Private company
The Akron
Defunct American discount department store chain
Akron Stores or The Akron was a Southern California–based imported goods and home decorating department store retail chain established in 1947 and was known to carry unusual merchandise, mostly imports. The chain had over 24 stores throughout Southern California from San Diego to San Francisco before it was forced to close in 1985.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Akron Stores or The Akron was a Southern California–based imported goods and home decorating department store retail chain established in 1947 and was known to carry unusual merchandise, mostly imports. The chain had over 24 stores throughout Southern California from San Diego to San Francisco before it was forced to close in 1985.2
Timeline
- 1948Founded Founded1
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- 1WikidataThe Akron on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaThe Akron on Wikipedia