{"product_id":"mars-supermarket-embroidered-dad-cap-hat","title":"Mars (supermarket) Embroidered Dad Cap Hat","description":"GhostCorp Apparel - resurrecting iconic corporate ghosts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShow your connection to a distinctive chapter of Baltimore-area retail history. Mars grew from Joseph D'Anna's 1943 store into a family-led grocery chain serving communities including Dundalk, Grey Manor, and Middle River. Its story spans neighborhood shopping, changing generations of leadership, and the closing of all 13 stores in 2016. This embroidered dad cap hat is a casual tribute for former customers and collectors who value Maryland's independent supermarket heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMars was a family-run grocery chain in the Baltimore, Maryland, area. Joseph D'Anna opened its first store on Old Eastern Avenue in 1943, after choosing the name from Mars Estates, an apartment complex in Essex. After a partnership with Bob Baum, the business moved south to Dundalk, where Joseph sold his interest to his brothers Angelo and Carmen. The brothers expanded the company, opening a Grey Manor store in 1954 and a Middle River store in 1958. Anthony joined the business in 1949, became a partner in 1955, and later served as vice president and senior grocery buyer. Mars continued to add locations, including a store that replaced its Old North Point Road location at Lynch Manor on Wise Avenue. Angelo died in January 1995, and Carmen became president; after Carmen's death in August 1997, his son Vito became president. Mars operated its own Baltimore distribution center until closing it in March 2014 and changing its supply arrangements. In May 2016, the company announced that all 13 stores would close by July 31. Weis Markets acquired five locations, while Mars sought other retailers for the remaining eight. The company had filed for bankruptcy in 2016.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Unstructured 6-panel body for a relaxed, low-profile fit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Permacurv® precurved visor with 4-row stitching and color-matched underbill\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Self-fabric hideaway strap with antique brass buckle and grommet for adjustable fit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 100% cotton construction (Green Camo variant 65% polyester \/ 35% cotton)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Sewn-in label and brand sticker on visor; adult sizing (not for ages 0–3)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU representative\u003c\/strong\u003e: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct information\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yupoong 6245CM, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings, Hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e: For adults. For adults. Not for use by ages 0-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"One size \/ Black","offer_id":54773172044060,"sku":"10153387189089151495","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Dark Grey","offer_id":54773172076828,"sku":"23209177673103163954","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Green Camo","offer_id":54773172109596,"sku":"20284982615814222507","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Khaki","offer_id":54773172142364,"sku":"29050285664399754570","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Light Blue","offer_id":54773172175132,"sku":"15689296827793654234","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Pink","offer_id":54773172207900,"sku":"12464117762264571540","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Stone","offer_id":54773172240668,"sku":"20522351397980879025","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ White","offer_id":54773172273436,"sku":"26891973702573825953","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/2517\/5580\/files\/2637946855058705091_2048_53d805d6-0624-4bda-88ad-b08b09e95505.jpg?v=1793014129","url":"https:\/\/ghostcorpapparel.com\/products\/mars-supermarket-embroidered-dad-cap-hat","provider":"Ghost Corp Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}