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{{Infobox_Company | | {{Infobox_Company | | ||
company_name = Kmart| | company_name = Kmart| | ||
company_logo = [[File:Kmart.png| | company_logo = [[File:Kmart.png|310px]]| | ||
company_type = Subsidiary of Transform SR Brands| | company_type = Subsidiary of Transform SR Brands| | ||
foundation = 1897 (S.S. Kresge Company 5￠ and 10￠)<br />July 31, 1899 (Kresge & Wilson Company)<br />May 24, 1912 (S. S. Kresge Company of Delaware)<br />June 24, 1916 (S.S. Kresge Company of Michigan)<br />April 3, 1962 (K Mart)<br />November 23, 1977 (Kmart Corporation)| | foundation = 1897 (S.S. Kresge Company 5￠ and 10￠)<br />July 31, 1899 (Kresge & Wilson Company)<br />May 24, 1912 (S. S. Kresge Company of Delaware)<br />June 24, 1916 (S.S. Kresge Company of Michigan)<br />April 3, 1962 (K Mart)<br />November 23, 1977 (Kmart Corporation)| | ||
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==S. S. Kresge Company of Michigan== | ==S. S. Kresge Company of Michigan== | ||
S. S. Kresge founded a second '''S. S. Kresge Company''' in Michigan on | S. S. Kresge founded a second '''S. S. Kresge Company''' in Michigan on June 24, 1916. | ||
==K Mart== | ==K Mart== | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:49, 2 November 2024
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| Kmart | |
| Type | Subsidiary of Transform SR Brands |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1897 (S.S. Kresge Company 5￠ and 10￠) July 31, 1899 (Kresge & Wilson Company) May 24, 1912 (S. S. Kresge Company of Delaware) June 24, 1916 (S.S. Kresge Company of Michigan) April 3, 1962 (K Mart) November 23, 1977 (Kmart Corporation) |
| Headquarters | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, US |
| Key people | S.S. Kresge, founder John McCrory, founder Charles J. Wilson, founder |
| Industry | toys, clothing, electronics |
| Products | toys, clothing, electronics |
| Number of people | <100 |
| Website | https://www.kmart.com/ |
Kmart is a subsidiary of Transform SR Brands.
S.S. Kresge
The first S.S. Kresge five-and-dime store was opened in 1897 by S.S. Kresge and John McCrory. A second S.S. Kresge store was opened by Kresge and McCrory in 1898.
Kresge & Wilson Company
Kresge & Wilson Company was founded by S.S. Kresge and Charles J. Wilson on July 31, 1899.
S. S. Kresge Company of Delaware
S. S. Kresge founded the S. S. Kresge Company in Delaware on May 24, 1912.
S. S. Kresge Company of Michigan
S. S. Kresge founded a second S. S. Kresge Company in Michigan on June 24, 1916.
K Mart
The first K Mart store opened on April 3, 1962.
Kmart Corporation
The S.S. Kresge Company was renamed the Kmart Corporation on November 23, 1977.
Video game consoles by K Mart
| Name | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SC Eight Thousand | 1977 | K-Mart branded version of the Radofin Tele-sports. |
