Towers Department Stores Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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Towers Department Stores Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
$19.99
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Keep a little Canadian department-store history close at hand. Towers began its Canadian story in Scarborough in 1960, and its changing identity included Quebec stores that adopted the Bonimart name in 1971. In 1991, 47 locations took on the Zellers banner while others held closeout sales under their original names. This square porcelain fridge magnet is a compact keepsake for former shoppers and collectors interested in the stores, services, and familiar names that shaped Canadian retail.
Towers began as a New York-based chain and entered Canada when its first Canadian store opened on November 15, 1960, in Scarborough, Ontario. In March 1962, a group of Towers concessionaires incorporated as Allied Towers Merchants Ltd. After Towers Marts went bankrupt in 1963, Allied Towers Merchants purchased the 13 Canadian stores, first acquiring 43 percent of the outstanding shares and later gaining full control. In Quebec, the chain traded as Towers during the 1960s. In April 1971, Oshawa Group began changing the Quebec stores’ name to Bonimart, a program intended to promote the French character of its provincial subsidiaries. Towers departments operated as licensed concessions; some stores also included restaurants, photo labs, pharmacies, or paired grocery stores. In October 1990, Hudson’s Bay Company purchased the 51 Towers and Bonimart stores, intending to merge them with Zellers. In April 1991, 47 stores adopted the Zellers banner; other locations held closeout sales under their original names, in some cases into fall 1991. The Bonimart trademark belongs to Sobeys, successor to Oshawa Group. Ownership of the Towers name is unclear.
Keep a little Canadian department-store history close at hand. Towers began its Canadian story in Scarborough in 1960, and its changing identity included Quebec stores that adopted the Bonimart name in 1971. In 1991, 47 locations took on the Zellers banner while others held closeout sales under their original names. This square porcelain fridge magnet is a compact keepsake for former shoppers and collectors interested in the stores, services, and familiar names that shaped Canadian retail.
Towers began as a New York-based chain and entered Canada when its first Canadian store opened on November 15, 1960, in Scarborough, Ontario. In March 1962, a group of Towers concessionaires incorporated as Allied Towers Merchants Ltd. After Towers Marts went bankrupt in 1963, Allied Towers Merchants purchased the 13 Canadian stores, first acquiring 43 percent of the outstanding shares and later gaining full control. In Quebec, the chain traded as Towers during the 1960s. In April 1971, Oshawa Group began changing the Quebec stores’ name to Bonimart, a program intended to promote the French character of its provincial subsidiaries. Towers departments operated as licensed concessions; some stores also included restaurants, photo labs, pharmacies, or paired grocery stores. In October 1990, Hudson’s Bay Company purchased the 51 Towers and Bonimart stores, intending to merge them with Zellers. In April 1991, 47 stores adopted the Zellers banner; other locations held closeout sales under their original names, in some cases into fall 1991. The Bonimart trademark belongs to Sobeys, successor to Oshawa Group. Ownership of the Towers name is unclear.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth