Federal's Can Cooler
Regular Can
$9.99
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$9.99
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Celebrate the story of Federal's with a can cooler inspired by a memorable name in Detroit retail. Founded in 1929, the company merged with Kobacker's in 1961 and bought Shifrin-Willens Jewelers in 1969. Federal's filed for bankruptcy in 1972, and its Lansing and Kalamazoo stores closed that year. The business was later purchased in 1978 and liquidated in 1980. A fun conversation piece for department-store history fans and collectors of Michigan retail memorabilia.
Federal Department Store, commonly known as Federal's, was a department store chain based in Detroit and founded in 1929. Its history includes expansion through a merger and a separate jewelry acquisition. In 1961, Federal's merged with Kobacker's, a department store company based in Columbus, Ohio. In 1969, Federal's bought Shifrin-Willens Jewelers. The chain filed for bankruptcy in 1972; that same year, its stores in Lansing and Kalamazoo closed. One of Federal's holdings at the time of the bankruptcy was the Hoffritz for Cutlery chain, which was sold in 1975 through a leveraged buyout. In 1978, Steven Watstein, also known as Steven West, purchased Federal's. The chain was liquidated in 1980. These milestones trace Federal's from its 1929 founding through a merger, an acquisition, financial difficulty, a change in ownership, and eventual liquidation. The documented locations connect its story to Detroit, Columbus, Lansing, and Kalamazoo.
Federal's Can Cooler
$9.99
Sale price
$9.99
Regular price
Celebrate the story of Federal's with a can cooler inspired by a memorable name in Detroit retail. Founded in 1929, the company merged with Kobacker's in 1961 and bought Shifrin-Willens Jewelers in 1969. Federal's filed for bankruptcy in 1972, and its Lansing and Kalamazoo stores closed that year. The business was later purchased in 1978 and liquidated in 1980. A fun conversation piece for department-store history fans and collectors of Michigan retail memorabilia.
Federal Department Store, commonly known as Federal's, was a department store chain based in Detroit and founded in 1929. Its history includes expansion through a merger and a separate jewelry acquisition. In 1961, Federal's merged with Kobacker's, a department store company based in Columbus, Ohio. In 1969, Federal's bought Shifrin-Willens Jewelers. The chain filed for bankruptcy in 1972; that same year, its stores in Lansing and Kalamazoo closed. One of Federal's holdings at the time of the bankruptcy was the Hoffritz for Cutlery chain, which was sold in 1975 through a leveraged buyout. In 1978, Steven Watstein, also known as Steven West, purchased Federal's. The chain was liquidated in 1980. These milestones trace Federal's from its 1929 founding through a merger, an acquisition, financial difficulty, a change in ownership, and eventual liquidation. The documented locations connect its story to Detroit, Columbus, Lansing, and Kalamazoo.
| Regular Can | Slim Can | |
| Height, in | 4.30 | 6.00 |
| Diameter, in | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Product features
- Durable 100% polyester exterior with edge-to-edge vibrant print
- Soft 100% foam liner for firm grip and insulation
- Lightweight and slim — fits regular and slim cans
- Outside white polyester with black foam interior for contrast
- Available sizes: Regular (3.5" x 4.3") and Slim (3.5" x 6'")
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth