Kmart

GPTKB entity

Statements (273)

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instance_of	gptkb:Retail
gptkbp:acquired_by	gptkb:Sears,_Roebuck_and_Company gptkb:Sears_Holdings_Corporation
gptkbp:acquisition	gptkb:Sears,_Roebuck_and_Company gptkb:Sears_Holdings_Corporation Acquired by Sears in 2005
gptkbp:acquisition_year	gptkb:2005
gptkbp:advertising	gptkb:Kmart_Blue_Light_Special online marketing print ads television commercials
gptkbp:bankruptcy_status	Bankrupt in 2002 and 2018
gptkbp:brand	gptkb:Kmart Loyal customer base store renovations Kmart brand products Kmart 2007
gptkbp:categories	gptkb:clothing gptkb:home_goods gptkb:toys Electronics Groceries electronics groceries
gptkbp:closing_date	gptkb:2021
gptkbp:closure_type	gptkb:2019 Many stores closed in the 2010s Closed many locations in the 2010s
gptkbp:community_involvement	charity events environmental initiatives disaster relief efforts school programs Supports local charities Involved in local community initiatives local sponsorships
gptkbp:competitors	gptkb:Costco gptkb:Walmart gptkb:Target
gptkbp:conflict	economic downturns increased competition declining sales changing consumer habits restructuring efforts store closures bankruptcy filings competition from online retailers Struggled with competition Faced financial challenges in the 2000s
gptkbp:customer_base	Families Diverse demographic
gptkbp:customer_feedback	Mixed reviews
gptkbp:customer_support	online shopping options self-service options in-store promotions home delivery services product variety holiday promotions clearance sales customer service focus seasonal sales events Offers customer service support Focus on customer service price matching policy In-store assistance available loyalty rewards system customer feedback initiatives click and collect services Family-friendly shopping environment checkout efficiency
gptkbp:employees	Approximately 30,000 Approximately 50,000 (2007)
gptkbp:events	Occasional community events
gptkbp:exhibition	Varies by location
gptkbp:famous_for	gptkb:Kmart's_layaway_program gptkb:public_company gptkb:Blue_Light_Special affordable prices private label brands seasonal merchandise Weekly ads Holiday sales Clearance sales wide product selection Kmart Rewards Back-to-school sales Store brand products Seasonal merchandise Layaway plans blue light specials In-store pharmacies Blue Light Specials Kmart Christmas commercials Kmart's private label brands Martha Stewart products Kmart credit card Kmart gift cards
gptkbp:financials	gptkb:2002 gptkb:2018 Filed for bankruptcy in 2018 struggling Filed for bankruptcy in 2002 History of financial struggles Publicly traded until 2002 Struggled financially in the 2000s
gptkbp:first_store_opened_in	gptkb:Garden_City,_Michigan
gptkbp:founded	gptkb:1962
gptkbp:founded_by	gptkb:Sebastian_S._Kresge
gptkbp:founded_in	gptkb:1962 gptkb:Detroit,_Michigan Kresge's
gptkbp:founder	gptkb:Sebastian_S._Kresge
gptkbp:future_plans	store renovations enhancing product offerings improving customer service collaborations with brands expanding online presence
gptkbp:gift_shop	Available for purchase
gptkbp:global_presence	gptkb:Australia gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:has_store_in	gptkb:Garden_City,_Michigan gptkb:Open_floor_plan Big-box store Located in the United States open layout Primarily in suburban areas Traditional retail design Traditional discount store layout
gptkbp:headquarters	Troy, Michigan
gptkbp:historical_significance	bankruptcy filings affecting brand image decline in the 2000s due to competition influenced retail industry trends one of the first discount retailers pioneered the concept of discount retailing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	Kmart
gptkbp:industry	gptkb:Retail retail
gptkbp:key_people	gptkb:Edward_Lampert
gptkbp:loyalty_program	gptkb:Shop_Your_Way Kmart Rewards
gptkbp:market_position	Discount retailer
gptkbp:market_share	Declining market share in the 2000s
gptkbp:merchandise	Centralized distribution system
