tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post115552096614650030..comments2024-02-17T17:56:26.165-05:00Comments on LiveMalls: The Ivey's ArchiveLivemallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567198484359363455noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-50617418930947542712022-05-23T08:10:06.653-04:002022-05-23T08:10:06.653-04:00If you need it I have an old Ivey's receipt wi...If you need it I have an old Ivey's receipt with the hat and the hatbox from Ivey's garysmolen@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-26198087183665286082020-01-30T21:28:06.434-05:002020-01-30T21:28:06.434-05:00Very Happy Memories! Ivey’s early 70’s to early 80...Very Happy Memories! Ivey’s early 70’s to early 80’sDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07576964785784703477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-30509817537645859182020-01-30T21:26:21.135-05:002020-01-30T21:26:21.135-05:00I started working at Ivey’s Uptown in the early 70...I started working at Ivey’s Uptown in the early 70’s. Loss Prevention, I was one of those employee’s who would open the 5th street door between 5 and 6am to allow chef for Tulip Terrace to start creations. I learned a lot from all the people mentioned in some of these post. I’m also still friends with some that I worked with back in the day. I worked most of the stores and ended up at SouthPark until early 80’s. I still have all the fond memories. <br />A Great Experience in life.. DeniseDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07576964785784703477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-34424911562766613192018-02-14T21:42:08.792-05:002018-02-14T21:42:08.792-05:00In high school, I was a stock boy at Iveys Southpa...In high school, I was a stock boy at Iveys Southpark in Charlotte from 1971-1974. It was the most fun that I've ever had.I was paid $1.70/hr but would have worked for free just to be around all of the great looking teenage women that worked there. I fell in love just about every day that I worked. I can still remember the names of just about every guy on the stock boy crew, and still in touch with a couple from the posse. Always proud to wear my uniform shirt with a beautiful Ivey's logo. Wow, those were the days!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-2002508212264938132017-08-23T13:09:37.528-04:002017-08-23T13:09:37.528-04:00Thanks for the site and all the photos and shared ...Thanks for the site and all the photos and shared memories. <br /><br />I've been doing a little research, randomly, as my great grandma was an Ivey. (Same Ivey as the department stores). <br /><br />I've never really asked a lot about the stores for some reason, probably because I was born after it was aquired. <br /><br />Anyways, it was nice to come across this while doing a little research. I'm sure my family has some old photos or something from those old days. Probably with my uncle now.<br /><br />I'm going to ask about memories of Iveys now. Thanks again. Ivery Research Personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634160542925100404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-12640622145570222162017-08-04T10:00:48.020-04:002017-08-04T10:00:48.020-04:00I was fortunate enough to move to Jacksonville in ...I was fortunate enough to move to Jacksonville in 1975 and become the tech that worked on the Unitote/Regitel cash registers at all four stores in Jacksonville. I had a great time and miss the people. Those 'Claim shell" Kimbal Ticket Readers use to give me a fit... Later, we hired Brian Sundman to help as we picked up more accounts :) regards... John BrueggemannJohn Brueggemannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-75623591095613291922017-07-18T11:22:30.679-04:002017-07-18T11:22:30.679-04:00I recently bought an old Adult Tricycle. The Logo ...I recently bought an old Adult Tricycle. The Logo on it is Ivey's. I have been trying to find out info on it without any luck. the Ivey's logo on the store is the same I thinkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-6414712961293987602017-01-05T22:55:07.029-05:002017-01-05T22:55:07.029-05:00I absolutely loved my job in management at the Win...I absolutely loved my job in management at the Winter Park & Colonial Mall from <br />1977-1990. I started working at Ivey's when I was 23 and had the best time. I had the opportunity to work with the most wonderful people in the business. It's very sad that we don't have "Specialty Department Stores" any longer._https://www.blogger.com/profile/12442761932531919647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-50356179908774409702016-12-08T18:13:29.638-05:002016-12-08T18:13:29.638-05:00Does anyone know how I can identify the tablecloth...Does anyone know how I can identify the tablecloth linen design based on an Ivey tag that says No. "H59 Pattern 5?" It got disconnected from the cloth and I have several from my mother that are unidentified. It's "hand hemmed linen Damask cloth" made in Ireland. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-53007036602760347562016-11-14T07:07:03.265-05:002016-11-14T07:07:03.265-05:00I worked in Ivey's of Raleigh, NC, in the 1970...I worked in Ivey's of Raleigh, NC, in the 1970's, straight out of Randolph Macon Women's College. My mother had modeled in New York City, a graduate of John Robert Powers, run a modeling school in Connecticut and been associated with the Miss USA Pageant in the 1960's. With that background, I was hired by Wake County's Mary B Wall into the cosmetics department. During my employment with Ivey's I did photographic and runway modeling at the North Hills Mall, which has now been totally redesigned. We did full page layouts in the Raleigh News and Observer, and highly attended fashion shows in the North Hills Mall.<br /><br />I was allowed to take some flowers home in an Ivey's vase one day. I married and moved out of state, taking it with me inadvertently. I would like to return it or pay for it, but do not know how to do so. I have returned to the Carolinas from out of state now and would appreciate any information as to how I could go about this challenging task.<br /><br />Formerly: Cindy Phillipsces72https://www.blogger.com/profile/14118550775562555575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-26025697220440530092015-11-13T12:35:44.518-05:002015-11-13T12:35:44.518-05:00Steven,
