ALCO Stores Cuffed Beanie
One size / Baby Pink
$24.99
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Celebrate a familiar name from regional retail history with this ALCO Stores cuffed beanie. Founded in Kansas as Duckwall's in 1901, the company grew from five-and-dime variety stores into a discount chain after opening its first ALCO location in 1966. Its journey through acquisitions, changing names, and store closures remains a point of interest for retail-history collectors. A distinctive way to remember ALCO and the communities where its stores once served shoppers.
Founded in Kansas in 1901 by Alva Lease Duckwall, the company began with five-and-dime variety stores known as Duckwall's. It entered discount retail when the first ALCO store opened in Clovis, New Mexico, on August 15, 1966. Following acquisitions in the 1980s, the company had 127 ALCO stores and 33 Duckwall stores in 14 states by 1985. Duckwall-ALCO filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1989 and emerged in 1991 after receiving financing from GE Capital. In 2010, the company announced that its Duckwall stores would close, ending that name; it later became ALCO Stores, Inc. Corporate headquarters moved from Abilene, Kansas, to Coppell, Texas, in 2013, while the distribution center remained in Abilene. ALCO filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again in October 2014, and a liquidation firm acquired the chain. All stores closed by March 2015. Shopko acquired 20 former locations, Bomgaars took over 12, and Orscheln Farm & Home acquired the Abilene distribution center. Earlier acquisitions included Sterling Stores, David's, Hornsby, Val, and stores from Perry Brothers.
Celebrate a familiar name from regional retail history with this ALCO Stores cuffed beanie. Founded in Kansas as Duckwall's in 1901, the company grew from five-and-dime variety stores into a discount chain after opening its first ALCO location in 1966. Its journey through acquisitions, changing names, and store closures remains a point of interest for retail-history collectors. A distinctive way to remember ALCO and the communities where its stores once served shoppers.
Founded in Kansas in 1901 by Alva Lease Duckwall, the company began with five-and-dime variety stores known as Duckwall's. It entered discount retail when the first ALCO store opened in Clovis, New Mexico, on August 15, 1966. Following acquisitions in the 1980s, the company had 127 ALCO stores and 33 Duckwall stores in 14 states by 1985. Duckwall-ALCO filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1989 and emerged in 1991 after receiving financing from GE Capital. In 2010, the company announced that its Duckwall stores would close, ending that name; it later became ALCO Stores, Inc. Corporate headquarters moved from Abilene, Kansas, to Coppell, Texas, in 2013, while the distribution center remained in Abilene. ALCO filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again in October 2014, and a liquidation firm acquired the chain. All stores closed by March 2015. Shopko acquired 20 former locations, Bomgaars took over 12, and Orscheln Farm & Home acquired the Abilene distribution center. Earlier acquisitions included Sterling Stores, David's, Hornsby, Val, and stores from Perry Brothers.
| One size | |
| Length (Uncuffed), in | 12.00 |
| Length (Cuffed), in | 9.00 |
| Width, in | 8.13 |
| Circumreference, in | 17.25 - 18.50 |
This cuffed beanie carries a lived-in street energy—soft, warm, and quietly bold. The low-profile embroidery sits on the cuff like a personal insignia: a small, slightly distressed logo with a touch of red that reads as both vintage and current. It slips on easily and stays put through commutes, late-night walks, and chilly market runs, adding a subtle graphic edge without shouting.
Wear it with a worn denim jacket, layered knit, or an oversized coat. It works for creatives who like to curate a look that’s casual but considered, for city cyclists who need dependable warmth, or for anyone who favors compact, tactile details. The hypoallergenic acrylic knit keeps things comfortable against the skin while the 12" cuff gives you styling flexibility—fold it high for warmth or roll it low for a slouchier silhouette. This is a small, everyday piece that quietly completes an outfit and ages into its own personality.
Product features
- 100% turbo acrylic knit — warm, durable, and easy-care.
- 12" cuffed design — versatile fit and styling options.
- One size fits most — stretchy, comfortable, and unrestrictive.
- Embroidered decoration — subtle, long-lasting graphic detail.
- Hypoallergenic and compliant — safer for sensitive skin and meets safety standards.
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
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Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.