8 Companies Behind the 4th of July

[jeffrey]

Fourth of July is the ultimate all-American holiday. Part of what makes it so American is the associated schwag. I can’t think of a single 4th I’ve celebrated without beer and BBQs, flags and fireworks, corn on the cob, and hot dogs.

Here’s a list of the eight major Independence Day accessories–and the companies behind them...

8 Companies Behind the 4th of July: Where Your Pool Toys, Beer, and Hot Dogs Come From | Business Pundit

[Joan.of.the.Arch]

"Schwag?" I think the author made up that word.

And what's this claim that Weber introduced the gas grill in 1985? Was the author born after that or something? I certainly remember a gas grill from 1969, and did not have the notion they were new even then.

[simpleyme]

maybe he meant swag (Stuff We All Get)

[cptacek]

I thought "swag" was "S*** we give away". Yes, I know the g and the a are turned around, but that was what the HR director at my last job told me.