OUR STORY

About Frank's Work Supply

Serving Portsmouth and Hampton Roads since 1947. Frank's Work Supply continues a family retail business established in 1947, helping generations of customers find dependable clothing and gear for the work they do. A Portsmouth business with...

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THE DETAILS

Serving Portsmouth and Hampton Roads since 1947. Frank's Work Supply continues a family retail business established in 1947, helping generations of customers find dependable clothing and gear for the work they do.

A Portsmouth business with deep roots

Our family's business began in 1947 as Red Front Market, became Frank's Surplus in 1955, and took the name Portsmouth Armie Navie Store in 1974. Generations of Hampton Roads customers have known us by different names, but our connection to the people who work in this region has remained central to the business.

Today, Frank's Work Supply represents the next chapter: a sharper focus on durable workwear, industrial footwear, safety gear, and custom-branded uniforms for individuals and businesses.

What you'll find here

  • Durable workwear and safety footwear from established brands
  • Protective gear and specialized apparel for demanding jobs
  • Custom embroidery, screen printing, and uniform projects
  • Commercial workwear support for local employers
  • Business signs, banners, and vehicle graphics

Come see us in Portsmouth

We're located at 1817 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704, inside the longstanding Portsmouth Armie Navie Store location. We welcome both individual shoppers and businesses outfitting working crews.

Shop available products online, discuss a commercial project, or call (757) 397-7452.

A FEW CHAPTERS OF OUR STORY

The name changed.
Our roots stayed put.

1955FRANK'S SURPLUS

Work, family, and generations of Portsmouth customers.

1974ARMIE NAVIE STORE

A High Street name Hampton Roads came to know.

NOWFRANK'S WORK SUPPLY

A new name with renewed focus on durable workwear and commercial customers.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Tell us what you're working on.

Whether you're outfitting one person or an entire crew, send us a few details and we'll follow up to discuss the next steps.

No obligation. We’ll use your information only to respond to your inquiry.