Valu-Mart (Leslie's) Luggage Tag
2.4'' × 4''
$16.99
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Carry a small piece of Pacific Northwest retail history on your travels with this Valu-Mart Luggage Tag. The Seattle discount-store chain began in 1958 and grew into a regional story that included Villa-Mart shops in Oregon and, later, the Leslie's name. Its changing identity reflected a shift from membership shopping toward a fuller-service department-store format. For collectors and longtime shoppers, this travel accessory recalls familiar store names and the changing landscape of local commerce.
Valu-Mart began in Seattle in 1958 as a discount-store chain owned by Weisfield's Jewelers, which then shifted its focus to jewelry. Stores also operated in Oregon under the Villa-Mart name, beginning in Portland in the early 1960s and expanding to Eugene, Beaverton, Milwaukie, and Salem. Membership requirements ended in 1965 as the chain moved toward a fuller-service department-store format. By the early 1970s it had 21 locations across Washington and Oregon, with additional stores in Anchorage, Reno, and Great Falls. In 1973, Weisfield's sold its five Oregon stores to Fred Meyer and acquired former White Front locations in Tacoma, Burien, and Bellevue. The following year, Valu-Mart was renamed Leslie's, after Weisfield's president Leslie Rosenburg, in an effort to compete with larger retailers and nearby malls. The new upscale direction struggled amid the mid-1970s economic climate and Fred Meyer's expansion. Weisfield's began selling the remaining stores; by 1976, Fred Meyer had leased most of them. The company retained ownership of many properties until their sale to Kroger in the early 21st century.
Carry a small piece of Pacific Northwest retail history on your travels with this Valu-Mart Luggage Tag. The Seattle discount-store chain began in 1958 and grew into a regional story that included Villa-Mart shops in Oregon and, later, the Leslie's name. Its changing identity reflected a shift from membership shopping toward a fuller-service department-store format. For collectors and longtime shoppers, this travel accessory recalls familiar store names and the changing landscape of local commerce.
Valu-Mart began in Seattle in 1958 as a discount-store chain owned by Weisfield's Jewelers, which then shifted its focus to jewelry. Stores also operated in Oregon under the Villa-Mart name, beginning in Portland in the early 1960s and expanding to Eugene, Beaverton, Milwaukie, and Salem. Membership requirements ended in 1965 as the chain moved toward a fuller-service department-store format. By the early 1970s it had 21 locations across Washington and Oregon, with additional stores in Anchorage, Reno, and Great Falls. In 1973, Weisfield's sold its five Oregon stores to Fred Meyer and acquired former White Front locations in Tacoma, Burien, and Bellevue. The following year, Valu-Mart was renamed Leslie's, after Weisfield's president Leslie Rosenburg, in an effort to compete with larger retailers and nearby malls. The new upscale direction struggled amid the mid-1970s economic climate and Fred Meyer's expansion. Weisfield's began selling the remaining stores; by 1976, Fred Meyer had leased most of them. The company retained ownership of many properties until their sale to Kroger in the early 21st century.
| 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
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: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth