Kuhn's-Big K Stores Backpack
One size / Blackout
$65.99
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Carry a piece of Southeastern retail history with a backpack honoring Kuhn's-Big K Stores. Founded in Columbia, Tennessee, as Kuhn Brothers in 1913, the company opened its first Big K discount store in 1962 and grew into a regional chain. Its story also includes the Big K-Edwards name after the 1977 acquisition of Edward's stores in South Carolina. A thoughtful choice for collectors, former shoppers, and anyone drawn to the changing names and formats of American retail.
Kuhn's-Big K began in 1913 as Kuhn Brothers, a chain of variety stores founded in Columbia, Tennessee. The first Big K discount store opened in 1962. By 1969, the company operated 35 variety stores and 18 Big K discount department stores, and that year it officially adopted the name Kuhn's - Big K Stores Corporation. It announced plans to go public in 1970 and completed a stock offering in April 1971. During the early 1970s, the company expanded and developed larger stores, including a planned 76,000-square-foot location in Nashville. In January 1972, it took over the lease of a Sky City store in Greeneville, Tennessee. In September 1977, Kuhn's-Big K acquired the competing Edward's discount chain in South Carolina; its 33 stores operated as the subsidiary Big K-Edwards. After an attempted merger with Walmart in 1980 fell through over store lease complications, Kuhn's-Big K agreed to merge with Walmart in June 1981. The deal was valued at $13 million, and the merger brought the regional chain to a close.
Carry a piece of Southeastern retail history with a backpack honoring Kuhn's-Big K Stores. Founded in Columbia, Tennessee, as Kuhn Brothers in 1913, the company opened its first Big K discount store in 1962 and grew into a regional chain. Its story also includes the Big K-Edwards name after the 1977 acquisition of Edward's stores in South Carolina. A thoughtful choice for collectors, former shoppers, and anyone drawn to the changing names and formats of American retail.
Kuhn's-Big K began in 1913 as Kuhn Brothers, a chain of variety stores founded in Columbia, Tennessee. The first Big K discount store opened in 1962. By 1969, the company operated 35 variety stores and 18 Big K discount department stores, and that year it officially adopted the name Kuhn's - Big K Stores Corporation. It announced plans to go public in 1970 and completed a stock offering in April 1971. During the early 1970s, the company expanded and developed larger stores, including a planned 76,000-square-foot location in Nashville. In January 1972, it took over the lease of a Sky City store in Greeneville, Tennessee. In September 1977, Kuhn's-Big K acquired the competing Edward's discount chain in South Carolina; its 33 stores operated as the subsidiary Big K-Edwards. After an attempted merger with Walmart in 1980 fell through over store lease complications, Kuhn's-Big K agreed to merge with Walmart in June 1981. The deal was valued at $13 million, and the merger brought the regional chain to a close.
A rugged, everyday 20L backpack designed for days that move fast and demand durability. Built from water-repellent 600D polyester, it shrugsoff drizzle and light rain while protecting what matters inside. The padded laptop sleeve holds up to a 15" device snugly, and a fleece-lined pocket keeps sunglasses or small screens scratch-free. Two mesh side pockets keep a water bottle within easy reach, while roomy compartments organize chargers, notebooks, and daily essentials. Clean lines and practical pockets make this a dependable companion for commutes, classes, and short travel stints.
Product features
- Durable 600D polyester construction with water resistance
- 20L capacity, one-size carry for everyday use
- Padded sleeve fits up to a 15" laptop
- Fleece-lined pocket for eyewear or media devices
- Mesh side pockets for water bottles and quick access items
Care instructions
- Before cleaning the bag, remove all the items from the bag. Suggested to pretreat visible stains with stain remover. Mix warm water with laundry detergent and clean the bag with terry washcloth or soft bristle brush. Let the bag air dry.
| One size | |
| Width, in | 12.50 |
| Height, in | 19.00 |
| Depth, in | 5.50 |
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Product information: Oakley 921056ODM, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Before cleaning the bag, remove all the items from the bag. Suggested to pretreat visible stains with stain remover. Mix warm water with laundry detergent and clean the bag with terry washcloth or soft bristle brush. Let the bag air dry.