gptkbp:merchandising	Everyday low prices
gptkbp:merged_with	gptkb:Sears gptkb:Sears_Holdings_Corporation Merged with Sears in 2005
gptkbp:notable_event	Expansion in the 1990s rebranding efforts partnerships with brands store closures closure of many stores in 2019 merger with Sears introduction of layaway plans introduction of Blue Light Special opening of first store in Garden City, Michigan partnership with Martha Stewart Introduction of the Blue Light Special in 1985 Store closures in the 2000s
gptkbp:notable_products	gptkb:clothing gptkb:Kenmore gptkb:Sears gptkb:Craftsman gptkb:home_goods gptkb:Die_Hard gptkb:Blue_Light_Special gptkb:Kmart_Pharmacy electronics
gptkbp:number_of_employees	Approximately 30,000 approximately 30,000
gptkbp:number_of_locations	Approximately 200 approximately 200 Approximately 200 (as of 2021)
gptkbp:number_of_stores	Over 2,000 stores (at peak) Approximately 200 (2023)
gptkbp:opened	Opened first store in 1962
gptkbp:opening_hours	Varies by location
gptkbp:operates_in	gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:operating_countries	gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:operational_status	Active
gptkbp:parent_company	gptkb:Sears_Holdings_Corporation gptkb:Transformco
gptkbp:partnership	gptkb:Kmart_Auto_Center gptkb:Sears gptkb:Kmart_Pharmacy Partnership with Craftsman Partnership with Kenmore Partnership with Martha Stewart
gptkbp:partnerships	Collaborations with brands Various private label brands
gptkbp:previous_name	Kresge's
gptkbp:product_range	gptkb:toys gptkb:furniture groceries seasonal items
gptkbp:products	gptkb:clothing gptkb:home_goods gptkb:toys Electronics electronics
gptkbp:promotions	Weekly sales and discounts
gptkbp:record_label	gptkb:Smart_Sense gptkb:Route_66 gptkb:Benton Kmart Apparel Kmart Home Sears Essentials K-Craft Kmart Electronics Kmart Kids Kmart Outdoor
gptkbp:reputation	Known for low prices.
gptkbp:return_policy	30-day return policy
gptkbp:revenue	$3 billion (2020) $15 billion (2007)
gptkbp:sales	Available Television and online ads Holds seasonal sales events Offers online shopping services Sales events throughout the year
gptkbp:seasonal_activities	Holiday decorations
gptkbp:service_area	gptkb:U._S._Virgin_Islands gptkb:Puerto_Rico gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:slogan	Save money. Live better. The Savings Place The savings are always in season. “ The Savings Place”
gptkbp:stock_symbol	SHLDQ
gptkbp:store_accessibility	ADA compliant stores
gptkbp:store_closing	Closed many stores in the 2010s
gptkbp:store_expansion	Limited expansion in recent years Expanded in the 1980s and 1990s
gptkbp:store_format	gptkb:market Big-box store Discount department store big-box store supercenter Transitioned to smaller store formats
gptkbp:store_inventory	Wide range of products Variety of products in inventory
gptkbp:store_management	Regional managers oversee operations Managed by Transformco after acquisition
gptkbp:store_merchandising	Seasonal displays
gptkbp:store_opening_year	gptkb:1962
gptkbp:store_partnerships	Local businesses for promotions
gptkbp:store_promotion	Promotions and discounts throughout the year
gptkbp:store_renovation	Renovated stores in the 2010s
gptkbp:store_renovations	Ongoing renovations in select locations
gptkbp:store_security	Standard security measures
gptkbp:store_technology	Point of sale systems
gptkbp:subsidiaries	gptkb:Sears_Hometown_Stores gptkb:Sears_Canada gptkb:Sears gptkb:Sears_Outlet
gptkbp:subsidiary	gptkb:Sears_Holdings_Corporation
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives	recycling programs sustainable sourcing Energy-efficient practices energy-efficient stores
gptkbp:target_market	Middle-income consumers
gptkbp:training	Customer service training provided
gptkbp:type	Discount store discount department store
gptkbp:website	kmart.com www.kmart.com
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:Wrestle_Mania_23 gptkb:Iris_Apfel gptkb:Walmart gptkb:Target gptkb:Racing gptkb:Nicki_Minaj_Clothing_Line gptkb:Nicki_Minaj_Footwear
gptkbp:bfsLayer	4