Marsh Supermarkets Car Coaster
2.6'' × 2.6" / 1pc
$10.99
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$10.99
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Add a reminder of hometown shopping history to everyday drives with this Marsh Supermarkets car coaster. Ermal Marsh opened the original store in Muncie, Indiana, in 1931, beginning a company that would become a regional grocery name across central Indiana and western Ohio. Marsh also made retail history in 1974, when its Troy, Ohio, store became the first grocery store in the world to use a barcode scanner. A fitting keepsake for former shoppers, Indiana and Ohio locals, and collectors who enjoy the stories behind familiar businesses.
Founded by Ermal Marsh in Muncie, Indiana, in 1931, Marsh grew from a single store into a regional grocery chain. It went public in 1953, the year it operated 16 Marsh stores, and opened its first Ohio store in Van Wert in 1956. After Ermal’s death in 1959, his brother Estel became president. The business adopted the name Marsh Supermarkets in 1960; Don Marsh became president in 1968. In 1974, a Troy, Ohio, Marsh store became the first grocery store in the world to use a barcode scanner. The company acquired O’Malia’s Food Markets in 2001 and later converted three Mr. D’s stores to that banner. Sun Capital Partners acquired Marsh in 2006, taking it private, and separated Village Pantry convenience stores in 2007. Marsh filed for bankruptcy in May 2017 and was liquidated. Kroger subsidiary Topvalco acquired 11 stores, while Fresh Encounter acquired 15. Fresh Encounter rebranded 14 as Needler’s Fresh Market and one in Van Wert as Chief Supermarket. The remaining stores closed by July 2017, ending Marsh’s operations.
Marsh Supermarkets Car Coaster
$10.99
Sale price
$10.99
Regular price
Add a reminder of hometown shopping history to everyday drives with this Marsh Supermarkets car coaster. Ermal Marsh opened the original store in Muncie, Indiana, in 1931, beginning a company that would become a regional grocery name across central Indiana and western Ohio. Marsh also made retail history in 1974, when its Troy, Ohio, store became the first grocery store in the world to use a barcode scanner. A fitting keepsake for former shoppers, Indiana and Ohio locals, and collectors who enjoy the stories behind familiar businesses.
Founded by Ermal Marsh in Muncie, Indiana, in 1931, Marsh grew from a single store into a regional grocery chain. It went public in 1953, the year it operated 16 Marsh stores, and opened its first Ohio store in Van Wert in 1956. After Ermal’s death in 1959, his brother Estel became president. The business adopted the name Marsh Supermarkets in 1960; Don Marsh became president in 1968. In 1974, a Troy, Ohio, Marsh store became the first grocery store in the world to use a barcode scanner. The company acquired O’Malia’s Food Markets in 2001 and later converted three Mr. D’s stores to that banner. Sun Capital Partners acquired Marsh in 2006, taking it private, and separated Village Pantry convenience stores in 2007. Marsh filed for bankruptcy in May 2017 and was liquidated. Kroger subsidiary Topvalco acquired 11 stores, while Fresh Encounter acquired 15. Fresh Encounter rebranded 14 as Needler’s Fresh Market and one in Van Wert as Chief Supermarket. The remaining stores closed by July 2017, ending Marsh’s operations.
| 2.6'' × 2.6" | |
| Width, in | 2.60 |
| Height, in | 2.60 |
| Thickness, in | 0.30 |
Product features
- Made from 100% soapstone — naturally absorbent
- Available in 1, 2, or 4-piece sets with the same print on each
- One-sided full-color print with a matte finish
- 2.6″ × 2.6″ size fits most vehicle drink holders; notch for easy removal
- Removable “Made in China” sticker on the bottom
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth