Carson's Spring Wing Ding Sale

Green text and two illustrated green birds on a yellow background

Carson's, also known as Carson Pirie Scott & Co., was a brick-and-mortar store in the United States. Carson’s grew in popularity similar to other department stores like L.S. Ayres and Sears, expanding in multiple locations by the end of the 20th century. However, by the beginning of the 21st century, shoppers shifted their preference from departments stores, and thrifting and online shopping was on the rise; the decline in sales eventually led to the demise of all of Carson’s storefronts. In 2018, Carson’s filed for bankruptcy, leaving behind a history of ephemeral sales buttons.