Alpha Beta Laptop Sleeve
Black / 7"
$27.99
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Bring a reminder of Alpha Beta’s place in grocery history to your daily routine. Albert and Hugh Gerrard’s alphabetical merchandising idea appeared at Triangle Grocerteria in 1915, followed by the first Alpha Beta store in Pomona in 1917. The brand later moved through a series of regional name changes as familiar stores passed to new owners. This laptop sleeve makes a considered choice for supermarket-history collectors and anyone drawn to the stories behind changing neighborhood storefronts.
Alpha Beta began as a grocery-marketing concept developed by Albert and Hugh Gerrard: arranging groceries in alphabetical order. They used the idea at their flagship Triangle Grocerteria in 1915, then opened the first Alpha Beta store in Pomona, California, in 1917. The Southwestern supermarket chain also operated Alphy's coffee shops; after their sale, many became Denny's. American Stores bought the company in 1961. Skaggs Drug Centers acquired American Stores in 1979 and retained its name; combined food-and-drug locations in Alpha Beta territory became Skaggs Alpha Beta. In 1984, all 34 Arizona stores were sold to ABCO Foods and continued using Alpha Beta under a temporary license; Tucson locations changed to the ABCO name around 1989. In September 1991, 76 stores in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas became Jewel-Osco. Albertsons bought some Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas stores months later. In 1994, Yucaipa Companies, then owner of the Southern California chain, bought Ralphs Grocery Company. By September 1995, Southern California locations had become Ralphs or Food 4 Less. Northern California and San Diego County stores went to Lucky Stores, later acquired by Albertsons. Many northern California locations were sold to Save Mart Supermarkets in 2006 and eventually returned to the Lucky name.
Bring a reminder of Alpha Beta’s place in grocery history to your daily routine. Albert and Hugh Gerrard’s alphabetical merchandising idea appeared at Triangle Grocerteria in 1915, followed by the first Alpha Beta store in Pomona in 1917. The brand later moved through a series of regional name changes as familiar stores passed to new owners. This laptop sleeve makes a considered choice for supermarket-history collectors and anyone drawn to the stories behind changing neighborhood storefronts.
Alpha Beta began as a grocery-marketing concept developed by Albert and Hugh Gerrard: arranging groceries in alphabetical order. They used the idea at their flagship Triangle Grocerteria in 1915, then opened the first Alpha Beta store in Pomona, California, in 1917. The Southwestern supermarket chain also operated Alphy's coffee shops; after their sale, many became Denny's. American Stores bought the company in 1961. Skaggs Drug Centers acquired American Stores in 1979 and retained its name; combined food-and-drug locations in Alpha Beta territory became Skaggs Alpha Beta. In 1984, all 34 Arizona stores were sold to ABCO Foods and continued using Alpha Beta under a temporary license; Tucson locations changed to the ABCO name around 1989. In September 1991, 76 stores in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas became Jewel-Osco. Albertsons bought some Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas stores months later. In 1994, Yucaipa Companies, then owner of the Southern California chain, bought Ralphs Grocery Company. By September 1995, Southern California locations had become Ralphs or Food 4 Less. Northern California and San Diego County stores went to Lucky Stores, later acquired by Albertsons. Many northern California locations were sold to Save Mart Supermarkets in 2006 and eventually returned to the Lucky name.
A slim, protective laptop sleeve crafted from smooth neoprene with a soft, padded interior that cushions your device while keeping it lightweight and easy to carry. The front panel is customizable with a crisp, minimalist design; the back is solid black for a clean, low-profile look. Dual zipper enclosures give fast, secure access from either side, and the water-resistant, durable construction helps shield your laptop from light spills and everyday wear. Available in multiple sizes to fit a range of laptops and tablets, this sleeve slips into backpacks or briefcases without adding bulk and adds a touch of understated style to your daily commute or work-from-home setup.
Product features
- Dual zipper enclosures for easy two-sided access
- Foam padding to absorb bumps and protect from dust
- Smooth neoprene exterior — lightweight and water-resistant
- Customizable front panel with solid black back
- Available in multiple sizes to fit laptops and tablets
Care instructions
- Use warm water, dish soap and clean spots off your sleeve. It's not necessary to soak the whole sleeve. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
| 7" | 10" | 13" | 15" | 17" | |
| Length, in | 7.09 | 10.43 | 12.60 | 13.39 | 15.94 |
| Width, in | 4.72 | 7.87 | 9.45 | 10.24 | 12.01 |
| Diagonal, in | 8.50 | 13.07 | 15.75 | 16.85 | 19.96 |
| Depth, in | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use warm water, dish soap and clean spots off your sleeve. It's not necessary to soak the whole sleeve. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.