King's Department Stores Kids Tee / T-Shirt
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Share the story of King's Department Stores with a young fan of local and regional history. Founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1956, King's grew to 187 locations and became part of the changing retail landscape across the Eastern United States. The chain expanded through acquisitions, then faced financial difficulties and filed for bankruptcy in 1982. Ames purchased King's in 1984 and converted most locations. This kids tee connects everyday wear with a real story of growth, change, and the stores that once shaped community shopping.
King's Department Stores was an Eastern United States discount-store chain founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1956. It grew to 187 stores, including three in the Buffalo, New York area. The company expanded through acquisitions, adding Miracle Mart in 1968, Welles in 1973, and Mammoth Mart, a bankrupt chain, in 1978. A proposed merger with W.R. Grace was called off in June 1978; the merger would have added $325 million in sales revenue to Grace. King's later acquired Barker's Discount Department Stores in 1980, while Sandy's Discount Stores was among its earlier acquisitions in 1966. Economic downturn and debt associated with the Mammoth purchase contributed to King's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1982. Ames Department Stores purchased the chain in 1984 and converted most King's locations into Ames stores. Ames ceased doing business in 2002, marking a later chapter in the chain's retail legacy.
King's Department Stores Kids Tee / T-Shirt
$16.99
Sale price
$16.99
Regular price
| 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 |
Share the story of King's Department Stores with a young fan of local and regional history. Founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1956, King's grew to 187 locations and became part of the changing retail landscape across the Eastern United States. The chain expanded through acquisitions, then faced financial difficulties and filed for bankruptcy in 1982. Ames purchased King's in 1984 and converted most locations. This kids tee connects everyday wear with a real story of growth, change, and the stores that once shaped community shopping.
King's Department Stores was an Eastern United States discount-store chain founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1956. It grew to 187 stores, including three in the Buffalo, New York area. The company expanded through acquisitions, adding Miracle Mart in 1968, Welles in 1973, and Mammoth Mart, a bankrupt chain, in 1978. A proposed merger with W.R. Grace was called off in June 1978; the merger would have added $325 million in sales revenue to Grace. King's later acquired Barker's Discount Department Stores in 1980, while Sandy's Discount Stores was among its earlier acquisitions in 1966. Economic downturn and debt associated with the Mammoth purchase contributed to King's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1982. Ames Department Stores purchased the chain in 1984 and converted most King's locations into Ames stores. Ames ceased doing business in 2002, marking a later chapter in the chain's retail legacy.
| 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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Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001Y, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
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