Bargain Hunt Youth Hoodie / Sweatshirt
S / Carolina Blue
$29.99
Product Details & Size Guide
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For young collectors and families who remember the excitement of a Bargain Hunt visit, this youth hoodie honors a distinctive discount-store chapter. First opened as Essex Bargain Hunt in Nashville in 2004, the retailer grew into a regional chain with stores across several states. Its broad, shifting selection and shelf-time markdowns turned browsing into part of the fun. This design recognizes the company’s journey from closeout beginnings to its 2025 store closures, making it a keepsake for shoppers who remember the hunt for an unexpected find.
Bargain Hunt was an American discount-store chain founded in 2004. Its parent, Essex Technology Group, began in Nashville in 2000, founded by Robert Echols and Phil Pfeffer as a wholesaler of closeout goods. The business bought excess inventory from large retailers, initially focusing on electronics and computers. Its first store opened in Nashville as Essex Bargain Hunt, alongside an online store operating from the same location. The company later developed larger-format stores, often taking over sites left by other retailers, and changed the name to Bargain Hunt. In 2015, Thomas H. Lee Partners acquired a majority stake. By 2017, the chain had more than 80 stores across 10 states. Headquartered in La Vergne, Tennessee, its stores sold a broad range of merchandise at discounted prices, with further reductions tied to how long items remained on shelves. Bargain Hunt received an Alliance Award in 2020. In early 2025, its parent warned of a possible Chapter 11 filing; Bargain Hunt then announced plans to close all 91 stores. The company filed for Chapter 11 on February 3, 2025, and all locations closed in March 2025.
For young collectors and families who remember the excitement of a Bargain Hunt visit, this youth hoodie honors a distinctive discount-store chapter. First opened as Essex Bargain Hunt in Nashville in 2004, the retailer grew into a regional chain with stores across several states. Its broad, shifting selection and shelf-time markdowns turned browsing into part of the fun. This design recognizes the company’s journey from closeout beginnings to its 2025 store closures, making it a keepsake for shoppers who remember the hunt for an unexpected find.
Bargain Hunt was an American discount-store chain founded in 2004. Its parent, Essex Technology Group, began in Nashville in 2000, founded by Robert Echols and Phil Pfeffer as a wholesaler of closeout goods. The business bought excess inventory from large retailers, initially focusing on electronics and computers. Its first store opened in Nashville as Essex Bargain Hunt, alongside an online store operating from the same location. The company later developed larger-format stores, often taking over sites left by other retailers, and changed the name to Bargain Hunt. In 2015, Thomas H. Lee Partners acquired a majority stake. By 2017, the chain had more than 80 stores across 10 states. Headquartered in La Vergne, Tennessee, its stores sold a broad range of merchandise at discounted prices, with further reductions tied to how long items remained on shelves. Bargain Hunt received an Alliance Award in 2020. In early 2025, its parent warned of a possible Chapter 11 filing; Bargain Hunt then announced plans to close all 91 stores. The company filed for Chapter 11 on February 3, 2025, and all locations closed in March 2025.
| S | M | L | XL | |
| Width, in | 16.93 | 18.11 | 18.90 | 20.08 |
| Length, in | 21.26 | 22.44 | 24.02 | 25.59 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 26.50 | 27.76 | 30.24 | 32.99 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Product features
- 50/50 cotton-poly midweight fleece (8 oz/yd²) — durable, smooth fabric for lasting prints
- Twill necktape and sewn-in label for added comfort and stability
- Kangaroo pouch pocket for warmth and convenient storage
- Embroidery available on left or center chest; DTF wrist prints with DTG body printing
- Meets children’s safety and compliance standards; runs true to size
Care instructions
- Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F)
- Bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
- Do not iron
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 18500B, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For children
Care instructions: Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F), Bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium heat, Do not iron, Do not dry clean