On This Day in 1962, the First Kmart Opened in Garden City, MIOn This Day in 1962, the First Kmart Opened in Garden City, MIThe world's first ground-up, full-size Kmart opened on March 1st, 1962 in Garden City, Michigan. Chris MonroeChris Monroe
Last One Out, Turn Off the Blue Light: Kmart Has Almost DisappearedLast One Out, Turn Off the Blue Light: Kmart Has Almost DisappearedMichigan-based Kmart once had 2,486 stores globally, now that number is whittled down to less than twenty worldwide, with 33% of US locations closing forever.Bobby GuyBobby Guy
Last Michigan Kmart to Permanently Close in MarshallLast Michigan Kmart to Permanently Close in MarshallMichigan was once home to Kmart's headquarters and soon the last Kmart for all of Michigan will be permanently closing its doors.Lacy JamesLacy James
Last Sears in Michigan Is Closing, Marshall Has The Last KMartLast Sears in Michigan Is Closing, Marshall Has The Last KMartIt's sad to hear that Sears is closing its last store in Michigan. But the last Kmart in Michigan is still open in Marshall.BensonBenson
Battle Creek Kmart Being Demolished…What Should Take Its Place?Battle Creek Kmart Being Demolished…What Should Take Its Place?You won't find a blue light special in Battle Creek anymore. As we watch the ushering out of an era, what would you like to see take Kmart's place?Lacy JamesLacy James
Marshall Will Soon Have The Only Kmart Left In MichiganMarshall Will Soon Have The Only Kmart Left In MichiganMichigan was once home to Kmart's headquarters and soon the last Kmart for all of Michigan will be the one located in Marshall.Lacy JamesLacy James
Eight Michigan K-Mart Stores Closing, One West Michigan Store SurvivesEight Michigan K-Mart Stores Closing, One West Michigan Store SurvivesAnother West Michigan K-Mart is set to close with the latest announcement from their parent company over the weekend.Nate AdamsNate AdamsBrandon JamesBrandon James