Barker's Discount Department Stores Cotton Polo Shirt
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Barker's Discount Department Stores Cotton Polo Shirt
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Bring a chapter of discount retail history into everyday style with this Barker's Cotton Polo Shirt. Founded in Orange, Connecticut, in May 1957, Barker's built its name on broad merchandise choices, direct imports, and lively price promotions. The opening of a 40,000-square-foot Wallingford store in 1960 marked an early step in the chain's growth. For collectors and former shoppers, Barker's recalls the changing stores and familiar names that shaped regional retail.
Barker's Discount Department Stores began in May 1957, founded by Irving Barker and Felix Mininberg in Orange, Connecticut. Its first store offered a broad range of home goods in a supermarket-style layout, supported by creative price and entertainment promotions. A second, 40,000-square-foot store opened in Wallingford in September 1960; that year, the company reported $7 million in gross sales. Franklin Stores Corporation acquired Barker's in 1961, and the chain expanded across the Northeast and South Central United States, the Caribbean, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It opened more than 11 stores between 1961 and 1970, then added almost 20 in New York State from 1970 to 1975. In 1976, it opened several former department-store sites in central New York. Barker's emphasized direct imports and a wide mix of national brands, private labels, and domestic goods. King's Department Stores acquired the financially troubled chain for $30 million in August 1980. Most locations took the King's name in early 1981; others closed or changed hands. Louisiana stores closed in 1982, while Puerto Rico locations became Kmart stores during 1983 and 1984.
Bring a chapter of discount retail history into everyday style with this Barker's Cotton Polo Shirt. Founded in Orange, Connecticut, in May 1957, Barker's built its name on broad merchandise choices, direct imports, and lively price promotions. The opening of a 40,000-square-foot Wallingford store in 1960 marked an early step in the chain's growth. For collectors and former shoppers, Barker's recalls the changing stores and familiar names that shaped regional retail.
Barker's Discount Department Stores began in May 1957, founded by Irving Barker and Felix Mininberg in Orange, Connecticut. Its first store offered a broad range of home goods in a supermarket-style layout, supported by creative price and entertainment promotions. A second, 40,000-square-foot store opened in Wallingford in September 1960; that year, the company reported $7 million in gross sales. Franklin Stores Corporation acquired Barker's in 1961, and the chain expanded across the Northeast and South Central United States, the Caribbean, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It opened more than 11 stores between 1961 and 1970, then added almost 20 in New York State from 1970 to 1975. In 1976, it opened several former department-store sites in central New York. Barker's emphasized direct imports and a wide mix of national brands, private labels, and domestic goods. King's Department Stores acquired the financially troubled chain for $30 million in August 1980. Most locations took the King's name in early 1981; others closed or changed hands. Louisiana stores closed in 1982, while Puerto Rico locations became Kmart stores during 1983 and 1984.
Product features - Durable double-pique fabric designed for crisp embroidery - Modern classic fit with side seams and vents for better shape - Contoured welt collar and cuffs with a clean, topstitched shoulder - Soft Sport Grey option (90/10 cotton/poly) and 100% ring-spun cotton varieties - Tear-away label, dyed-to-match buttons, and finished placket for polished comfort Care instructions
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