Bob's Stores Cotton Polo Shirt
S / Charcoal
$38.99
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Show your appreciation for a familiar northeastern retail name with this Bob's Stores cotton polo shirt. The company's story began in 1954 as Bob's Surplus, a small shop opened by Robert “Bob” Lapidus in Middletown, Connecticut. It grew into a regional destination for footwear, workwear, teamwear, and activewear, building a seven-decade connection with shoppers before its final stores closed in 2024. A meaningful choice for former customers and collectors of Connecticut brand history.
Bob's Stores began in 1954, when Robert “Bob” Lapidus opened Bob's Surplus on Main Street in Middletown, Connecticut. After moving to a larger building in 1962, the business relocated again following a fire in 1967. It added stores in Enfield in 1975 and Hamden in 1981, and adopted the Bob's Stores name in 1985 as it broadened its range to include casual activewear. Acquired by Melville Corporation in 1990, the chain grew to 34 stores by March 1996. Melville sold it in 1997 to company management and Citicorp Venture Capital. After a 2003 bankruptcy, TJX acquired the retailer. Private equity firms Versa Capital Management and Crystal Capital bought it in 2008. Following further bankruptcy proceedings, a new holding company, Eastern Outfitters, was formed in 2016 to manage Bob's and Eastern Mountain Sports. Sports Direct International acquired both retailers in 2017; GoDigital Media Group acquired them in 2022. In June 2024, SDI Stores filed for Chapter 11 protection. Bob's announced the closure of all remaining stores in July, and the last locations closed by the end of September 2024.
Show your appreciation for a familiar northeastern retail name with this Bob's Stores cotton polo shirt. The company's story began in 1954 as Bob's Surplus, a small shop opened by Robert “Bob” Lapidus in Middletown, Connecticut. It grew into a regional destination for footwear, workwear, teamwear, and activewear, building a seven-decade connection with shoppers before its final stores closed in 2024. A meaningful choice for former customers and collectors of Connecticut brand history.
Bob's Stores began in 1954, when Robert “Bob” Lapidus opened Bob's Surplus on Main Street in Middletown, Connecticut. After moving to a larger building in 1962, the business relocated again following a fire in 1967. It added stores in Enfield in 1975 and Hamden in 1981, and adopted the Bob's Stores name in 1985 as it broadened its range to include casual activewear. Acquired by Melville Corporation in 1990, the chain grew to 34 stores by March 1996. Melville sold it in 1997 to company management and Citicorp Venture Capital. After a 2003 bankruptcy, TJX acquired the retailer. Private equity firms Versa Capital Management and Crystal Capital bought it in 2008. Following further bankruptcy proceedings, a new holding company, Eastern Outfitters, was formed in 2016 to manage Bob's and Eastern Mountain Sports. Sports Direct International acquired both retailers in 2017; GoDigital Media Group acquired them in 2022. In June 2024, SDI Stores filed for Chapter 11 protection. Bob's announced the closure of all remaining stores in July, and the last locations closed by the end of September 2024.
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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Product information: Gildan 85800, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland