{"product_id":"marsh-supermarkets-double-sided-keychain-charm","title":"Marsh Supermarkets Double-Sided Keychain Charm","description":"GhostCorp Apparel - resurrecting iconic corporate ghosts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarry a small reminder of Marsh Supermarkets and its roots in Muncie, Indiana, where Ermal Marsh opened the first store in 1931. The company expanded into Ohio, acquired O’Malia’s Food Markets, and became part of a distinctive regional grocery story. Its 1974 barcode-scanning milestone in Troy, Ohio, remains a notable moment in retail history. This double-sided keychain charm is a keepsake for former shoppers and collectors drawn to local businesses and their legacies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Acrylic construction with white base and double-sided print\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Compact size ~3.15\" x 1.57\" (8 x 4 cm); measurements may vary up to 1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Includes metal ring and short chain for secure attachment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Durable, lightweight—made for everyday carry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Manufactured product sourced from China; intended for adult use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"3.15\" x 1.57\"","offer_id":54675072155932,"sku":"26428119005084278202","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/2517\/5580\/files\/7702604524099622285_2048.jpg?v=1791515489","url":"https:\/\/ghostcorpapparel.com\/products\/marsh-supermarkets-double-sided-keychain-charm","provider":"Ghost Corp Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}