King's Department Stores Can Cooler
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Keep King's Department Stores in the conversation at your next gathering. The chain started in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1956 and expanded throughout the Eastern United States, reaching 187 stores at its height. Acquisitions helped shape its history, while debt and economic strain preceded its 1982 bankruptcy. After Ames purchased King's in 1984, most locations were converted to Ames stores. This can cooler brings a regional retail-history reference to casual get-togethers and makes a thoughtful pick for collectors who remember the changing landscape of American discount stores.
King's Department Stores was an Eastern United States discount-store chain that began in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1956. The business expanded to 187 stores, including three in the Buffalo, New York, area. Its growth included acquisitions of other retail chains: Miracle Mart in 1968, Sandy's Discount Stores in 1966, Welles in 1973, and Barker's Discount Department Stores in 1980. The supplied article gives two dates for its purchase of Mammoth Mart: its narrative says 1978, while its acquisition list says 1977. In 1978, King's also proposed a merger with W.R. Grace, which was projected to add $325 million in sales revenue to Grace. The merger was called off in June that year. Economic downturn and debt associated with the Mammoth purchase preceded King's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 1982. In 1984, Ames Department Stores purchased the chain and converted most King's locations into Ames stores. Ames later went out of business in 2002. King's history connects regional discount retail growth, acquisitions, financial strain, bankruptcy, and the conversion of stores under a successor company.
King's Department Stores Can Cooler
$9.99
Sale price
$9.99
Regular price
| Regular Can | Slim Can | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, in | 4.30 | 6.00 |
| Diameter, in | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Keep King's Department Stores in the conversation at your next gathering. The chain started in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1956 and expanded throughout the Eastern United States, reaching 187 stores at its height. Acquisitions helped shape its history, while debt and economic strain preceded its 1982 bankruptcy. After Ames purchased King's in 1984, most locations were converted to Ames stores. This can cooler brings a regional retail-history reference to casual get-togethers and makes a thoughtful pick for collectors who remember the changing landscape of American discount stores.
King's Department Stores was an Eastern United States discount-store chain that began in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1956. The business expanded to 187 stores, including three in the Buffalo, New York, area. Its growth included acquisitions of other retail chains: Miracle Mart in 1968, Sandy's Discount Stores in 1966, Welles in 1973, and Barker's Discount Department Stores in 1980. The supplied article gives two dates for its purchase of Mammoth Mart: its narrative says 1978, while its acquisition list says 1977. In 1978, King's also proposed a merger with W.R. Grace, which was projected to add $325 million in sales revenue to Grace. The merger was called off in June that year. Economic downturn and debt associated with the Mammoth purchase preceded King's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 1982. In 1984, Ames Department Stores purchased the chain and converted most King's locations into Ames stores. Ames later went out of business in 2002. King's history connects regional discount retail growth, acquisitions, financial strain, bankruptcy, and the conversion of stores under a successor company.
| 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
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth