American Stores Company Spiral Notebook
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Capture notes and ideas alongside a story from American retail history with this American Stores Company spiral notebook. Formed in Philadelphia in 1917, the company grew as it brought together grocery and pharmacy businesses, including several familiar regional banners. Acquisitions and changing store names shaped its path until its purchase by Albertsons was completed in 1999. This notebook is a useful companion for collectors, researchers, and anyone fascinated by the companies behind everyday shopping.
American Stores Company began in 1917 when Philadelphia’s Acme Tea Company combined with four local grocery businesses to form a 1,223-store chain. It grew to nearly 1,800 stores by 1925 and bought 305 grocery and meat stores in northern New Jersey in 1928. Later milestones included acquiring California’s Alpha Beta in 1961 and merging with the Skaggs Companies in 1979; the combined company kept the American Stores name and was headquartered in Salt Lake City. In 1984 it acquired Jewel Companies, adding Jewel Food Stores, Osco Drug, Star Market, Sav-on Drugs, Buttrey Food Stores and White Hen. The company acquired Lucky Stores in 1988, then sold or restructured several businesses as it reduced debt and consolidated operations. In 1992 it began a company-wide integration plan, while continuing to operate familiar grocery and pharmacy banners. Albertsons announced its acquisition in August 1998, and the deal was completed in June 1999. American Stores was delisted and ceased to exist as a company; Albertsons retained the Acme Markets, Jewel-Osco, Osco Drug and Sav-on Drugs names, while Lucky stores were later rebranded.
Capture notes and ideas alongside a story from American retail history with this American Stores Company spiral notebook. Formed in Philadelphia in 1917, the company grew as it brought together grocery and pharmacy businesses, including several familiar regional banners. Acquisitions and changing store names shaped its path until its purchase by Albertsons was completed in 1999. This notebook is a useful companion for collectors, researchers, and anyone fascinated by the companies behind everyday shopping.
American Stores Company began in 1917 when Philadelphia’s Acme Tea Company combined with four local grocery businesses to form a 1,223-store chain. It grew to nearly 1,800 stores by 1925 and bought 305 grocery and meat stores in northern New Jersey in 1928. Later milestones included acquiring California’s Alpha Beta in 1961 and merging with the Skaggs Companies in 1979; the combined company kept the American Stores name and was headquartered in Salt Lake City. In 1984 it acquired Jewel Companies, adding Jewel Food Stores, Osco Drug, Star Market, Sav-on Drugs, Buttrey Food Stores and White Hen. The company acquired Lucky Stores in 1988, then sold or restructured several businesses as it reduced debt and consolidated operations. In 1992 it began a company-wide integration plan, while continuing to operate familiar grocery and pharmacy banners. Albertsons announced its acquisition in August 1998, and the deal was completed in June 1999. American Stores was delisted and ceased to exist as a company; Albertsons retained the Acme Markets, Jewel-Osco, Osco Drug and Sav-on Drugs names, while Lucky stores were later rebranded.
| One Size | |
| Height, in | 8.00 |
| Length, in | 6.00 |
| Thickness, in | 0.60 |
Product features
- 118 ruled pages (59 sheets) of smooth 90gsm paper for clear, bleed-resistant writing
- 350gsm front and back covers with a printed front and dark grey back for durability
- Metal spiral binding that lays flat and allows easy page removal
- Interior document pocket on back cover for storing receipts, maps, or notes
- Compact size: 6" x 8" (15.2 x 20.3 cm) — portable and ride-ready
Care instructions
- Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.