Phar-Mor Toddler Tee / T-Shirt
White / 2T
$14.99
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Bring a piece of American discount-store history to a young fan’s wardrobe with this Phar-Mor toddler tee. Founded in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1982, Phar-Mor became known for high-volume selling, low margins and Power Buying promotions that promised shoppers low prices. Its rapid growth, 1992 bankruptcy and eventual liquidation made the chain a memorable chapter in regional retail history. This design celebrates the name and the era of ambitious discount shopping, offering a conversation starter for families who remember Phar-Mor or enjoy collecting stories of familiar stores.
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 A proposed merger with Green Bay-based Shopko, announced in 1996, was withdrawn the following year.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.
Bring a piece of American discount-store history to a young fan’s wardrobe with this Phar-Mor toddler tee. Founded in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1982, Phar-Mor became known for high-volume selling, low margins and Power Buying promotions that promised shoppers low prices. Its rapid growth, 1992 bankruptcy and eventual liquidation made the chain a memorable chapter in regional retail history. This design celebrates the name and the era of ambitious discount shopping, offering a conversation starter for families who remember Phar-Mor or enjoy collecting stories of familiar stores.
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.
| 2T | 3T | 4T | 5T | |
| Width, in | 12.00 | 13.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 |
| Length, in | 15.50 | 16.50 | 17.50 | 18.50 |
Product features
- Lightweight 4.2 oz fabric for breathable comfort
- 100% airlume combed and ring-spun cotton in solid colors for a soft hand
- Heather options include cotton/poly blends for stretch and durability
- Side seams provide structure and a stable fit
- Tear-away label to prevent irritation
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dry clean
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Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001T, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Do not bleach, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dry clean