Big Star Markets Luggage Tag
2.4'' × 4''
$16.99
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Take a reminder of supermarket history along on your travels with this Big Star Markets Luggage Tag. Big Star began in 1937 as part of the David Pender Grocery Company, later passed through the Colonial Stores era, and returned as a discount-chain name around 1968. Store sales and ownership changes linked its story with the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia. For collectors, the tag brings a regional retail legacy and the brand’s documented Memphis music connection into a useful travel keepsake.
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.
Take a reminder of supermarket history along on your travels with this Big Star Markets Luggage Tag. Big Star began in 1937 as part of the David Pender Grocery Company, later passed through the Colonial Stores era, and returned as a discount-chain name around 1968. Store sales and ownership changes linked its story with the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia. For collectors, the tag brings a regional retail legacy and the brand’s documented Memphis music connection into a useful travel keepsake.
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.
| 2.4'' × 4'' | |
| Width, in | 2.40 |
| Height, in | 4.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.20 |
Product features
- Durable 100% acrylic body with glossy printed front
- Adjustable black leather strap with buckle
- One-side high-definition print in vibrant colors
- Rear opening pocket for business card or contact info
- Compact size 2.4” × 4” (6 × 10 cm)
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth