Marsh Supermarkets Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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$19.99
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Keep a familiar regional name in view with this Marsh Supermarkets Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet. Ermal Marsh founded the company in Muncie in 1931, and its stores became part of daily life across central Indiana and western Ohio. From the family-led early years to the 1974 barcode-scanning milestone in Troy, Marsh built a distinctive place in grocery history. Former shoppers and collectors can use this small keepsake to remember neighborhood errands, local communities, and a retailer whose story began with one store and spanned generations.
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 Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
Keep a familiar regional name in view with this Marsh Supermarkets Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet. Ermal Marsh founded the company in Muncie in 1931, and its stores became part of daily life across central Indiana and western Ohio. From the family-led early years to the 1974 barcode-scanning milestone in Troy, Marsh built a distinctive place in grocery history. Former shoppers and collectors can use this small keepsake to remember neighborhood errands, local communities, and a retailer whose story began with one store and spanned generations.
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" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth