Sprouse-Reitz Spiral Notebook
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Make room for notes, lists, and ideas alongside a chapter of regional retail history with this Sprouse-Reitz Spiral Notebook. Founded in Tacoma in 1909, Sprouse-Reitz grew to more than 470 stores across eleven western states. The chain later tried a new identity as “Sprouse!” and announced a shift in store focus in 1990, before liquidation began in 1993. This notebook is a thoughtful everyday companion for collectors and anyone drawn to the story of the five-and-dime era.
Sprouse-Reitz was a five-and-dime store chain based in Portland, Oregon. The Sprouse-Reitz Company was founded in 1909 in Tacoma, Washington, and grew to more than 470 stores across eleven western states. As its business declined, the retailer tried a new identity around January 1989, rebranding its stores as “Sprouse!” In June 1990, when the chain had 287 stores, CEO Robert Sprouse II said it would focus on toys, housewares, crafts, home furnishings, family apparel, greeting cards, wrapping paper, and other paper products. Later that year, the chain was sold for $22.9 million to SR Partners, a joint venture involving real estate and acquisition firms and individual investors. The company could not find a buyer for its remaining stores. In December 1993, Sprouse-Reitz Inc. began liquidating and announced the closure of its remaining 84 locations. The last stores were expected to close in February 1994; by late February, their scheduled closing date was March 20. The chain’s history spans its early growth, a late-era rebranding, an attempted change in retail focus, and liquidation.
Make room for notes, lists, and ideas alongside a chapter of regional retail history with this Sprouse-Reitz Spiral Notebook. Founded in Tacoma in 1909, Sprouse-Reitz grew to more than 470 stores across eleven western states. The chain later tried a new identity as “Sprouse!” and announced a shift in store focus in 1990, before liquidation began in 1993. This notebook is a thoughtful everyday companion for collectors and anyone drawn to the story of the five-and-dime era.
Sprouse-Reitz was a five-and-dime store chain based in Portland, Oregon. The Sprouse-Reitz Company was founded in 1909 in Tacoma, Washington, and grew to more than 470 stores across eleven western states. As its business declined, the retailer tried a new identity around January 1989, rebranding its stores as “Sprouse!” In June 1990, when the chain had 287 stores, CEO Robert Sprouse II said it would focus on toys, housewares, crafts, home furnishings, family apparel, greeting cards, wrapping paper, and other paper products. Later that year, the chain was sold for $22.9 million to SR Partners, a joint venture involving real estate and acquisition firms and individual investors. The company could not find a buyer for its remaining stores. In December 1993, Sprouse-Reitz Inc. began liquidating and announced the closure of its remaining 84 locations. The last stores were expected to close in February 1994; by late February, their scheduled closing date was March 20. The chain’s history spans its early growth, a late-era rebranding, an attempted change in retail focus, and liquidation.
| One Size | |
| Height, in | 8.00 |
| Length, in | 6.00 |
| Thickness, in | 0.60 |
Product features
- 118 ruled pages (59 sheets) of smooth 90gsm paper for clear, bleed-resistant writing
- 350gsm front and back covers with a printed front and dark grey back for durability
- Metal spiral binding that lays flat and allows easy page removal
- Interior document pocket on back cover for storing receipts, maps, or notes
- Compact size: 6" x 8" (15.2 x 20.3 cm) — portable and ride-ready
Care instructions
- Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.
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Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.