gutted them, and what's still worth buying.
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Aug 5, 2026
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Jul 29, 2026
Only two major running brands still own their factories. The rest rent from the same pool of contractors. Many do so with no commitment past the current order.
Jul 22, 2026
An ode to Pirsig: What quality is and how it is degraded.
Jul 15, 2026
One buyout firm quietly collected Pyrex, Corelle, Instant Pot, and Oneida. Farberware is a name on a 200-year lease. And the pans still worth buying.
Jul 8, 2026
A final seat cost £83 at the last Euros. FIFA is charging £3,119 for this one.
Jul 1, 2026
How the things you buy get worse, who profits from it, and how to tell before you pay.