Arlan's Embroidered Dad Cap Hat
One size / Black
$29.99
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Honor the story of Arlan's, the discount retailer founded in New Bedford in 1945 by the Palestine brothers. Its reach eventually stretched across 18 states, with a 50th store opening in Cudahy in 1965 and a peak of 119 stores in 1970. This embroidered dad cap hat connects everyday style with a company whose documented history includes ambitious expansion, store closures, and final liquidation in early 1975. A fitting pick for collectors and fans of American retail heritage.
Arlan's was an American discount store chain founded in 1945 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, by William, Herbert, and Lester Palestine. The company grew across the United States: in 1965 it opened its 50th store in Cudahy, Wisconsin, and had locations in 18 states, from Maine to Colorado. At that time, it reported $174 million in revenue and owned 18 Play World toy stores. Arlan's reached a peak of 119 stores in 1970, but losses mounted. The article links those losses in part to expansion across a geographic area too broad for the chain's scale, which made distribution inefficient. In 1971, Arlan's sold 16 stores to Target and considered, but did not then pursue, bankruptcy. After co-founder Herbert Palestine resigned, the chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 1973 with 73 stores. A Christmas-season sales effort that year failed, and 38 more stores closed by January 1974. The bankruptcy was converted to Chapter 10, and the company continued to contract. By court order, Arlan's liquidated its final ten stores in early 1975.
Honor the story of Arlan's, the discount retailer founded in New Bedford in 1945 by the Palestine brothers. Its reach eventually stretched across 18 states, with a 50th store opening in Cudahy in 1965 and a peak of 119 stores in 1970. This embroidered dad cap hat connects everyday style with a company whose documented history includes ambitious expansion, store closures, and final liquidation in early 1975. A fitting pick for collectors and fans of American retail heritage.
Arlan's was an American discount store chain founded in 1945 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, by William, Herbert, and Lester Palestine. The company grew across the United States: in 1965 it opened its 50th store in Cudahy, Wisconsin, and had locations in 18 states, from Maine to Colorado. At that time, it reported $174 million in revenue and owned 18 Play World toy stores. Arlan's reached a peak of 119 stores in 1970, but losses mounted. The article links those losses in part to expansion across a geographic area too broad for the chain's scale, which made distribution inefficient. In 1971, Arlan's sold 16 stores to Target and considered, but did not then pursue, bankruptcy. After co-founder Herbert Palestine resigned, the chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 1973 with 73 stores. A Christmas-season sales effort that year failed, and 38 more stores closed by January 1974. The bankruptcy was converted to Chapter 10, and the company continued to contract. By court order, Arlan's liquidated its final ten stores in early 1975.
Product features
- Unstructured 6-panel body for a relaxed, low-profile fit
- Permacurv® precurved visor with 4-row stitching and color-matched underbill
- Self-fabric hideaway strap with antique brass buckle and grommet for adjustable fit
- 100% cotton construction (Green Camo variant 65% polyester / 35% cotton)
- Sewn-in label and brand sticker on visor; adult sizing (not for ages 0–3)
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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Product information: Yupoong 6245CM, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults. For adults. Not for use by ages 0-3
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.