I'm a writer with Charlotte Magazine ...Steven,<br /><br />I'm a writer with Charlotte Magazine and I was wondering if I could talk to you about this blog post about Ivey's! Please e-mail me at mariah.giblin@gmail.com!<br /><br />M. GiblinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-44881642447594022152015-10-24T00:29:26.128-04:002015-10-24T00:29:26.128-04:00I enjoyed reading the comments and recollections o...I enjoyed reading the comments and recollections of others here. I was secretary to George Powell and Ed Kaylor in the corporate offices in Charlotte (5th floor) beginning in 1971. When Mr. Powell retired in 1972, we expanded the corporate offices where I served as secretary to Rooney King (the new Secretary-Treasurer), Ed Kaylor, as well as two junior associates. Our offices were adjacent to George Ivey, Jr.'s office. I particularly remember the beautiful tusk paperweight which was covered in scrimshaw which always set atop the right side of his desk. Things were formal in those days. Mr. Ivey always addressed me as "Miss Abercrombie." Of course all correspondence was produced on an IBM Selectric typewriter, but the unique thing was that the ribbon was dark brown ink. Our corporate stationery was kraft brown paper with the embossed Ivey's logo in dark brown, brown envelopes, and letters were printed in dark brown ink. Very classy and different.<br /><br />I, too, remember all employees using the 5th street side entrance. We also had to take any purchases downstairs to be "security taped" and then picked up there at the end of the day. <br /><br />I clearly remember looking forward to having lunch in the Ivey Terrace restaurant every Friday--tomato soup with a luscious puffy crouton and banana cream pie for dessert. This 5th floor restaurant had picture windows all along the wall. I enjoyed the view of the slate rooftop of the Episcopal church across the street. I could only afford to eat there one day a week on my secretary's salary. It's funny...I have no idea where I had lunch on other days of the week!<br /><br />I clearly remember Judy Crockett, Jerri Johannsen, Irene Coleman, Marian Snow, Joan Taylor, Frank Buethe, John Fielder, and Ervin Jackson from those days in the Corporate Office. In 1973, I left Ivey's to become Director of Admissions for King's College in Charlotte. In 1976, I because the first female outside technical sales rep for Johnson & Johnson. Ivey's was the beginning and the foundation. Good memories!Sheila Abercrombie Sheppardhttp://www.phoenixworm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-9536264014454413422015-07-10T13:21:06.161-04:002015-07-10T13:21:06.161-04:00My first job was Ivey's Department store in Ga...My first job was Ivey's Department store in Gainesville, Florida at the age of 15 years old. It was a wonderful experience. I recall using the employee discount to purchase my very first twin linen set; it had ducks and was a pretty green and orange. I still have my Ivey's service pin and after finding this site; I will cherish it for years to come. Thanks for the read down memory lane.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-52073805500940617382015-03-17T10:48:40.549-04:002015-03-17T10:48:40.549-04:00The downtown Ivey's in Orlando was an adventur...The downtown Ivey's in Orlando was an adventure. It was a true older downtown store, with a mezzanine, beauty shop, elevator attendant in a jacket and tie, and the vacuum powered pipes that took the customer's money to cash conhtrol and I believe was returned with change and/or a receipt. (berfore they had cash registers in each department). It was in a congested part of downtown so there was also a valet car park outside--I believe for free. When it closed in the mid 1970s it was the end of an era. JC Penney hung on in downtown Orlando for a little while longer, but that was the end. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-55512684319931372292015-02-08T19:47:44.962-05:002015-02-08T19:47:44.962-05:00Ivey's was my first job when I moved to Charlo...Ivey's was my first job when I moved to Charlotte in 1979, I was so excited at working for such a fine organization. I started out in cosmetics and then worked in the credit department until 1986, due to the birth of my daughter. The credit department was located on the 5th floor near the corporate offices. I often had the pleasure of riding the elevator with Mr. George Ivey. He always called me "little lady". I wore a Saddlebred(Belk's brand shirt. He asked me where I got that shirt. I was quick to tell him I got it as a gift. I never wore it again. When I in the later months of my pregnancy he would say you are Huge. He used to make jokes that he did not know if he wanted to ride the elevator with me, because he thought I would go into labor. One other story. When I worked in cosmetics he would come and pick out what he wanted and would later come and pick it up. I had to call up to his secretary , Judy Crockett to get his employee number and his credit card number. We did have a strict dress code. My experience at Ivey's taught me a lot about being a professional and provide good customer service. I had a great Manager in the Credit Department for 7 years. Her name was Diana Love. She was my manager years later at Presbyterian Hospital. I always wished I