The Akron Unisex Quarter Zip Pullover

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Bring a little Los Angeles retail history into your wardrobe with this Unisex Quarter Zip Pullover inspired by The Akron. The company opened in 1947 as an army-surplus store on Sunset Boulevard, then reinvented itself as an importer of clothing, furnishings, plants, and eclectic merchandise. Its expansion across California and later ownership changes tell a compact story of postwar retail transformation. A fitting layer for collectors, former shoppers, and anyone who appreciates the character of independent department stores.

The Akron, also known as Akron Stores, began in 1947 when Bernard Field and Hyman Fink opened the Akron Army & Navy Stores on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, selling mainly army-surplus goods. By 1950, the business had moved to 4400 Sunset Boulevard and was also selling to customers nationwide by mail order. In 1952 or 1953, it became The Akron, shifting toward imported goods, home furnishings, clothing, plants, and other eclectic merchandise. The chain expanded across California during the 1950s and 1960s, reaching San Francisco and opening stores from the San Fernando Valley to San Diego. It also created Columbus, a subsidiary selling imported decorator products in upscale malls. After financial difficulties, the company sold an 80 percent stake to Jack A. Levin & Associates in 1975. Thrifty Drug Stores became the majority owner in 1977, and Pier 1 acquired a reported interest in 1978. Under later ownership, store closures and merchandise changes followed. The chain was sold to Hong Kong-based owners in 1982, but financial problems led to widespread closures in 1985. Circuit City later opened at several former Akron sites.

	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL
Width, in	19.00	20.50	22.00	23.50	25.00	26.50	28.50	30.50
Length, in	27.00	28.00	29.00	30.00	31.00	32.00	32.50	33.00
Sleeve length, in	34.20	35.00	35.75	36.50	37.25	38.00	38.75	39.50