1975 mail order
The nostalgia! Here are some popular mail-order options from 1975:
Clothing and Accessories
- Sears Roebuck and Co. - Their iconic catalog offered a wide range of clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children.
- JCPenney - Another popular department store chain that offered a mail-order service, featuring clothing, shoes, and home goods.
- L.L.Bean - This outdoor apparel company was known for its high-quality clothing and gear, and their catalog was a staple in many American households.
Toys and Games
- Toys "R" Us - Although they didn't become a retail giant until the 1980s, Toys "R" Us did offer a mail-order service in 1975, featuring popular toys and games.
- Milton Bradley - This toy company, now part of Hasbro, offered a mail-order service featuring popular board games, puzzles, and toys.
- Scholastic - The popular children's book publisher also offered a mail-order service, featuring books, games, and educational materials.
Electronics and Appliances
- RadioShack - This electronics retailer offered a mail-order service, featuring a wide range of electronics, including radios, TVs, and appliances.
- Sears Roebuck and Co. (again!) - Their catalog also featured a wide range of electronics, including TVs, stereos, and appliances.
- Montgomery Ward - This department store chain offered a mail-order service, featuring electronics, appliances, and home goods.
Food and Beverages
- Harry & David - This gourmet food company, known for their fruit baskets and gift boxes, offered a mail-order service featuring a wide range of specialty foods and beverages.
- Omaha Steaks - This meat company, now a popular online retailer, offered a mail-order service featuring premium steaks, roasts, and other meat products.
- Mrs. Fields Cookies - This popular cookie company, founded in 1977, offered a mail-order service featuring freshly baked cookies and other treats.
Other
- Spiegel - This clothing and home goods retailer offered a mail-order service, featuring a wide range of products, including clothing, bedding, and kitchenware.
- Lerner Shops - This women's clothing retailer offered a mail-order service, featuring a wide range of clothing and accessories.
- The Sharper Image - This catalog retailer, known for their unique and innovative products, offered a mail-order service featuring a wide range of items, including gadgets, gizmos, and home goods.
These are just a few examples of the many mail-order options available in 1975. The rise of mail-order shopping in the 1970s helped pave the way for the online shopping revolution of the 1990s and beyond.