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Celebrate a familiar chapter of Michigan retail with a Perry Drug Stores car magnet. From its first Pontiac pharmacy in 1957, Perry grew into a major regional chain, expanding around Detroit and into other Michigan communities. The company’s acquisition by Rite Aid in January 1995 marked a lasting change in the local pharmacy landscape. This collectible-inspired piece is suited to former customers, regional history enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys remembering the brands that served their neighborhood.
Perry Drug Stores began in 1957, when founder Jack A. Robinson opened a pharmacy on Perry Street in Pontiac, Michigan. A second store followed in 1960, and the company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1973. Perry grew into a Michigan-centered retailer, operating more than 200 drug stores at its 1980s peak alongside automotive-parts and discount health-and-beauty businesses. Its expansion included the 1984 purchase of Cook Drug stores in Flint and the 1985 acquisition of Apex Drug stores and other former Cunningham locations. Perry entered the Chicago market in 1989, but sold those operations the following year. In 1990, purchases of Revco locations strengthened its Detroit-area presence and extended the chain to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula; Perry also sold its Indiana and Wisconsin stores and its A. L. Price outlets. After losses and a shift back toward pharmacy retail, Perry sold Auto Works in 1988. Rite Aid acquired Perry in a deal completed in January 1995, taking ownership of its 224 stores and bringing the Rite Aid name to the Detroit area. Perry Drug Stores, Inc. remained an active Rite Aid subsidiary in the company’s 2023 bankruptcy filings.
Perry Drug Stores Car Magnet
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Celebrate a familiar chapter of Michigan retail with a Perry Drug Stores car magnet. From its first Pontiac pharmacy in 1957, Perry grew into a major regional chain, expanding around Detroit and into other Michigan communities. The company’s acquisition by Rite Aid in January 1995 marked a lasting change in the local pharmacy landscape. This collectible-inspired piece is suited to former customers, regional history enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys remembering the brands that served their neighborhood.
Perry Drug Stores began in 1957, when founder Jack A. Robinson opened a pharmacy on Perry Street in Pontiac, Michigan. A second store followed in 1960, and the company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1973. Perry grew into a Michigan-centered retailer, operating more than 200 drug stores at its 1980s peak alongside automotive-parts and discount health-and-beauty businesses. Its expansion included the 1984 purchase of Cook Drug stores in Flint and the 1985 acquisition of Apex Drug stores and other former Cunningham locations. Perry entered the Chicago market in 1989, but sold those operations the following year. In 1990, purchases of Revco locations strengthened its Detroit-area presence and extended the chain to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula; Perry also sold its Indiana and Wisconsin stores and its A. L. Price outlets. After losses and a shift back toward pharmacy retail, Perry sold Auto Works in 1988. Rite Aid acquired Perry in a deal completed in January 1995, taking ownership of its 224 stores and bringing the Rite Aid name to the Detroit area. Perry Drug Stores, Inc. remained an active Rite Aid subsidiary in the company’s 2023 bankruptcy filings.
| 7.5'' × 4.5'' | |
| Width, in | 7.50 |
| Height, in | 4.50 |
Product features
- 100% vinyl face with matte finish for a muted, non-reflective look
- Black magnetic backing grips metal surfaces and removes cleanly
- All-weather durability—resists rain and sun exposure
- Available in three sizes to fit vehicles, toolboxes, or merch displays
- Printed with Digital-Direct Printing (DDP) for sharp, long-lasting color
Care instructions
- Wipe the dust off gently with a soft, dry cloth.