One Rule: Show Up Early
You ever watch a Charlotte dad break into a sprint over a $15 hoodie? You will tomorrow.
The Glory Days Apparel Warehouse Sale is back—one day only, Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it’s precisely the kind of chaotic, civic-minded madness that makes the Queen City great.
Sunday? You can still walk in, but if you’re shopping like it’s Costco at 3 p.m., good luck. The shelves may be ghosts by then.
Bring your skin, your stories, and your debit card. Ask about the Retro Ball Card Challenge (open a pack in store, match a postered player, win $10), or the Glory Days Poker Chip Pay-It-Forward Program (redeemable for a hat).
Even reviews earn rewards: leave a photo review after checkout and unlock deeper discounts.
Read our full Glory Days Apparel profile
Full Sale Breakdown
Here’s everything Glory Days is putting on the table tomorrow (and removing forever after that):
| Item Type | Warehouse Sale Price |
|---|---|
| Tees | $10 |
| Hoodies & Sweatshirts | $25 |
| Button-Ups & Polos | $20 |
| Hats | $10 |
| Soccer Kits | $10 |
| Crewneck Sweatshirts | $25 |
| Mystery Grab Bag | 2 for $20 |
| Stickers / Small Items | $2-$5 |
| Youth Apparel | $10 |
Bundle Offer:
Spend $100 or more and get a free Glory Days hat, while supplies last. No secret handshake required—just hit the threshold.
Important Caveats:
- All sales are final. You buy it, you keep it.
- No coupons. Glory Days isn’t stacking deals.
- No holds, no restocks. What’s out is out.
- Anything not part of the sale won’t be on the floor. No confusion, no asking if the premium line is marked down.
Weather note: It’s going to be hot. Bring a hat, a fan, or a friend to complain with. The line starts before 10. People have waited before. They’ll wait again.
Why This Matters to Charlotte
It’s not just a clearance sale. It’s a local economy moment.
Glory Days has carved out a retail niche that’s somehow both emotional and practical: nostalgia-based apparel that reads like a civic inside joke. If you know, you know. If you don’t, buy the shirt and figure it out later.
Owner JD Harris took his “Best Dressed” superlative and built a brand around it. What started with a folding table is now a Hawkins Street institution. The sale allows them to clear the decks, introduce new designs, and reward loyalists with exceptional value.
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If you’re watching the polls like you’re watching the sale rack, you’ll appreciate our “Poll Dance 2025” coverage. It’s our city’s favorite election tracker, updated daily, sharp as a yard sign stake, and surprisingly funny.
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About the Author
Jack Beckett is senior writer at The Charlotte Mercury. If he’s not chasing stories, he’s chasing caffeine—usually in the form of a no-nonsense cold brew with no syrup, no foam, no commentary. His current favorite mug was free with a Glory Days purchase in 2019.
He writes most days from a laptop that smells vaguely like old coffee and Election Night stress. You can read more from Jack—and the rest of our caffeine-addled crew—at cltmercury.com, or explore our archives by category:
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This article, “The Glory Days Warehouse Sale — Tees, Heat, and Tattoos,” by Jack Beckett is licensed under CC BY‑ND 4.0.
“The Glory Days Warehouse Sale — Tees, Heat, and Tattoos”
by Jack Beckett, The Charlotte Mercury (CC BY‑ND 4.0)
