Kmart

Kmart
   Originally called S.S. Kresge Co., it was founded by Sebastian S. Kresge in 1899 in Detroit, Michigan. In 1962 the company opened its first Kmart discount store in a Detroit suburb and, in 1977, changed its name from Kresge to Kmart. By 1981, there were 2,055 Kmart stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. In 1987, Kmart retained Martha Stewart as a consultant and, in 1997, produced a home collection and paint line. The company faced serious competition from Wal-Mart. Kmart, who was known as a tightly managed corporation, lost its focus and filed for bankruptcy in 2002. In 2004, it combined with Sears, Roebuck and Co. and concentrated on creating fashion at a moderate price.

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  • Kmart — [Kmart] any of a group of large US shops that sell a variety of products at reduced prices. The company began in 1899 as the S S Kresge Company and is based in Troy, ↑Michigan. In 2004 Kmart bought ↑Sears, Roebuck and Company …   Useful english dictionary

  • Kmart — For other uses, see Kmart (disambiguation). Kmart Type Subsidiary Industry Retail Founded Detroit …   Wikipedia

  • Kmart — Sears Holdings Corporation Logo de Sears Holdings Corporation Siège social Hoffman Estates, Illinois …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Kmart — any of a group of large US shops that sell a variety of products at reduced prices. The company began in 1899 as the S S Kresge Company and is based in Troy, Michigan. * * * ▪ American company original name  S.S. Kresge Co.         major American …   Universalium

  • Kmart —  for the stores group. The formal name is Kmart Corporation. knackwurst (or knockwurst). Sausage …   Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors

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  • Kmart Corporation — Kmart es una cadena de almacenes a través del mundo. Estados Unidos, Australia, Canadá y otros países. Es una cadena big box o caja grande similar a Wal Mart y Target. Enlaces externos Sitio web oficial Categorías: Empresas multinacionalesGrandes …   Wikipedia Español

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