Private company

Service Merchandise

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American catalog showroom retailer

Service Merchandise was a retail chain of catalog showrooms carrying jewelry, toys, sporting goods and electronics. The company, which first began in 1934 as a five-and-dime store, was in existence for 68 years before ceasing operations in 2002.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1934Founded1
  • Industryretail1
  • HeadquartersBrentwood1
Former Service Merchandise - Columbus OH, W. Broad Street, 2012...b
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Service Merchandise was a retail chain of catalog showrooms carrying jewelry, toys, sporting goods and electronics. The company, which first began in 1934 as a five-and-dime store, was in existence for 68 years before ceasing operations in 2002.2

Timeline

  1. 2002Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1934Founded Founded1

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