Kmart
Kmart was not willing to invest in online infrastructure or e-commerce. This misstep led to its demise in 2002.
Kellogg’s Breakfast Mates
Breakfast Mates were a breakfast product launched by Kellogg’s in 1998, designed for busy families. Each package included a serving of cereal in a plastic bowl, a 4-oz serving of reduced-fat milk, and a plastic spoon. The product aimed to provide a ...
USFL
Summer football when the NFL was in their off-season; attempted move to a fall season to compete with the NFL in 1985
Ryan Leaf
The biggest bust in NFL history; #2 overall pick by the Chargers in 1998; 4-17 record; 36 interceptions to 14 touchdowns
Schwetty Balls
Alec Baldwin played entrepreneur Pete Schwetty on Saturday Night Live’s 24th season in 1998.
Chest Wig
Vintage Halloween costume hairy chest wig; self adhesive made in England in 1991.
Honest Tea
Decline in ready-to-drink tea sales in favor of cold brew coffees and antioxidant waters led to it's demise in 2022.
Boston Market
After distinguishing itself in the 1990s as a cut above fast food and peaking at 1200 stores, it attempted to compete with those brands by holding its costs down - a move that ultimately led to a reduction in quality. Grocery stores, too, ate Bos ...
Pepsi Blue
Discontinued in 2004 due to controversy surrounding use of a food dye banned in some countries.
Coca-Cola Blak
Coffee- flavored soft drink failed after only 2 years in 2008; tried to split the difference in calories between diet and regular soda.