Shopko Metal Bottle Opener
One size / Silver
$19.99
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Celebrate the everyday department-store memories behind Shopko with a metal bottle opener inspired by the retailer's Wisconsin roots. Shopko began in Green Bay in 1962 and expanded across the Midwest, becoming part of daily life in communities large and small. Its changing ShopKo and Shopko names, along with the Shopko Hometown chapter, make its history especially meaningful to collectors. A practical keepsake for former shoppers and retail-history enthusiasts, it recalls a regional chain whose broad store era concluded in 2019.
Shopko began as ShopKo Corporation, founded by Chicago pharmacist James Ruben and investors in 1962. Its first department store opened on Military Avenue in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the company later established its headquarters in nearby Ashwaubenon. It expanded across the Midwest, adding pharmacy and optical services and, in 1971, merging with SuperValu. Shopko became publicly traded in 1991. Its 1999 purchase of regional discount retailer Pamida added stores serving smaller communities; Pamida later separated from Shopko, then merged with it in 2012, when many former Pamida locations became Shopko Hometown stores. In 2005, an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners acquired Shopko and returned it to private ownership. The company adopted the Shopko name in 2007, while smaller Shopko Express pharmacies and Hometown stores broadened its formats. Shopko filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 16, 2019, and announced that March that it would close its remaining stores. Most retail operations ended by June 23, 2019. Shopko Optical locations continued operating and were later acquired by Fielmann AG.
Celebrate the everyday department-store memories behind Shopko with a metal bottle opener inspired by the retailer's Wisconsin roots. Shopko began in Green Bay in 1962 and expanded across the Midwest, becoming part of daily life in communities large and small. Its changing ShopKo and Shopko names, along with the Shopko Hometown chapter, make its history especially meaningful to collectors. A practical keepsake for former shoppers and retail-history enthusiasts, it recalls a regional chain whose broad store era concluded in 2019.
Shopko began as ShopKo Corporation, founded by Chicago pharmacist James Ruben and investors in 1962. Its first department store opened on Military Avenue in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the company later established its headquarters in nearby Ashwaubenon. It expanded across the Midwest, adding pharmacy and optical services and, in 1971, merging with SuperValu. Shopko became publicly traded in 1991. Its 1999 purchase of regional discount retailer Pamida added stores serving smaller communities; Pamida later separated from Shopko, then merged with it in 2012, when many former Pamida locations became Shopko Hometown stores. In 2005, an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners acquired Shopko and returned it to private ownership. The company adopted the Shopko name in 2007, while smaller Shopko Express pharmacies and Hometown stores broadened its formats. Shopko filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 16, 2019, and announced that March that it would close its remaining stores. Most retail operations ended by June 23, 2019. Shopko Optical locations continued operating and were later acquired by Fielmann AG.
This slim, all-metal bottle opener feels like the trusted tool you reach for when friends gather and stories start. Forged from heavy-duty stainless steel, it slides into a pocket or bartending apron without bulk, then delivers confident leverage when a cold drink needs freeing. The flat surface accepts crisp laser engraving, so names, dates, or logos stay sharp through years of use. Use it behind the home bar, at backyard tailgates, or hand one to each member of your wedding party — it’s built to take commercial-level wear while still looking clean and refined. Simple, sturdy, and ready for the next toast.
Product features
- 100% heavy-duty stainless steel resists rust and bending
- Flat surface optimized for permanent precision laser engraving
- Ergonomic all-metal grip provides strong leverage
- Slim, ultra-flat profile fits pockets and bar drawers
- Commercial-grade durability for frequent use
| One size | |
| Width, in | 5.50 |
| Height, in | 1.50 |
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland