Ontario Discount Department Store 20oz Insulated Tumbler
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$34.99
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Carry a piece of Ohio retail history into your daily routine with this Ontario Discount Department Store tumbler. Ontario started as Ontario Super Mart in 1950s Lorain, then joined Cook Coffee Co. in 1964 and became part of a growing portfolio of Cook United retail brands. Its stores spread through Ohio and reached Missouri, reflecting the changing scale of regional discount retail. A thoughtful pick for former shoppers, local-history enthusiasts and collectors drawn to the story behind familiar store names.
Ontario began as Ontario Super Mart, a Lorain, Ohio-based retail chain in the 1950s, selling clothing, groceries, hardware, electronics and household goods. In 1964, Cook Coffee Co. of Maple Heights, Ohio, acquired the nine-store chain; the company later became Cook United Inc. Ontario was then operated as Ontario Discount Department Stores alongside several other Cook United retail brands. The chain expanded in Ohio, including into Toledo, and also opened stores in Missouri. By the 1970s, Ontario stores operated in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland and Dayton. Cook United acquired Clark's Department Stores in 1968, converting some locations to its Cooks name. In 1975, Cook United had 82 stores across its various brands, below its stated sales goal, and announced it would end Ontario operations in Missouri. Ontario had 23 stores at the start of the 1980s. After Cook United acquired Rink's Bargain City in 1981, it dropped the Ontario name in May and converted 19 stores to Rink's or Cooks. Cook United later entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1984 and closed its remaining stores in 1987, then liquidated under Chapter 7.
Ontario Discount Department Store 20oz Insulated Tumbler
$34.99
Sale price
$34.99
Regular price
Carry a piece of Ohio retail history into your daily routine with this Ontario Discount Department Store tumbler. Ontario started as Ontario Super Mart in 1950s Lorain, then joined Cook Coffee Co. in 1964 and became part of a growing portfolio of Cook United retail brands. Its stores spread through Ohio and reached Missouri, reflecting the changing scale of regional discount retail. A thoughtful pick for former shoppers, local-history enthusiasts and collectors drawn to the story behind familiar store names.
Ontario began as Ontario Super Mart, a Lorain, Ohio-based retail chain in the 1950s, selling clothing, groceries, hardware, electronics and household goods. In 1964, Cook Coffee Co. of Maple Heights, Ohio, acquired the nine-store chain; the company later became Cook United Inc. Ontario was then operated as Ontario Discount Department Stores alongside several other Cook United retail brands. The chain expanded in Ohio, including into Toledo, and also opened stores in Missouri. By the 1970s, Ontario stores operated in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland and Dayton. Cook United acquired Clark's Department Stores in 1968, converting some locations to its Cooks name. In 1975, Cook United had 82 stores across its various brands, below its stated sales goal, and announced it would end Ontario operations in Missouri. Ontario had 23 stores at the start of the 1980s. After Cook United acquired Rink's Bargain City in 1981, it dropped the Ontario name in May and converted 19 stores to Rink's or Cooks. Cook United later entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1984 and closed its remaining stores in 1987, then liquidated under Chapter 7.
| 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