The ( Avoidable) Death of Kmart, Trapped in the Past in Every Way, History in the Dark

At one time, Kmart was the second largest retail chain in America, only behind Sears. They were known throughout the 70 s and 80 s as a onestopshop for almost all your needs. But overtime, they began to be seen as old, outdated, and they did little to change that perception. As steep competition from other big box outlets appeared, from chains like Walmart and Target, the fall of Kmart was inevitable. Further Reading Join this channel to get access to perks: Patreon Discord Facebook Donations Tiktok Instagram Twitter Merch Twitch Other channels: Prehistory in the Dark: Gaming and Fanfic Readings: History Stuff: Merch: I WRITE BOOKS YOU CAN FIND THEM HERE: Abyss: Pryde: Abyss on Audible: , kmart , retail , truestory, documentary, corporate , bigbox