Boston Stores (California department store) Laptop Sleeve
Black / 7"
$27.99
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Boston Stores (California department store) Laptop Sleeve
$27.99
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Mark a connection to Boston Stores, the Inglewood-founded retailer that grew from a 1934 downtown store into a chain spanning California and Arizona. Through store-name changes and acquisitions involving Myers Whittier, Wineman's and Moore's, the company became part of many communities' shopping histories. This Laptop Sleeve pairs a useful everyday purpose with a thoughtful tribute to Southern California's neighborhood department-store era, from the chain's expansion and 1992 bankruptcy protection to the liquidation of its remaining locations in 1996.
Boston Stores, originally and often still called The Boston Store, was a department store chain based in Inglewood, California. Ira Kaufman opened its first store in downtown Inglewood in 1934. By 1990, the chain had grown to 20 stores, with 14 in California and six in Arizona, and about 1,000 employees. Its headquarters moved to Carson in 1990. The company expanded through acquisitions: it bought Myers Whittier in 1972, initially retaining that store's name, and renamed its two Whittier stores Boston Stores in 1976. A new Myers Whittwood location had opened at Whittwood Center in 1974. In 1984, Boston Stores acquired Wineman's, whose roots included Ventura and Oxnard and whose Huntington Park store had been a Pacific Boulevard anchor since 1924. Several Wineman's branches became Boston Stores. Boston Stores also bought Moore's Department Store in Lompoc in 1990. Debt associated with a 1984 leveraged buyout, acquisitions and new systems weighed on the chain. It sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 1992; some locations closed, and the remaining stores were liquidated in 1996.
Mark a connection to Boston Stores, the Inglewood-founded retailer that grew from a 1934 downtown store into a chain spanning California and Arizona. Through store-name changes and acquisitions involving Myers Whittier, Wineman's and Moore's, the company became part of many communities' shopping histories. This Laptop Sleeve pairs a useful everyday purpose with a thoughtful tribute to Southern California's neighborhood department-store era, from the chain's expansion and 1992 bankruptcy protection to the liquidation of its remaining locations in 1996.
Boston Stores, originally and often still called The Boston Store, was a department store chain based in Inglewood, California. Ira Kaufman opened its first store in downtown Inglewood in 1934. By 1990, the chain had grown to 20 stores, with 14 in California and six in Arizona, and about 1,000 employees. Its headquarters moved to Carson in 1990. The company expanded through acquisitions: it bought Myers Whittier in 1972, initially retaining that store's name, and renamed its two Whittier stores Boston Stores in 1976. A new Myers Whittwood location had opened at Whittwood Center in 1974. In 1984, Boston Stores acquired Wineman's, whose roots included Ventura and Oxnard and whose Huntington Park store had been a Pacific Boulevard anchor since 1924. Several Wineman's branches became Boston Stores. Boston Stores also bought Moore's Department Store in Lompoc in 1990. Debt associated with a 1984 leveraged buyout, acquisitions and new systems weighed on the chain. It sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 1992; some locations closed, and the remaining stores were liquidated in 1996.
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.