Zellers Metal Bottle Opener
One size / Silver
$19.99
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Raise a toast to familiar Canadian shopping memories with this Zellers Metal Bottle Opener. From its 1928 beginnings in London, Ontario, the company grew into a national retail name, shaped by acquisitions, new ownership, closures, and later returns. For many customers, Zellers also means Zeddy and visits to the in-store restaurant. This collectible connects those everyday memories with a larger story of Canadian retail change, making it a fitting pick for brand-history enthusiasts and longtime shoppers.
Zellers was founded by Walter P. Zeller in London, Ontario, on August 4, 1928. After its first stores were acquired and failed under another operator, Zeller bought fourteen former locations and relaunched the chain in 1931. Growth included the acquisition of Federal Stores in 1952 and a partnership with W. T. Grant, which gained majority ownership in 1959. In 1976, Zellers shareholders acquired clothing retailer Fields and hardware business Marshall Wells. Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), which had sought to buy Zellers, acquired it and Fields in 1978, taking full ownership in 1981. HBC later added Towers/Bonimart stores in 1990, Woodward's assets in 1993, and Canada's Kmart division in 1998, merging the latter into Zellers. The chain reached 350 stores in 1999. HBC sold leases for up to 220 stores to Target in 2011 and closed most remaining locations by March 2013; three later served as HBC liquidation outlets, all closed by January 2020. Zellers returned inside Hudson's Bay stores in 2023. After HBC's 2025 bankruptcy and store closures, the brand relaunched under Les Ailes de la Mode in Edmonton on October 30, 2025, followed by a Toronto store in June 2026.
Raise a toast to familiar Canadian shopping memories with this Zellers Metal Bottle Opener. From its 1928 beginnings in London, Ontario, the company grew into a national retail name, shaped by acquisitions, new ownership, closures, and later returns. For many customers, Zellers also means Zeddy and visits to the in-store restaurant. This collectible connects those everyday memories with a larger story of Canadian retail change, making it a fitting pick for brand-history enthusiasts and longtime shoppers.
Zellers was founded by Walter P. Zeller in London, Ontario, on August 4, 1928. After its first stores were acquired and failed under another operator, Zeller bought fourteen former locations and relaunched the chain in 1931. Growth included the acquisition of Federal Stores in 1952 and a partnership with W. T. Grant, which gained majority ownership in 1959. In 1976, Zellers shareholders acquired clothing retailer Fields and hardware business Marshall Wells. Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), which had sought to buy Zellers, acquired it and Fields in 1978, taking full ownership in 1981. HBC later added Towers/Bonimart stores in 1990, Woodward's assets in 1993, and Canada's Kmart division in 1998, merging the latter into Zellers. The chain reached 350 stores in 1999. HBC sold leases for up to 220 stores to Target in 2011 and closed most remaining locations by March 2013; three later served as HBC liquidation outlets, all closed by January 2020. Zellers returned inside Hudson's Bay stores in 2023. After HBC's 2025 bankruptcy and store closures, the brand relaunched under Les Ailes de la Mode in Edmonton on October 30, 2025, followed by a Toronto store in June 2026.
This slim, all-metal bottle opener feels like the trusted tool you reach for when friends gather and stories start. Forged from heavy-duty stainless steel, it slides into a pocket or bartending apron without bulk, then delivers confident leverage when a cold drink needs freeing. The flat surface accepts crisp laser engraving, so names, dates, or logos stay sharp through years of use. Use it behind the home bar, at backyard tailgates, or hand one to each member of your wedding party — it’s built to take commercial-level wear while still looking clean and refined. Simple, sturdy, and ready for the next toast.
Product features
- 100% heavy-duty stainless steel resists rust and bending
- Flat surface optimized for permanent precision laser engraving
- Ergonomic all-metal grip provides strong leverage
- Slim, ultra-flat profile fits pockets and bar drawers
- Commercial-grade durability for frequent use
| One size | |
| Width, in | 5.50 |
| Height, in | 1.50 |
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland