Bruno's Supermarkets Kids Tee / T-Shirt
S / White
$16.99
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Introduce young shoppers to a local business story with this Bruno's Supermarkets kids tee. Joseph Sam Bruno opened a small Birmingham market in 1932, and the family operation grew to serve communities across the South under several grocery banners. Bruno's history spans neighborhood shopping, new store formats, and decades of change in regional retail. It makes a meaningful pick for families with Alabama roots, young history fans, or anyone sharing memories of a familiar supermarket with the next generation.
Bruno's Supermarkets began in 1932, when Joseph Sam Bruno bought a small market in Birmingham, Alabama, for $600. The family business grew to four stores and a warehouse by 1952, incorporated in 1958, and became publicly traded in 1971. Its store formats and banners expanded to include Food World, Consumer Foods, Food Fair, Foodmax and others. In 1988, Bruno's acquired Piggly Wiggly Southern, which operated 82 Georgia stores, and partnered with Kmart on the American Fare hypermarket. After a 1991 plane crash killed several senior executives, the company continued through changing ownership and restructuring. KKR acquired Bruno's in 1995; the chain filed for bankruptcy in 1998 and emerged in 2000. Ahold bought it in 2001, and Lone Star Funds acquired the combined Bruno's and BI-LO operation in 2005. Bruno's later separated from BI-LO and returned its headquarters to Alabama. Following another bankruptcy in 2009, Southern Family Markets acquired store locations and banner rights. Birmingham-based Belle Foods bought that business in 2011 and announced plans to replace the Bruno's name. Belle Foods filed for bankruptcy in 2013.
Introduce young shoppers to a local business story with this Bruno's Supermarkets kids tee. Joseph Sam Bruno opened a small Birmingham market in 1932, and the family operation grew to serve communities across the South under several grocery banners. Bruno's history spans neighborhood shopping, new store formats, and decades of change in regional retail. It makes a meaningful pick for families with Alabama roots, young history fans, or anyone sharing memories of a familiar supermarket with the next generation.
Bruno's Supermarkets began in 1932, when Joseph Sam Bruno bought a small market in Birmingham, Alabama, for $600. The family business grew to four stores and a warehouse by 1952, incorporated in 1958, and became publicly traded in 1971. Its store formats and banners expanded to include Food World, Consumer Foods, Food Fair, Foodmax and others. In 1988, Bruno's acquired Piggly Wiggly Southern, which operated 82 Georgia stores, and partnered with Kmart on the American Fare hypermarket. After a 1991 plane crash killed several senior executives, the company continued through changing ownership and restructuring. KKR acquired Bruno's in 1995; the chain filed for bankruptcy in 1998 and emerged in 2000. Ahold bought it in 2001, and Lone Star Funds acquired the combined Bruno's and BI-LO operation in 2005. Bruno's later separated from BI-LO and returned its headquarters to Alabama. Following another bankruptcy in 2009, Southern Family Markets acquired store locations and banner rights. Birmingham-based Belle Foods bought that business in 2011 and announced plans to replace the Bruno's name. Belle Foods filed for bankruptcy in 2013.
| S | M | L | XL | |
| Width, in | 15.24 | 16.26 | 17.24 | 18.23 |
| Length, in | 20.87 | 22.13 | 23.39 | 24.37 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Product features
- 100% combed ring-spun cotton (solid colors); heather blends available for softness and stretch
- Extra lightweight (4.2 oz/yd²) for breathable, all-day comfort
- Side seams and shoulder tape for shape retention and durability
- Ribbed knit collar and tear-away DTF inner neck label for comfort and fit
- Retail fit crew neckline with DTG/DTF printing on a sustainably made Bella+Canvas blank
Care instructions
- Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
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Care instructions: Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dry clean