Uptons Youth Hoodie / Sweatshirt
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$29.99
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Give young nostalgia fans a connection to local retail history with the Uptons Youth Hoodie / Sweatshirt. The design recalls the Atlanta-area department store chain that began at Roswell Mall in 1985, expanded across the Southeast, and closed around 2000. It is a meaningful layer for kids who hear family stories about mall shopping, former hometown stores, and the changing look of community retail. A thoughtful choice for school days, outings, and family gatherings.
Uptons was a department store chain based in Atlanta, Georgia, serving markets primarily across the Southeastern United States. Its first store opened in 1985 at Roswell Mall in Roswell, Georgia, followed by two additional stores in other parts of Atlanta. Growth accelerated in 1987 when Uptons acquired 14 stores from Meyers-Arnold, a Greenville, South Carolina retailer. In 1996, the company acquired 37 locations from the Florida-based J. Byrons department store chain, expanding its regional footprint. The following year, Uptons moved its headquarters from Norcross, a suburban Atlanta community, to the nearby Peachtree Corners area in Technology Park Atlanta. In July 1999, parent company American Retail Group concluded that maintaining the chain was too costly. The business subsequently closed, and the final stores were shut by 2000. At its end, the chain had operated seventy-five stores in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Uptons Youth Hoodie / Sweatshirt
$29.99
Sale price
$29.99
Regular price
Give young nostalgia fans a connection to local retail history with the Uptons Youth Hoodie / Sweatshirt. The design recalls the Atlanta-area department store chain that began at Roswell Mall in 1985, expanded across the Southeast, and closed around 2000. It is a meaningful layer for kids who hear family stories about mall shopping, former hometown stores, and the changing look of community retail. A thoughtful choice for school days, outings, and family gatherings.
Uptons was a department store chain based in Atlanta, Georgia, serving markets primarily across the Southeastern United States. Its first store opened in 1985 at Roswell Mall in Roswell, Georgia, followed by two additional stores in other parts of Atlanta. Growth accelerated in 1987 when Uptons acquired 14 stores from Meyers-Arnold, a Greenville, South Carolina retailer. In 1996, the company acquired 37 locations from the Florida-based J. Byrons department store chain, expanding its regional footprint. The following year, Uptons moved its headquarters from Norcross, a suburban Atlanta community, to the nearby Peachtree Corners area in Technology Park Atlanta. In July 1999, parent company American Retail Group concluded that maintaining the chain was too costly. The business subsequently closed, and the final stores were shut by 2000. At its end, the chain had operated seventy-five stores in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
| S | M | L | XL | |
| Width, in | 16.93 | 18.11 | 18.90 | 20.08 |
| Length, in | 21.26 | 22.44 | 24.02 | 25.59 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 26.50 | 27.76 | 30.24 | 32.99 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Product features
- 50/50 cotton-poly midweight fleece (8 oz/yd²) — durable, smooth fabric for lasting prints
- Twill necktape and sewn-in label for added comfort and stability
- Kangaroo pouch pocket for warmth and convenient storage
- Embroidery available on left or center chest; DTF wrist prints with DTG body printing
- Meets children’s safety and compliance standards; runs true to size
Care instructions
- Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F)
- Bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
- Do not iron
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 18500B, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For children, Made in Honduras
Care instructions: Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F), Bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium heat, Do not iron, Do not dry clean