Stuarts Department Stores Double-Sided Keychain Charm
3.15" x 1.57"
$4.99
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Stuarts Department Stores Double-Sided Keychain Charm
$4.99
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Keep a small piece of New England retail history close at hand with this Stuarts Department Stores keychain charm. Founded in 1957, the regional chain grew across New England, with a strong presence in Massachusetts, and became part of local shopping memories. Its story includes private-label ambitions, changing store designs, and a determined expansion to 26 outlets. This keepsake honors the name and the people who remember browsing Stuarts, whether collecting department-store history or celebrating a connection to the region.
Stuarts Department Stores Inc. was founded in New England in 1957. By the time it incorporated in Delaware in 1983, the regional clothing and housewares retailer operated in every New England state, with its main focus in Massachusetts. During the 1980s and 1990s, the chain sought to move beyond its reputation as a reseller of leftover department-store merchandise by investing in its own label. It also spent heavily on a cosmetic overhaul of its properties, adopting a color scheme compared in the source to Bradlees. The company expanded rapidly to 26 outlets, including through its purchase of Harry's of Barre, Vermont, and built a major distribution and office complex in Franklin, Massachusetts. Corporate management instability accompanied these changes, while store-level sales and inventory processes remained manual. Stuarts filed for Chapter 11 protection in December 1990, emerged in October 1992, and filed again in May 1995. It went out of business shortly afterward. Joseph Ettore was identified as president and CEO in 1989.
Keep a small piece of New England retail history close at hand with this Stuarts Department Stores keychain charm. Founded in 1957, the regional chain grew across New England, with a strong presence in Massachusetts, and became part of local shopping memories. Its story includes private-label ambitions, changing store designs, and a determined expansion to 26 outlets. This keepsake honors the name and the people who remember browsing Stuarts, whether collecting department-store history or celebrating a connection to the region.
Stuarts Department Stores Inc. was founded in New England in 1957. By the time it incorporated in Delaware in 1983, the regional clothing and housewares retailer operated in every New England state, with its main focus in Massachusetts. During the 1980s and 1990s, the chain sought to move beyond its reputation as a reseller of leftover department-store merchandise by investing in its own label. It also spent heavily on a cosmetic overhaul of its properties, adopting a color scheme compared in the source to Bradlees. The company expanded rapidly to 26 outlets, including through its purchase of Harry's of Barre, Vermont, and built a major distribution and office complex in Franklin, Massachusetts. Corporate management instability accompanied these changes, while store-level sales and inventory processes remained manual. Stuarts filed for Chapter 11 protection in December 1990, emerged in October 1992, and filed again in May 1995. It went out of business shortly afterward. Joseph Ettore was identified as president and CEO in 1989.
Product features
- Acrylic construction with white base and double-sided print
- Compact size ~3.15" x 1.57" (8 x 4 cm); measurements may vary up to 1"
- Includes metal ring and short chain for secure attachment
- Durable, lightweight—made for everyday carry
- Manufactured product sourced from China; intended for adult use
Care instructions
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.
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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 a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.