Pay 'n Save Men's Sport Polo Shirt
Black / S
$39.99
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Bring a piece of Seattle retail history into your everyday wardrobe with a Pay 'n Save Men's Sport Polo Shirt. Founded by Monte Lafayette Bean in 1940, Pay 'n Save expanded from a drugstore business into a regional company with a remarkable range of retail banners. Ernst-Malmo, Lamonts, Bi-Mart, and other names marked different chapters in that growth. This shirt celebrates the company’s place in western retail history and suits collectors and former shoppers who remember its changing stores.
Founded by Monte Lafayette Bean in Seattle in 1940, Pay 'n Save grew from a drugstore business into a regional retail company. Bean and his son, M. Lamont Bean, opened its first drugstore in 1947 at Fourth Avenue and Pike Street. The company acquired Seattle hardware chain Ernst in 1960 and Malmo Nursery in 1962, combining their offerings in Ernst-Malmo stores. It acquired Rhodes department stores in 1965, renaming suburban locations Lamonts in 1970, and bought Bi-Mart and Yard Birds in 1976. Later additions included Price Savers Warehouse and Schuck's Auto Supply. At its peak, the company operated 313 stores across ten western states, Canada, and Great Britain under several retail names. Sold to the Trump Group in 1984, Pay 'n Save tried a bargain-focused format in 1986 and reported a loss of nearly $50 million in 1987. After becoming Seattle Standard Corp. in 1986, it returned to the Pay 'n Save name. Thrifty Corporation acquired its drugstores in 1988; PayLess Drug acquired them in 1992 and retired the name. Most divisions were spun off or closed. Bi-Mart, sold separately and employee-owned since 2003, was identified in the source as the only surviving division in 2023.
Pay 'n Save Men's Sport Polo Shirt
$39.99
Sale price
$39.99
Regular price
Bring a piece of Seattle retail history into your everyday wardrobe with a Pay 'n Save Men's Sport Polo Shirt. Founded by Monte Lafayette Bean in 1940, Pay 'n Save expanded from a drugstore business into a regional company with a remarkable range of retail banners. Ernst-Malmo, Lamonts, Bi-Mart, and other names marked different chapters in that growth. This shirt celebrates the company’s place in western retail history and suits collectors and former shoppers who remember its changing stores.
Founded by Monte Lafayette Bean in Seattle in 1940, Pay 'n Save grew from a drugstore business into a regional retail company. Bean and his son, M. Lamont Bean, opened its first drugstore in 1947 at Fourth Avenue and Pike Street. The company acquired Seattle hardware chain Ernst in 1960 and Malmo Nursery in 1962, combining their offerings in Ernst-Malmo stores. It acquired Rhodes department stores in 1965, renaming suburban locations Lamonts in 1970, and bought Bi-Mart and Yard Birds in 1976. Later additions included Price Savers Warehouse and Schuck's Auto Supply. At its peak, the company operated 313 stores across ten western states, Canada, and Great Britain under several retail names. Sold to the Trump Group in 1984, Pay 'n Save tried a bargain-focused format in 1986 and reported a loss of nearly $50 million in 1987. After becoming Seattle Standard Corp. in 1986, it returned to the Pay 'n Save name. Thrifty Corporation acquired its drugstores in 1988; PayLess Drug acquired them in 1992 and retired the name. Most divisions were spun off or closed. Bi-Mart, sold separately and employee-owned since 2003, was identified in the source as the only surviving division in 2023.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
| Width, in | 20.25 | 21.75 | 23.75 | 24.75 | 26.25 | 28.25 |
| Length, in | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 33.50 |
| Sleeve Length (from center back), in | 18.50 | 19.25 | 20.00 | 20.75 | 21.50 | 22.25 |
Product features
- 100% polyester, extra-light (110 g/m²) for fast drying and shape retention
- Moisture-wicking fabric keeps skin cool during activity
- Double-needle stitched seams and necktape for long-lasting comfort
- 3-button placket with dyed-to-match rubber buttons and flat knit lapel collar
- Direct-to-film printed chest logo; regular fit, printed neck label
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean