Big Star Markets 40oz Insulated Travel Mug Stainless Tumbler
40oz / Dark Gray
$49.99
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Big Star Markets 40oz Insulated Travel Mug Stainless Tumbler
$49.99
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Carry a distinctive American supermarket story on your travels. Big Star began in 1937 as part of the David Pender Grocery Company, then grew from the changing landscape of full-service groceries and self-service supermarkets. Revived around 1968 as a discount-chain name, Big Star later experienced sales across the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia before the remaining Atlanta locations ultimately passed to Publix in 1999. This travel mug honors the brand’s regional history and its unexpected connection to Memphis music.
Big Star began in 1937 as part of the David Pender Grocery Company in the United States. Its self-service supermarkets started replacing the smaller, full-service Pender stores. By the late 1940s, the company had rebranded as Colonial Stores. Around 1968, Colonial revived the Big Star name for a discount chain, and eventually all stores were closed or converted to the Big Star name. Grand Union purchased the chain in 1978. In 1988, stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia were sold to Harris Teeter. The Georgia stores were sold in 1992, with most Atlanta locations going to A&P. After heavy remodeling, those stores were eventually sold to Publix in 1999. The source distinguishes this chain from later stores operating under the Big Star name in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, which belonged to a franchise operation and were not directly connected to the original chain. The name also inspired Alex Chilton and Chris Bell when they named their Memphis rock band.
Carry a distinctive American supermarket story on your travels. Big Star began in 1937 as part of the David Pender Grocery Company, then grew from the changing landscape of full-service groceries and self-service supermarkets. Revived around 1968 as a discount-chain name, Big Star later experienced sales across the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia before the remaining Atlanta locations ultimately passed to Publix in 1999. This travel mug honors the brand’s regional history and its unexpected connection to Memphis music.
Big Star began in 1937 as part of the David Pender Grocery Company in the United States. Its self-service supermarkets started replacing the smaller, full-service Pender stores. By the late 1940s, the company had rebranded as Colonial Stores. Around 1968, Colonial revived the Big Star name for a discount chain, and eventually all stores were closed or converted to the Big Star name. Grand Union purchased the chain in 1978. In 1988, stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia were sold to Harris Teeter. The Georgia stores were sold in 1992, with most Atlanta locations going to A&P. After heavy remodeling, those stores were eventually sold to Publix in 1999. The source distinguishes this chain from later stores operating under the Big Star name in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, which belonged to a franchise operation and were not directly connected to the original chain. The name also inspired Alex Chilton and Chris Bell when they named their Memphis rock band.
| 40oz | |
| Height, in | 9.84 |
| Width with handle, in | 5.79 |
| Diameter, in | 4.02 |
Product features
- Leak-proof push-on lid with easy latch
- Double-wall stainless steel insulation for long temperature retention
- Large 40oz capacity with included straw and ergonomic handle
- Durable powder-coated finish with UV-DTF printed design
- BPA-free materials; hand wash recommended
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher (put the product on top rack), or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
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Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher (put the product on top rack), or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap