Zayre Ceramic Coffee Mug
11oz
$12.99
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Start a coffee break with a reminder of Zayre and its place in American retail history. The company opened its first discount store in Hyannis, Massachusetts, in 1956, then expanded across the eastern United States. Its path from a standalone store banner to Ames locations reflects a changing era in department-store businesses. This mug is a fitting everyday choice for former shoppers, retail-history enthusiasts, and collectors drawn to familiar names from the past.
Zayre was an American discount-store chain that operated in the eastern half of the United States from 1956 to 1990, with headquarters in Framingham, Massachusetts. Its roots go back to 1919, when brothers Max and Morris Feldberg founded the New England Trading Company in Boston as an underwear and hosiery wholesaler. They later built the Bell Shops retail chain and acquired New York-based Nugents in 1946. Seeking a new direction as downtown retail declined, the family opened its first Zayre discount store in Hyannis, Massachusetts, on September 20, 1956, followed soon by a Boston location. Zayre expanded across eastern U.S. markets and became a publicly traded company in 1962. Its parent, Zayre Corp., also developed specialty retail businesses, including Hit or Miss and T.J. Maxx; TJX became a subsidiary in 1987. In October 1988, Zayre Corp. sold nearly 400 Zayre stores to Ames Department Stores. The following year, Zayre Corp. merged with TJX and took the name The TJX Companies, Inc. By 1990, remaining Zayre stores had closed or been converted to Ames stores.
Start a coffee break with a reminder of Zayre and its place in American retail history. The company opened its first discount store in Hyannis, Massachusetts, in 1956, then expanded across the eastern United States. Its path from a standalone store banner to Ames locations reflects a changing era in department-store businesses. This mug is a fitting everyday choice for former shoppers, retail-history enthusiasts, and collectors drawn to familiar names from the past.
Zayre was an American discount-store chain that operated in the eastern half of the United States from 1956 to 1990, with headquarters in Framingham, Massachusetts. Its roots go back to 1919, when brothers Max and Morris Feldberg founded the New England Trading Company in Boston as an underwear and hosiery wholesaler. They later built the Bell Shops retail chain and acquired New York-based Nugents in 1946. Seeking a new direction as downtown retail declined, the family opened its first Zayre discount store in Hyannis, Massachusetts, on September 20, 1956, followed soon by a Boston location. Zayre expanded across eastern U.S. markets and became a publicly traded company in 1962. Its parent, Zayre Corp., also developed specialty retail businesses, including Hit or Miss and T.J. Maxx; TJX became a subsidiary in 1987. In October 1988, Zayre Corp. sold nearly 400 Zayre stores to Ames Department Stores. The following year, Zayre Corp. merged with TJX and took the name The TJX Companies, Inc. By 1990, remaining Zayre stores had closed or been converted to Ames stores.
| 11oz | 15oz | |
| Height, in | 3.74 | 4.61 |
| Diameter, in | 3.15 | 3.43 |
Product features
- Microwave-safe for quick reheats
- Dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup
- Available in 11oz and 15oz sizes
- Glossy white ceramic with vibrant, long-lasting print
- Lead- and BPA-free, comfortable C-handle
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap