Silo Electronics Tough Phone Case
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$24.99
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Carry a reminder of Silo Electronics’ history with a phone case inspired by the retailer’s journey. Sidney Cooper founded Silo in Philadelphia in 1946, and the business grew from local roots into a national chain, with Audio World adding another chapter to its story. Later ownership changes and store closures reflected a broader shift in American electronics retail. For former shoppers and brand collectors, this case connects an everyday essential with a distinctive piece of company history.
Silo was an American electronics retailer founded by Sidney Cooper in Philadelphia in 1946. Before opening a store, Cooper ran a door-to-door installment business; around 1951 he opened Silo’s first retail location in Manayunk, selling appliances and televisions. The company grew across the Philadelphia-area tri-state region and went public in 1962. In 1970 it expanded west by purchasing stores in Denver and Arizona, and in 1972 it launched Audio World, later adding audio departments to Silo stores. After Cooper’s death in 1976, son-in-law Barry Feinberg led the business. Pittsburgh-based Cyclops Steel acquired Silo in 1980, and the chain expanded nationally. At its peak it had 232 stores and $1.2 billion in revenue. British retailer Dixons Group acquired Silo in 1987. In 1989 Silo purchased 19 stores in the Los Angeles area from Federated Group. In 1993 Dixons sold a controlling stake to Detroit-based Fretter, Inc. Facing intense competition, declining sales, and integration challenges, Silo closed its remaining stores by the end of 1995; the parent company entered bankruptcy, and the rest of its stores closed by May 1996.
Carry a reminder of Silo Electronics’ history with a phone case inspired by the retailer’s journey. Sidney Cooper founded Silo in Philadelphia in 1946, and the business grew from local roots into a national chain, with Audio World adding another chapter to its story. Later ownership changes and store closures reflected a broader shift in American electronics retail. For former shoppers and brand collectors, this case connects an everyday essential with a distinctive piece of company history.
Silo was an American electronics retailer founded by Sidney Cooper in Philadelphia in 1946. Before opening a store, Cooper ran a door-to-door installment business; around 1951 he opened Silo’s first retail location in Manayunk, selling appliances and televisions. The company grew across the Philadelphia-area tri-state region and went public in 1962. In 1970 it expanded west by purchasing stores in Denver and Arizona, and in 1972 it launched Audio World, later adding audio departments to Silo stores. After Cooper’s death in 1976, son-in-law Barry Feinberg led the business. Pittsburgh-based Cyclops Steel acquired Silo in 1980, and the chain expanded nationally. At its peak it had 232 stores and $1.2 billion in revenue. British retailer Dixons Group acquired Silo in 1987. In 1989 Silo purchased 19 stores in the Los Angeles area from Federated Group. In 1993 Dixons sold a controlling stake to Detroit-based Fretter, Inc. Facing intense competition, declining sales, and integration challenges, Silo closed its remaining stores by the end of 1995; the parent company entered bankruptcy, and the rest of its stores closed by May 1996.
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.