Last full size K-Mart store in Mainland USA closing

[SC Maintenance]

Honestly didn't know there were any left. I wondered through one maybe a decade ago I happened on in VA just because. Growing up there was a K-Mart in the bigger town over - going was a big deal.

End of an era.

"The store, in Bridgehampton, New York, on Long Island, is due to close October 20,"

"The chain still has a small convenience store version of itself in Miami, but not the full line of offerings that Kmart was once known for. That location does have some larger ticket goods, though, such as appliances. It also has stores in Guam and the US Virgin Islands, where it does not face competition from more successful big box stores."

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/attention-kmart-shoppers-last-full-151853500.html

 

[wavinwayne]

I had a garage filled circa mid-2000s with all kinds of oils I got on clearance from my local K-Mart. I miss the oil clearance sales, but not K-Mart.

 

[nickaluch]

Honestly didn't know there were any left. I wondered through one maybe a decade ago I happened on in VA just because. Growing up there was a K-Mart in the bigger town over - going was a big deal.

End of an era.

"The store, in Bridgehampton, New York, on Long Island, is due to close October 20,"

"The chain still has a small convenience store version of itself in Miami, but not the full line of offerings that Kmart was once known for. That location does have some larger ticket goods, though, such as appliances. It also has stores in Guam and the US Virgin Islands, where it does not face competition from more successful big box stores."

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/attention-kmart-shoppers-last-full-151853500.html

Bridgehampton is a serious money town the rich play there probably the reason it survived not much places to buy normal day to day stuff there it's all high end designer stores

 

[Pew]

Soon it's going to be just Costco, Sam's, Kroger's,, and Dollar general.

 

[daves87rs]

The last store actually loses it’s lease at the end of the year.

Sears should be done soon too…..

 

[daves87rs]

Soon it's going to be just Costco, Sam's, Kroger's,, and Dollar general.

Don’t count on Costco either………

 

[wings&wheels]

K Mart Cafe, breakfast when I had a high school job cleaning in the Mall overnight.

Blue Light Specials

Dating a girl who worked at the layaway counter....

Good days!

I feel old

 

[Pew]

Don’t count on Costco either………

All the Costcos I pass by are always jam packed. They chose their locations well, affluent neighborhoods with growing families. I noticed a decrease in foot traffic at the other grocery store by me when Costco opened up a few years ago.

 

[daves87rs]

All the Costcos I pass by are always jam packed. They chose their locations well, affluent neighborhoods with growing families. I noticed a decrease in foot traffic at the other grocery store by me when Costco opened up a few years ago.

Normally. I’d totally agree with that.

But then I see people some affluent folks doing some real shopping at Dollar Tree is kinda telling……

 

[DemoFly]

Kmart, sears, toysrus. Same entity. Not a tragedy. Killed on purpose.

What is a tragedy is private equity didn't stop at retail.

 

[JHZR2]

The two in the Virgin Islands are critical there. But as soon as Amazon figures how to ship, I suspect it will be gone too.

 

[Lubener]

I sure do miss the K-Marts and the Sears stores. Just thank hedge fund manager Eddie Lampert for their demise.

 

[97prizm]

The Kmart near me closed years ago. Towards the end they had almost no staff and the store was a ghost town. I snagged 40 quarts of Mobil 5000 for 79 cents a quart. The cashier thought I was nuts. My grandma worked nights at Kmart for years. Good memories.

 

[Pew]

Normally. I’d totally agree with that.

But then I see people some affluent folks doing some real shopping at Dollar Tree is kinda telling……

True; DG has popped up in some surprising places where I wouldn't think they would normally be at. Here by me they've been taking over former Family Video stores.

I'm not sad at all about kmart disappearing. Home Country Buffet on the other hand....I miss

 

[Urshurak776]

I had a garage filled circa mid-2000s with all kinds of oils I got on clearance from my local K-Mart. I miss the oil clearance sales, but not K-Mart.

Same. Schmidt oil, or Smitty oil? Something like that. It met latest specs. My in laws Camry got it for several years worth of oil changes. Car still running today, so must have been okay! I think I got a ton for like $1 a quart.

 

[97prizm]

True; DG has popped up in some surprising places where I wouldn't think they would normally be at. Here by me they've been taking over former Family Video stores.

I'm not sad at all about kmart disappearing. Home Country Buffet on the other hand....I miss

That and actual video stores. I'm sick of streaming. With streaming you don't own anything.

 

[Al]

They were asleep at the switch when Walmart started up.

 

[Dave Hess]

I visited the last mini Kmart 2 years ago and posted a thread with photos.
This Kmart is located in Miami (Kendall).

In a few weeks I will be in the area and make one last final purchase and pay my respects.

Thread 'Only 3 Kmarts remaining in the USA and I visited a store last week'

May 5, 2022

I had to travel down to Miami for business and went out of my way to visit one of the last 3 Kmarts remaining in the USA.

I bought about $40 of merchandise and it was sad seeing a once great company go down hill. There was no store closing signs but it’s obvious they probably have 3 months left. Lots of memories from the 1970’s when I first visited a Kmart with my siblings and parents. On the weekends Kmart was booming and store packed with customers. I remember getting excited to know we were headed to Kmart, especially going to the toy, sports equipment or shoe isle. LOL.

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[JTK]

Sad to see them go. K-mart was awesome way back when, when the automotive section was actually a whole section with shelf after shelf of oil, filters, etc and K-Mart had their own automotive repair center. As said above, this was a long time ago. The big, super nice K-Mart in my area turned into a BLowes about 25yrs ago. There were a few that hung on a bit longer, but hanging on was an understatement.

 

[Dave Hess]

I remember going to Kmart with my dad to get new tires for his 1976 Nova.

We enjoyed a delicious deli Kmart hogie submarine sandwich while we waited.