Boston Store (Wisconsin) Laptop Sleeve
Black / 7"
$27.99
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Pair everyday work or study with a story from Wisconsin’s retail past. Boston Store began in Milwaukee and grew through branch expansion, changing ownership, and its place within several regional department-store groups. Its history includes the acquisition of former rival locations and an online return after stores closed in 2018. This laptop sleeve is a considered pick for former shoppers and collectors who appreciate the business stories behind familiar local names.
Boston Store was a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based department store whose history included changing owners, regional expansion, and several corporate restructurings. Philip Irving Stone ran the business through the 1920s and 1930s. In December 1933, 600 of its 1,000 employees took part in a white-collar union strike. Julian Simon’s control was sold to Federated Department Stores in 1948, which opened branches in Wisconsin cities including Oshkosh, Sheboygan, and Manitowoc. Bergner’s acquired the business in 1985 and moved its headquarters to Milwaukee. In 1986, Boston Store acquired three former Gimbel’s branches in Milwaukee, Madison, and Wauwatosa. Bergner’s later added Carson Pirie Scott and Donaldson’s, operating stores under several regional names. After Bergner’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1991, the organization emerged in 1993 as Carson Pirie Scott & Co. Proffitt’s acquired it in 1998. Bon-Ton Stores completed its purchase of Boston Store and other Northern department store banners on March 6, 2006; some Milwaukee-area Younkers stores were rebranded Boston Store. Bon-Ton’s stores closed in 2018 after liquidators won an auction. In October 2018, Boston Store returned as an online retailer under an agreement allowing CSC Generation Holdings to use Bon-Ton and subsidiary rights.
Pair everyday work or study with a story from Wisconsin’s retail past. Boston Store began in Milwaukee and grew through branch expansion, changing ownership, and its place within several regional department-store groups. Its history includes the acquisition of former rival locations and an online return after stores closed in 2018. This laptop sleeve is a considered pick for former shoppers and collectors who appreciate the business stories behind familiar local names.
Boston Store was a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based department store whose history included changing owners, regional expansion, and several corporate restructurings. Philip Irving Stone ran the business through the 1920s and 1930s. In December 1933, 600 of its 1,000 employees took part in a white-collar union strike. Julian Simon’s control was sold to Federated Department Stores in 1948, which opened branches in Wisconsin cities including Oshkosh, Sheboygan, and Manitowoc. Bergner’s acquired the business in 1985 and moved its headquarters to Milwaukee. In 1986, Boston Store acquired three former Gimbel’s branches in Milwaukee, Madison, and Wauwatosa. Bergner’s later added Carson Pirie Scott and Donaldson’s, operating stores under several regional names. After Bergner’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1991, the organization emerged in 1993 as Carson Pirie Scott & Co. Proffitt’s acquired it in 1998. Bon-Ton Stores completed its purchase of Boston Store and other Northern department store banners on March 6, 2006; some Milwaukee-area Younkers stores were rebranded Boston Store. Bon-Ton’s stores closed in 2018 after liquidators won an auction. In October 2018, Boston Store returned as an online retailer under an agreement allowing CSC Generation Holdings to use Bon-Ton and subsidiary rights.
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.