could have bought the condo that was Mr. Ivey's office. Very Fond Memories! Sandra AldridgeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-11181397821763697372014-09-15T09:22:19.813-04:002014-09-15T09:22:19.813-04:00I found a drinking glass that says "Ivey'...I found a drinking glass that says "Ivey's Loves The Carolinas." I would like to know the origin of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-53762615799359491762014-09-15T09:20:23.371-04:002014-09-15T09:20:23.371-04:00I found a drinking glass that says "Ivey'...I found a drinking glass that says "Ivey's Loves The Carolina's." I would like to know the origin of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-84569366306464812122014-07-06T09:45:04.227-04:002014-07-06T09:45:04.227-04:00That's really cool. Thanks for sharing,Sheree&...That's really cool. Thanks for sharing,Sheree' .Livemallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567198484359363455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-3444241474972920742014-07-06T09:44:27.372-04:002014-07-06T09:44:27.372-04:00Thanks for sharing your grandmother's story.Thanks for sharing your grandmother's story.Livemallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567198484359363455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-32333109639243142462014-07-06T09:43:42.342-04:002014-07-06T09:43:42.342-04:00That's really cool. Thanks for sharing.That's really cool. Thanks for sharing.Livemallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567198484359363455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-54033006419332244512014-06-03T18:46:59.712-04:002014-06-03T18:46:59.712-04:00I got married in 1983 at the age of 18 and moved t...I got married in 1983 at the age of 18 and moved to Jacksonville, FL. In 1984, I was fortunate enough to be hired on at the Regency Square Mall Ivey's. I was so excited! I made many wonderful friends working there and learned how to provide excellent customer service, which has helped me in all my jobs since then. I cherish my time at Ivey's and still own things I purchased with my employee discount. :)<br /><br />Ivey's employee 1984-1988, Linens & Housewares AssociateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-67079803704861300482013-08-06T19:17:23.588-04:002013-08-06T19:17:23.588-04:00In the 1940s and 1950s my grandmother, Nancy Virgi...In the 1940s and 1950s my grandmother, Nancy Virginia Austin Purser, worked at Ivey's as a seamstress. When she died, I got one of her possessions .... An FDR Man of the Hour clock she won in a raffle sponsored by the store to raise funds for the war effort during WWII. To this day it It is one of my prized possessions. My grandmother loved working at Ivey's.Tommy Purserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563512984465381834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-26232354702399836342013-07-18T20:08:50.171-04:002013-07-18T20:08:50.171-04:00That's really cool. Thanks for sharing.That's really cool. Thanks for sharing.Livemallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567198484359363455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-64600591330146838452013-07-16T00:12:16.945-04:002013-07-16T00:12:16.945-04:00Best time of my life was working for Iveys Winter ...Best time of my life was working for Iveys Winter Park.FL 1983-1990. I learned retail business from the best people who taught the best customer service.If I had not been trained there I would have never been able to move on and work for Nordstrom later in my career.Iveys will always be close to my heart... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9879987.post-20823277746514201022013-02-20T15:23:27.028-05:002013-02-20T15:23:27.028-05:00I worked at Ivey's for my 'field training&...I worked at Ivey's for my 'field training' requirement from the University of TN in 1981 then stayed on to work after that fall quarter. The nicest man came & interviewed us (the merchandising students)...I can't remember his name but he was a friend throughout my tenure with Iveys. 6 of us were chosen to go to Iveys. It was the top place to go for field training...other places were close to home & smaller! I started in Jax at the Orange Park Mall store then on to the buying offices in Orlando at the Winter Park Mall then was on the staff to open the Melbourne Square Mall store! At OP, I worked for Inez Kilby (store manager) & was under Debbie Holloway (women's department & the most fun person ever!). In the buying offices, I worked as the asst. buyer to Beth Fowlkes, the buyer for Jr. swimwear (the most fun thing to sell in FL!) & Juniors (Esprit was new then! Calvin Klein jeans were huge!). We traveled to NYC, Miami to buy & visited all the FL stores. Back then, nothing was on sale unless it was a holiday or super special! (so unlike today's retail world!) We had to check the paper every day to make sure the sale items were in the front of all departments so the customer could find it all! Back then, the customer was ALWAYS right! I was on the management staff to go to Melbourne 6 months before the store opened & for the opening! Can't remember the store managers name right now, but worked with Kelly Kirkland, Sue Maguire, & others. I had Lingerie & Womens Dresses. I literally put up every fixture (& that's alot in the lingerie dept!), we stocked, hired & managed workers for our own departments, did the big store opening fashion show, welcomed all the bigs for the opening, etc. The experience was amazing but ALOT of work! And, in retail, that's doesn't mean alot of cash! But I wouldn't take anything for the friendships & knowledge. Iveys' will always have a soft spot in my heart...thanks for helping to bring it alive! Wish I could find some of the people I worked with!<br />Sheree' Hartman Johnson in TNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com