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Kann's

Logo: S. Kann Sons Co., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

S. Kann Sons Co., or more commonly Kann's was a department store based in Washington, D.C. It was the city's second department store and pioneered the one-price policy and "the customer is always right" concept in retailing on the Washington, D.C. retail scene. The stores allowed consumers to return goods for cash.2 It was founded in 1893.1 It ceased to exist in 1975.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1893Founded1
  • Industryretail1
  • HeadquartersWashington, D.C.1

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S. Kann Sons Co., or more commonly Kann's was a department store based in Washington, D.C. It was the city's second department store and pioneered the one-price policy and "the customer is always right" concept in retailing on the Washington, D.C. retail scene. The stores allowed consumers to return goods for cash.2

Timeline

  1. 1975Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1893Founded Founded1

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