Caldor Shorts
Description: Where shopping is always a pleasure. Caldor Inc., launched in 1951, was a leading retailer of upscale discount goods in the northeastern US. Caldor expanded rapidly beginning in the early 1980s to become the fifth largest discount chain in the nation by the early 1990s. The company sold nearly $2.5 billion worth of goods and employed a work force of more than 20,000 in 1994. A discount industry pioneer, Caldor predates the start of both Kmart and Wal-Mart by more than a decade. Despite its successes, Caldor suffered from financial issues in its later years and the company was liquidated in 1999.
Description: Caldor, Inc. was a discount department store chain founded in 1951 by husband and wife Carl and Dorothy Bennett. Referred to by many as the Bloomingdale's of discounting, Caldor grew from a second story "Walk-Up-&-Save" operation in Port Chester, New York, into a regional retailing giant.
Description: Caldor was a discount department store chain founded in 1951 by husband and wife Carl and Dorothy Bennett. Referred to by many as the Bloomingdale's of discounting, Caldor grew from a second story "Walk-Up-&-Save" operation in Port Chester, NY into a regional retailing giant.
Description: A sturdy gray and white dog stands proud, fur sleek and tidy. A pink scarf drapes confidently across their chest, knotted just so. Their gaze is sharp yet warm, tail held high like a banner. This is Caldor Flint, a loyal companion known for their unwavering courage and impeccable sense of style.
Description: A sturdy gray and white dog stands proud, fur sleek and tidy. A pink scarf drapes confidently across their chest, knotted just so. Their gaze is sharp yet warm, tail held high like a banner. This is Caldor Flint, a loyal companion known for their unwavering courage and impeccable sense of style.
Description: Celebrate retail history with this Caldor Department Stores 1951 T-Shirt. Featuring a retro‑inspired design that pays tribute to the beloved discount chain, this tee is perfect for anyone who remembers the golden age of American shopping. With its nostalgic style and distressed vintage look, it’s a must‑have for fans of classic department stores, retro fashion, and mid‑century Americana. Whether you grew up shopping at Caldor, collect vintage retail memorabilia, or just love unique throwback graphics, this shirt brings a piece of 1950s history back to life. Ideal for casual wear, retro enthusiasts, or as a conversation‑starting gift for anyone who loves classic American culture.
Description: Caldor was a discount department store chain founded in 1951 by husband and wife Carl and Dorothy Bennett, hence the name, Cal-Dor. Referred to by many as an upscale discounter, Caldor grew from a second story “Walk-Up-&-Save” operation in Port Chester, New York, into a regional retailing giant. Its stores were earning over $1 billion in sales by the time Mr. Bennett retired in 1985, by which time Caldor was a subsidiary of Associated Dry Goods. Despite its successes, Caldor suffered from financial issues by the ’90s, and the company was liquidated, with all 145 stores closing by May 1999.
