Silo Electronics Luggage Tag
2.4'' × 4''
$16.99
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Silo Electronics began in Philadelphia in 1946, when Sidney Cooper took his goods door to door before opening a neighborhood store in Manayunk. From those local beginnings, the discount retailer grew into a national chain known for appliances, televisions, and memorable regional identity. This luggage tag brings that story along on every journey, recalling the changing names and store formats that made Silo familiar to shoppers across the country. A thoughtful pick for former customers and retail history enthusiasts.
Silo began in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Sidney Cooper founded the business in 1946 after serving in World War II. Its name combined the first two letters of Cooper and his wife Lorraine's names. Before opening a retail shop, the company sold goods door to door on installment plans; around 1951, it opened its first store in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood, selling appliances and televisions. The early discounter expanded across the Philadelphia region and went public in 1962. In 1970, it entered Colorado by buying Downing's stores in Denver, then acquired three Appliance-TV City stores in Arizona. Audio World, a wholly owned subsidiary, launched in 1972 and later became part of Silo store departments; the chain used the Silo/Audio World name for a time. After Cooper's death in 1976, son-in-law Barry Feinberg led the company. Pittsburgh-based Cyclops Steel acquired Silo in 1980, supporting rapid national expansion. Silo acquired 19 Los Angeles-area stores from the Federated Group in 1989. British retailer Dixons Group bought Silo in 1987; in 1993 it sold a controlling stake to Detroit-based Fretter, Inc. Fretter closed the remaining Silo stores by the end of 1995, and the parent entered bankruptcy. The remaining company stores closed by May 1996.
Silo Electronics began in Philadelphia in 1946, when Sidney Cooper took his goods door to door before opening a neighborhood store in Manayunk. From those local beginnings, the discount retailer grew into a national chain known for appliances, televisions, and memorable regional identity. This luggage tag brings that story along on every journey, recalling the changing names and store formats that made Silo familiar to shoppers across the country. A thoughtful pick for former customers and retail history enthusiasts.
Silo began in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Sidney Cooper founded the business in 1946 after serving in World War II. Its name combined the first two letters of Cooper and his wife Lorraine's names. Before opening a retail shop, the company sold goods door to door on installment plans; around 1951, it opened its first store in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood, selling appliances and televisions. The early discounter expanded across the Philadelphia region and went public in 1962. In 1970, it entered Colorado by buying Downing's stores in Denver, then acquired three Appliance-TV City stores in Arizona. Audio World, a wholly owned subsidiary, launched in 1972 and later became part of Silo store departments; the chain used the Silo/Audio World name for a time. After Cooper's death in 1976, son-in-law Barry Feinberg led the company. Pittsburgh-based Cyclops Steel acquired Silo in 1980, supporting rapid national expansion. Silo acquired 19 Los Angeles-area stores from the Federated Group in 1989. British retailer Dixons Group bought Silo in 1987; in 1993 it sold a controlling stake to Detroit-based Fretter, Inc. Fretter closed the remaining Silo stores by the end of 1995, and the parent entered bankruptcy. The remaining company stores closed by May 1996.
| 2.4'' × 4'' | |
| Width, in | 2.40 |
| Height, in | 4.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.20 |
Product features
- Durable 100% acrylic body with glossy printed front
- Adjustable black leather strap with buckle
- One-side high-definition print in vibrant colors
- Rear opening pocket for business card or contact info
- Compact size 2.4” × 4” (6 × 10 cm)
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth