Phar-Mor 20oz Insulated Tumbler
20oz
$34.99
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Carry a reminder of Phar-Mor’s ambitious discount retail story with this insulated tumbler. The Youngstown-founded chain grew quickly by moving large quantities of merchandise at low margins and drawing shoppers with its Power Buying message. Its 1992 bankruptcy, 1995 return, and later liquidation mark a remarkable arc in American retail history. Made for fans of corporate history and former shoppers alike, this Phar-Mor keepsake brings a recognizable regional name into everyday routines without losing sight of the story behind it.
Phar-Mor was a United States discount drugstore chain founded in 1982 by Michael “Mickey” Monus and David Shapira. Based in Youngstown, Ohio, it built its business around selling large quantities of merchandise at very small profit margins and promoted low prices through its Power Buying slogans. Some stores operated as Pharmhouse or Rx Place, names acquired in the mid-1990s from the F.W. Woolworth Company. In 1992, when Phar-Mor had more than 300 stores and 25,000 employees, the company filed for bankruptcy protection after losses and financial misconduct were exposed. It closed 55 stores and laid off 5,000 employees. Phar-Mor emerged from bankruptcy in January 1995 with 143 stores. A proposed merger with Green Bay-based Shopko, announced in 1996, was withdrawn the following year. Facing competition from major retailers and pharmacy chains, Phar-Mor filed for bankruptcy again in September 2001 and was delisted from the NASDAQ Stock Market that October. A judge approved the sale of its assets and inventory in July 2002, and liquidation sales began at its remaining 73 stores. Giant Eagle bought Youngstown-area assets in bankruptcy court; stores in the area were eventually sold to Marc’s.
Carry a reminder of Phar-Mor’s ambitious discount retail story with this insulated tumbler. The Youngstown-founded chain grew quickly by moving large quantities of merchandise at low margins and drawing shoppers with its Power Buying message. Its 1992 bankruptcy, 1995 return, and later liquidation mark a remarkable arc in American retail history. Made for fans of corporate history and former shoppers alike, this Phar-Mor keepsake brings a recognizable regional name into everyday routines without losing sight of the story behind it.
Phar-Mor was a United States discount drugstore chain founded in 1982 by Michael “Mickey” Monus and David Shapira. Based in Youngstown, Ohio, it built its business around selling large quantities of merchandise at very small profit margins and promoted low prices through its Power Buying slogans. Some stores operated as Pharmhouse or Rx Place, names acquired in the mid-1990s from the F.W. Woolworth Company. In 1992, when Phar-Mor had more than 300 stores and 25,000 employees, the company filed for bankruptcy protection after losses and financial misconduct were exposed. It closed 55 stores and laid off 5,000 employees. Phar-Mor emerged from bankruptcy in January 1995 with 143 stores. A proposed merger with Green Bay-based Shopko, announced in 1996, was withdrawn the following year. Facing competition from major retailers and pharmacy chains, Phar-Mor filed for bankruptcy again in September 2001 and was delisted from the NASDAQ Stock Market that October. A judge approved the sale of its assets and inventory in July 2002, and liquidation sales began at its remaining 73 stores. Giant Eagle bought Youngstown-area assets in bankruptcy court; stores in the area were eventually sold to Marc’s.
| 20oz | |
| Height, in | 6.77 |
| Diameter, in | 2.83 - 3.39 |
Product features
- 20oz vacuum-insulated stainless steel body for long-lasting temperature control
- Double-wall construction resists rust, staining, and corrosion
- Clear push-on lid with rubber gasket provides a secure, spill-resistant seal
- Dishwasher-safe materials for straightforward cleanup
- Full-color glossy wraparound finish with rounded corners for a sleek, durable look
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap