Shoppers Fair Toddler Tee / T-Shirt
White / 2T
$14.99
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Introduce little shoppers to a chapter of American retail history with this Shoppers Fair toddler tee. Founded in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1956, the discount chain grew to 35 stores across 12 states by 1962, with a strong presence in Michigan. Its story later included Detroit-area store acquisitions and closures during Mangel's bankruptcy. A thoughtful choice for families who enjoy sharing local history and the changing landscape of neighborhood department stores.
Shoppers Fair was an American discount department store chain founded in 1956 with a store in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The chain was owned by New York City-based Mangel and primarily operated in Michigan. By 1962, it had become a Mangel subsidiary, with 35 stores in 12 states, including nine in Michigan. In 1971, Shoppers Fair agreed to acquire eight stores that Borman's Inc. had closed in the Detroit metropolitan area because they were unprofitable. One of these, in Roseville, had never opened under its previous operator, Yankee Stores. Shoppers Fair also figured in two name-related lawsuits, in 1960 and 1964; both rulings favored the other businesses involved. Mangel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 1974, when it had 46 Shoppers Fair stores and 94 clothing stores operating as Mangels. By December 1974, all Shoppers Fair stores in Detroit had closed. The chain's ten remaining stores went out of business by 1975, ending its retail history.
Introduce little shoppers to a chapter of American retail history with this Shoppers Fair toddler tee. Founded in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1956, the discount chain grew to 35 stores across 12 states by 1962, with a strong presence in Michigan. Its story later included Detroit-area store acquisitions and closures during Mangel's bankruptcy. A thoughtful choice for families who enjoy sharing local history and the changing landscape of neighborhood department stores.
Shoppers Fair was an American discount department store chain founded in 1956 with a store in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The chain was owned by New York City-based Mangel and primarily operated in Michigan. By 1962, it had become a Mangel subsidiary, with 35 stores in 12 states, including nine in Michigan. In 1971, Shoppers Fair agreed to acquire eight stores that Borman's Inc. had closed in the Detroit metropolitan area because they were unprofitable. One of these, in Roseville, had never opened under its previous operator, Yankee Stores. Shoppers Fair also figured in two name-related lawsuits, in 1960 and 1964; both rulings favored the other businesses involved. Mangel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 1974, when it had 46 Shoppers Fair stores and 94 clothing stores operating as Mangels. By December 1974, all Shoppers Fair stores in Detroit had closed. The chain's ten remaining stores went out of business by 1975, ending its retail history.
| 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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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