Leo Kahn | |
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| Born | December 31, 1916 |
| Died | May 11, 2011 (aged 94) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (B.A., 1938) Columbia University (M.S., 1939) |
| Occupation(s) | American businessman and reporter |
| Known for | Co-founder of Staples Inc. |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy Davidson Kahn (1963-1975), Emily Perkins Gantt Kahn (1976-2011) |
| Children | 3 (including Joseph Kahn) |
Leo Kahn (December 31, 1916 – May 11, 2011) was an American reporter and businessman. He is credited as the co-founder of Staples Inc.[1][2] Kahn is also considered a pioneer of the natural and health food supermarket industry, founding the Fresh Fields and Nature's Heartland chains, which are now part of Whole Foods Market.[1]
- ^ a b Marquard, Bryan (2011-05-12). "Leo Kahn, co-founder of Staples, dies at 94". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2011-05-22.
- ^ Shapiro, T. Rees (2011-05-14). "Leo Kahn, entrepreneur who helped found Staples office-supply business, dies at 94". Washington Post. Retrieved 2011-05-22.
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