K's Merchandise Mart Spiral Notebook
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Give notes and ideas a connection to local history with this K's Merchandise spiral notebook. Raymond “Ray” Eldridge Sr. and his son Kay founded the Decatur retailer in 1957, growing it into a catalog showroom chain with 17 stores across five states. The name recalls a regional shopping destination where customers could find furniture, jewelry, electronics, and more. A useful pick for journaling, study, or everyday lists, and a meaningful keepsake for former shoppers and Midwest retail-history collectors.
K's Merchandise Mart, Inc., commonly known as K's Merchandise, was a catalog showroom department store based in Decatur, Illinois. Raymond "Ray" Eldridge Sr. and his son Kay founded the company in 1957. It sold furniture, jewelry, electronics, and other general merchandise. By the time it closed, K's had 17 stores across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Kentucky. The company also operated four Bargains Only stores in Illinois: Mt. Zion, Champaign, Springfield, and Peoria. Their assortment included clothing, household goods, and furniture. By the 2000s, competition from big-box stores had eroded K's sales for years. Boston's Gordon Brothers Group took over the company from the founding family and appointed Bill Weinstein as president. After an effort to turn around store operations, K's announced on October 3, 2006, that it would liquidate and close to pay its creditors in full. Bargains Only stores closed ahead of their parent stores; the final one, in Mt. Zion, closed in October 2006.
K's Merchandise Mart Spiral Notebook
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
Give notes and ideas a connection to local history with this K's Merchandise spiral notebook. Raymond “Ray” Eldridge Sr. and his son Kay founded the Decatur retailer in 1957, growing it into a catalog showroom chain with 17 stores across five states. The name recalls a regional shopping destination where customers could find furniture, jewelry, electronics, and more. A useful pick for journaling, study, or everyday lists, and a meaningful keepsake for former shoppers and Midwest retail-history collectors.
K's Merchandise Mart, Inc., commonly known as K's Merchandise, was a catalog showroom department store based in Decatur, Illinois. Raymond "Ray" Eldridge Sr. and his son Kay founded the company in 1957. It sold furniture, jewelry, electronics, and other general merchandise. By the time it closed, K's had 17 stores across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Kentucky. The company also operated four Bargains Only stores in Illinois: Mt. Zion, Champaign, Springfield, and Peoria. Their assortment included clothing, household goods, and furniture. By the 2000s, competition from big-box stores had eroded K's sales for years. Boston's Gordon Brothers Group took over the company from the founding family and appointed Bill Weinstein as president. After an effort to turn around store operations, K's announced on October 3, 2006, that it would liquidate and close to pay its creditors in full. Bargains Only stores closed ahead of their parent stores; the final one, in Mt. Zion, closed in October 2006.
| One Size | |
| Height, in | 8.00 |
| Length, in | 6.00 |
| Thickness, in | 0.60 |
Product features
- 118 ruled pages (59 sheets) of smooth 90gsm paper for clear, bleed-resistant writing
- 350gsm front and back covers with a printed front and dark grey back for durability
- Metal spiral binding that lays flat and allows easy page removal
- Interior document pocket on back cover for storing receipts, maps, or notes
- Compact size: 6" x 8" (15.2 x 20.3 cm) — portable and ride-ready
Care instructions
- Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.
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Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.