Penn Fruit Golf Towel
16'' × 24''
$19.99
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$19.99
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Bring a little Philadelphia retail history along for the round with this Penn Fruit golf towel. The company began in 1927 at 52nd and Market streets and grew from a produce shop into a regional supermarket chain spanning greater Philadelphia and New Jersey. Its story includes broad arch-roof stores, new departments, and discount formats such as Dale’s. A distinctive choice for golfers who collect local history, remember neighborhood supermarkets, or appreciate the businesses that shaped everyday life.
Founded in Philadelphia in 1927 by Morris Kaplan, Isaac Kaplan, and Samuel Cooke, Penn Fruit began as a produce store at 52nd and Market streets. Low prices and heavy promotions helped the first shop grow quickly, and by the early 1930s the company had six stores. Competition led it to add groceries and develop larger self-service supermarkets. During the 1930s and 1940s, Penn Fruit expanded across greater Philadelphia and New Jersey, adding fresh meat and floral departments. After World War II, it opened stores in New York and Baltimore, though those distant markets proved less successful. Its 1950s supermarkets became known for broad arch roofs. In the 1960s, the company diversified into garden, drug, convenience-food, and toy retailing, and introduced discount formats Dale’s in 1964 and Consumers Warehouse Markets in 1967, often by rebranding existing stores. By 1971, it had nearly 80 stores and sales of $370 million. A 1973 price war with Acme’s Philadelphia-area stores strained its warehouse business. Penn Fruit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after nearly two years, sold most non-supermarket holdings, and disposed of stores. In 1975, 17 remaining stores went to Food Fair. Penn Fruit continued as a Pantry Pride division until that company also filed for bankruptcy in 1977; its units were then absorbed by various competitors. The chain operated from 1927 to 1979.
Penn Fruit Golf Towel
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
Bring a little Philadelphia retail history along for the round with this Penn Fruit golf towel. The company began in 1927 at 52nd and Market streets and grew from a produce shop into a regional supermarket chain spanning greater Philadelphia and New Jersey. Its story includes broad arch-roof stores, new departments, and discount formats such as Dale’s. A distinctive choice for golfers who collect local history, remember neighborhood supermarkets, or appreciate the businesses that shaped everyday life.
Founded in Philadelphia in 1927 by Morris Kaplan, Isaac Kaplan, and Samuel Cooke, Penn Fruit began as a produce store at 52nd and Market streets. Low prices and heavy promotions helped the first shop grow quickly, and by the early 1930s the company had six stores. Competition led it to add groceries and develop larger self-service supermarkets. During the 1930s and 1940s, Penn Fruit expanded across greater Philadelphia and New Jersey, adding fresh meat and floral departments. After World War II, it opened stores in New York and Baltimore, though those distant markets proved less successful. Its 1950s supermarkets became known for broad arch roofs. In the 1960s, the company diversified into garden, drug, convenience-food, and toy retailing, and introduced discount formats Dale’s in 1964 and Consumers Warehouse Markets in 1967, often by rebranding existing stores. By 1971, it had nearly 80 stores and sales of $370 million. A 1973 price war with Acme’s Philadelphia-area stores strained its warehouse business. Penn Fruit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after nearly two years, sold most non-supermarket holdings, and disposed of stores. In 1975, 17 remaining stores went to Food Fair. Penn Fruit continued as a Pantry Pride division until that company also filed for bankruptcy in 1977; its units were then absorbed by various competitors. The chain operated from 1927 to 1979.
Light, quick-drying, and built to travel with you on the course. This compact golf towel slips onto your bag with a solid gold grommet and ring, so it’s always within reach between swings. The dense microfiber weave soaks up moisture and cleans clubfaces without scratching. Its subtle printed logo sits low on the cloth for an understated look that won’t distract from your setup. Carry it clipped to your bag, loop it on your cart, or toss it in your travel kit—this towel is quietly reliable when the round gets long or the weather changes.
Product features
- Microfiber blend (80% polyester, 20% polyamide) for strength and durability
- Highly absorbent weave that dries quickly
- Compact one-size design: 16" × 24" (40.64cm × 60.96cm)
- Gold grommet with ring for easy attachment to golf bags or clips
- Single-side print with a low-profile logo placement
Care instructions
- Machine wash separately: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle
| 16'' × 24'' | |
| Width, in | 16.00 |
| Length, in | 24.00 |