Phar-Mor Hoodie / Sweatshirt
S / Dark Heather
$39.99
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Celebrate the story of Phar-Mor in this Hoodie / Sweatshirt, inspired by a discount chain that became part of Youngstown, Ohio, history. Founded in 1982, Phar-Mor drew shoppers with high-volume, low-margin selling and Power Buying promotions. Its rapid expansion, bankruptcy filing in 1992 and emergence with 143 stores in 1995 mark a compelling corporate journey. Made for former shoppers, regional retail enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate the history behind familiar store names.
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 A proposed merger with Green Bay-based Shopko, announced in 1996, was withdrawn the following year.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.
Celebrate the story of Phar-Mor in this Hoodie / Sweatshirt, inspired by a discount chain that became part of Youngstown, Ohio, history. Founded in 1982, Phar-Mor drew shoppers with high-volume, low-margin selling and Power Buying promotions. Its rapid expansion, bankruptcy filing in 1992 and emergence with 143 stores in 1995 mark a compelling corporate journey. Made for former shoppers, regional retail enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate the history behind familiar store names.
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.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| Width, in | 20.08 | 22.05 | 24.02 | 25.98 | 27.99 | 29.92 | 31.89 | 33.86 |
| Length, in | 27.17 | 27.95 | 29.13 | 29.92 | 31.10 | 31.89 | 33.07 | 33.86 |
| Sleeve length from center back, in | 33.50 | 34.50 | 35.50 | 36.50 | 37.50 | 38.50 | 39.50 | 40.50 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Product features
- 50/50 cotton-poly mid-weight (8.0 oz) for warmth and soft handfeel
- Tubular knit (no side seams) for cleaner lines and less waste
- Double-lined hood with color-matched drawcord and tear-away label
- Kangaroo pouch pocket for hand warmth and storage
- DTF/DTG printing and optional embroidery placements (chest, wrists) for durable graphic detail
Care instructions
- Tumble dry: medium
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 18500, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean