ALCO Stores Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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Keep a familiar retail name in view with this ALCO Stores square porcelain fridge magnet. The company's story began with Duckwall's five-and-dime stores in Kansas in 1901 and continued into discount retail with the first ALCO store in Clovis, New Mexico, in 1966. Its growth across many states, changing company identity, and eventual closure made ALCO a memorable part of local shopping history. A small keepsake for former customers, collectors, and anyone who enjoys the stories behind regional brands.
Founded in Kansas in 1901 by Alva Lease Duckwall, the company began with five-and-dime variety stores known as Duckwall's. It entered discount retail when the first ALCO store opened in Clovis, New Mexico, on August 15, 1966. Following acquisitions in the 1980s, the company had 127 ALCO stores and 33 Duckwall stores in 14 states by 1985. Duckwall-ALCO filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1989 and emerged in 1991 after receiving financing from GE Capital. In 2010, the company announced that its Duckwall stores would close, ending that name; it later became ALCO Stores, Inc. Corporate headquarters moved from Abilene, Kansas, to Coppell, Texas, in 2013, while the distribution center remained in Abilene. ALCO filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again in October 2014, and a liquidation firm acquired the chain. All stores closed by March 2015. Shopko acquired 20 former locations, Bomgaars took over 12, and Orscheln Farm & Home acquired the Abilene distribution center. Earlier acquisitions included Sterling Stores, David's, Hornsby, Val, and stores from Perry Brothers.
Keep a familiar retail name in view with this ALCO Stores square porcelain fridge magnet. The company's story began with Duckwall's five-and-dime stores in Kansas in 1901 and continued into discount retail with the first ALCO store in Clovis, New Mexico, in 1966. Its growth across many states, changing company identity, and eventual closure made ALCO a memorable part of local shopping history. A small keepsake for former customers, collectors, and anyone who enjoys the stories behind regional brands.
Founded in Kansas in 1901 by Alva Lease Duckwall, the company began with five-and-dime variety stores known as Duckwall's. It entered discount retail when the first ALCO store opened in Clovis, New Mexico, on August 15, 1966. Following acquisitions in the 1980s, the company had 127 ALCO stores and 33 Duckwall stores in 14 states by 1985. Duckwall-ALCO filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1989 and emerged in 1991 after receiving financing from GE Capital. In 2010, the company announced that its Duckwall stores would close, ending that name; it later became ALCO Stores, Inc. Corporate headquarters moved from Abilene, Kansas, to Coppell, Texas, in 2013, while the distribution center remained in Abilene. ALCO filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again in October 2014, and a liquidation firm acquired the chain. All stores closed by March 2015. Shopko acquired 20 former locations, Bomgaars took over 12, and Orscheln Farm & Home acquired the Abilene distribution center. Earlier acquisitions included Sterling Stores, David's, Hornsby, Val, and stores from Perry Brothers.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth