Shopko Stores Cotton Polo Shirt
S / Charcoal
$38.99
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Bring a piece of Upper Midwest retail history into everyday wear with this Shopko-inspired cotton polo shirt. Shopko began in 1962, when pharmacist James Ruben and investors opened the first store in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The chain grew across the region, adding new chapters through its changing name, Pamida partnership, and Shopko Hometown locations. For former shoppers and collectors, this design recalls a familiar department-store name whose broad retail era ended in 2019.
Shopko began in 1962, when pharmacist James Ruben and investors opened the first ShopKo department store at 216 S. Military Avenue in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The chain expanded across Wisconsin and into Michigan, then merged with SuperValu in 1971. It became publicly traded in 1991. Shopko acquired regional discount retailer Pamida in 1999 and operated it as a separate division until 2007, when Pamida was reestablished as an independent company. Shopko was acquired by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners in 2005 and changed its name from ShopKo Stores, Inc. to Shopko Stores, Inc. in 2007. Pamida and Shopko merged again in 2012, and many former Pamida stores became Shopko Hometown locations. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 16, 2019, and announced that all remaining stores would close that March. Retail operations ended on June 23, 2019. Shopko Optical locations continued operating; the optical business was later acquired by Fielmann AG.
Bring a piece of Upper Midwest retail history into everyday wear with this Shopko-inspired cotton polo shirt. Shopko began in 1962, when pharmacist James Ruben and investors opened the first store in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The chain grew across the region, adding new chapters through its changing name, Pamida partnership, and Shopko Hometown locations. For former shoppers and collectors, this design recalls a familiar department-store name whose broad retail era ended in 2019.
Shopko began in 1962, when pharmacist James Ruben and investors opened the first ShopKo department store at 216 S. Military Avenue in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The chain expanded across Wisconsin and into Michigan, then merged with SuperValu in 1971. It became publicly traded in 1991. Shopko acquired regional discount retailer Pamida in 1999 and operated it as a separate division until 2007, when Pamida was reestablished as an independent company. Shopko was acquired by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners in 2005 and changed its name from ShopKo Stores, Inc. to Shopko Stores, Inc. in 2007. Pamida and Shopko merged again in 2012, and many former Pamida stores became Shopko Hometown locations. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 16, 2019, and announced that all remaining stores would close that March. Retail operations ended on June 23, 2019. Shopko Optical locations continued operating; the optical business was later acquired by Fielmann AG.
Product features - Durable double-pique fabric designed for crisp embroidery - Modern classic fit with side seams and vents for better shape - Contoured welt collar and cuffs with a clean, topstitched shoulder - Soft Sport Grey option (90/10 cotton/poly) and 100% ring-spun cotton varieties - Tear-away label, dyed-to-match buttons, and finished placket for polished comfort Care instructions
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Product information: Gildan 85800, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland