Brody Brothers Dry Goods Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
$15.99
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Mark the season with a keepsake recalling Brody Brothers Dry Goods, the family-led retailer that grew from Kinston into a familiar presence across eastern North Carolina. Founded by Leo Brody in 1928, the business expanded into six mall stores and became part of the region’s changing retail landscape. Its story brings together family entrepreneurship, local shopping traditions, and memories of communities including Greenville, Goldsboro, and New Bern. This ceramic ornament is a meaningful choice for former shoppers and collectors of regional department-store history.
Brody Brothers Dry Goods Company, Inc., commonly known as Brody's, grew from a family shoe business into an upscale fashion merchandise chain serving eastern North Carolina. Hyman J. Brody began the business in Sumter, South Carolina, in the early 20th century. In 1928, his son Leo moved to Kinston, North Carolina, and founded Brody Brothers Dry Goods. Leo and six of his brothers expanded the retail operation, which acquired Cohen & Sons Clothing in 1973. By the time Proffitt's acquired Brody's in 1998, the chain had six stores in six eastern North Carolina malls, with a combined 275,000 square feet of retail space. Locations included Greenville, Rocky Mount, Kinston, Goldsboro, and New Bern. The Kinston store later became Proffitt's. In 2005, Belk acquired the Greenville, Rocky Mount, Kinston, and Goldsboro stores when Saks sold Proffitt's to Belk. The Rocky Mount location did not become a Belk because Golden East already had one; it instead became Bed Bath & Beyond and Ross Dress for Less. Brody's was formerly headquartered in Greenville.
Mark the season with a keepsake recalling Brody Brothers Dry Goods, the family-led retailer that grew from Kinston into a familiar presence across eastern North Carolina. Founded by Leo Brody in 1928, the business expanded into six mall stores and became part of the region’s changing retail landscape. Its story brings together family entrepreneurship, local shopping traditions, and memories of communities including Greenville, Goldsboro, and New Bern. This ceramic ornament is a meaningful choice for former shoppers and collectors of regional department-store history.
Brody Brothers Dry Goods Company, Inc., commonly known as Brody's, grew from a family shoe business into an upscale fashion merchandise chain serving eastern North Carolina. Hyman J. Brody began the business in Sumter, South Carolina, in the early 20th century. In 1928, his son Leo moved to Kinston, North Carolina, and founded Brody Brothers Dry Goods. Leo and six of his brothers expanded the retail operation, which acquired Cohen & Sons Clothing in 1973. By the time Proffitt's acquired Brody's in 1998, the chain had six stores in six eastern North Carolina malls, with a combined 275,000 square feet of retail space. Locations included Greenville, Rocky Mount, Kinston, Goldsboro, and New Bern. The Kinston store later became Proffitt's. In 2005, Belk acquired the Greenville, Rocky Mount, Kinston, and Goldsboro stores when Saks sold Proffitt's to Belk. The Rocky Mount location did not become a Belk because Golden East already had one; it instead became Bed Bath & Beyond and Ross Dress for Less. Brody's was formerly headquartered in Greenville.
| Heart | Round | |
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Product features
- 100% white ceramic construction — strong and durable
- Double-sided print with matte finish option
- Golden hanging string included
- UV-decorated for lasting color
- Available in white or gold gift packaging (single ornament per pack)
Care instructions
- Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing