Alpha Beta Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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Keep Alpha Beta’s grocery story in view with this Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet. Albert and Hugh Gerrard’s alphabetical grocery idea was used at Triangle Grocerteria in 1915, and the first Alpha Beta store opened in Pomona in 1917. The chain’s familiar name later changed as stores passed to new owners and became part of other regional banners. A compact keepsake for collectors interested in supermarket history, local memories, and the evolving identities of neighborhood stores.
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.
Keep Alpha Beta’s grocery story in view with this Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet. Albert and Hugh Gerrard’s alphabetical grocery idea was used at Triangle Grocerteria in 1915, and the first Alpha Beta store opened in Pomona in 1917. The chain’s familiar name later changed as stores passed to new owners and became part of other regional banners. A compact keepsake for collectors interested in supermarket history, local memories, and the evolving identities of neighborhood stores.
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.
| 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