Service Merchandise Tough Phone Case
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$24.99
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Carry a reminder of the catalog-showroom era with this Service Merchandise tough phone case. Founded in Pulaski, Tennessee, in 1934, the company grew from a five-and-dime into a nationwide retailer known for catalogs, working displays and purchase pickup near the exit. Its story reflects the changing habits of American shoppers, from busy mall visits to a retail landscape reshaped by discount competition. A thoughtful choice for former customers and retail-history enthusiasts.
Service Merchandise began in 1934 as a five-and-dime store founded by Harry and Mary Zimmerman in Pulaski, Tennessee. After leaving the wholesale business, they developed the company into a catalog-showroom retailer, opening a showroom at 309 Broadway in downtown Nashville in 1960. During the 1970s and 1980s, it became a leading retailer of this kind, expanding nationwide, often near major shopping malls, and reaching more than $4 billion in annual sales at its peak. In the early 1980s, its headquarters moved from Nashville to nearby Brentwood, Tennessee. In May 1985, the company acquired H. J. Wilson Co. for approximately $200 million to strengthen its presence in Sun Belt states. Its retail holdings also included Zim’s Jewelers, HomeOwners Warehouse, later called Mr. HOW Warehouse, The Lingerie Store and The Toy Store. Facing competition from large discount chains, Service Merchandise restructured in the 1990s and shifted its focus toward jewelry, gifts and home decor. It entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1999. After another attempted turnaround in 2001, it closed its remaining showrooms and ceased operations by early 2002.
Carry a reminder of the catalog-showroom era with this Service Merchandise tough phone case. Founded in Pulaski, Tennessee, in 1934, the company grew from a five-and-dime into a nationwide retailer known for catalogs, working displays and purchase pickup near the exit. Its story reflects the changing habits of American shoppers, from busy mall visits to a retail landscape reshaped by discount competition. A thoughtful choice for former customers and retail-history enthusiasts.
Service Merchandise began in 1934 as a five-and-dime store founded by Harry and Mary Zimmerman in Pulaski, Tennessee. After leaving the wholesale business, they developed the company into a catalog-showroom retailer, opening a showroom at 309 Broadway in downtown Nashville in 1960. During the 1970s and 1980s, it became a leading retailer of this kind, expanding nationwide, often near major shopping malls, and reaching more than $4 billion in annual sales at its peak. In the early 1980s, its headquarters moved from Nashville to nearby Brentwood, Tennessee. In May 1985, the company acquired H. J. Wilson Co. for approximately $200 million to strengthen its presence in Sun Belt states. Its retail holdings also included Zim’s Jewelers, HomeOwners Warehouse, later called Mr. HOW Warehouse, The Lingerie Store and The Toy Store. Facing competition from large discount chains, Service Merchandise restructured in the 1990s and shifted its focus toward jewelry, gifts and home decor. It entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1999. After another attempted turnaround in 2001, it closed its remaining showrooms and ceased operations by early 2002.
Product features
- Durable Lexan/polycarbonate shell with glossy full-color finish
- Flexible TPU interior liner for shock absorption and impact dispersion
- Lay-flat bezel that protects the screen from small scratches
- UV-protected surface resists outdoor weathering and color fading
- Supports wireless charging; two-piece design for secure fit
Care instructions
- Clean with damp cotton or microfiber cloth. Add a drop of dish soap to the cloth if needed.
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Clean with damp cotton or microfiber cloth. Add a drop of dish soap to the cloth if needed.