King's Department Stores 20oz Insulated Tumbler
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Take a piece of regional retail history along with the story of King's Department Stores. Founded in Brockton in 1956, King's expanded to 187 stores and built its reach through acquisitions across the Eastern United States. The chain's history also includes a proposed merger that was called off, a Chapter 11 filing in 1982, and its purchase by Ames in 1984, when most locations became Ames stores. This tumbler is a fitting everyday companion and a memorable choice for collectors of American retail history.
King's Department Stores was an Eastern United States discount-store chain that began in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1956. The business expanded to 187 stores, including three in the Buffalo, New York, area. Its growth included acquisitions of other retail chains: Miracle Mart in 1968, Sandy's Discount Stores in 1966, Welles in 1973, and Barker's Discount Department Stores in 1980. The supplied article gives two dates for its purchase of Mammoth Mart: its narrative says 1978, while its acquisition list says 1977. In 1978, King's also proposed a merger with W.R. Grace, which was projected to add $325 million in sales revenue to Grace. The merger was called off in June that year. Economic downturn and debt associated with the Mammoth purchase preceded King's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 1982. In 1984, Ames Department Stores purchased the chain and converted most King's locations into Ames stores. Ames later went out of business in 2002. King's history connects regional discount retail growth, acquisitions, financial strain, bankruptcy, and the conversion of stores under a successor company.
King's Department Stores 20oz Insulated Tumbler
$34.99
Sale price
$34.99
Regular price
| 20oz | |
|---|---|
| Height, in | 6.77 |
| Diameter, in | 2.83 - 3.39 |
Take a piece of regional retail history along with the story of King's Department Stores. Founded in Brockton in 1956, King's expanded to 187 stores and built its reach through acquisitions across the Eastern United States. The chain's history also includes a proposed merger that was called off, a Chapter 11 filing in 1982, and its purchase by Ames in 1984, when most locations became Ames stores. This tumbler is a fitting everyday companion and a memorable choice for collectors of American retail history.
King's Department Stores was an Eastern United States discount-store chain that began in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1956. The business expanded to 187 stores, including three in the Buffalo, New York, area. Its growth included acquisitions of other retail chains: Miracle Mart in 1968, Sandy's Discount Stores in 1966, Welles in 1973, and Barker's Discount Department Stores in 1980. The supplied article gives two dates for its purchase of Mammoth Mart: its narrative says 1978, while its acquisition list says 1977. In 1978, King's also proposed a merger with W.R. Grace, which was projected to add $325 million in sales revenue to Grace. The merger was called off in June that year. Economic downturn and debt associated with the Mammoth purchase preceded King's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 1982. In 1984, Ames Department Stores purchased the chain and converted most King's locations into Ames stores. Ames later went out of business in 2002. King's history connects regional discount retail growth, acquisitions, financial strain, bankruptcy, and the conversion of stores under a successor company.
| 20oz | |
| Height, in | 6.77 |
| Diameter, in | 2.83 - 3.39 |
Product features
- 20oz vacuum-insulated stainless steel body for long-lasting temperature control
- Double-wall construction resists rust, staining, and corrosion
- Clear push-on lid with rubber gasket provides a secure, spill-resistant seal
- Dishwasher-safe materials for straightforward cleanup
- Full-color glossy wraparound finish with rounded corners for a sleek, durable look
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
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Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap