Kmart.
American big box department store chain
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 64
What's happening
Active this week
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Kmart is selling cheap AI glasses in Australia, coinciding with government privacy reform efforts.Well supported6 reports
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A Kmart store was demolished near an encampment site on October 16, 2026.Some support1 report
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The market maturity of smart glasses is leading to discussions about potential legislation, with academic expertise advising on the matter and activists calling for retail responsibility.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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The article notes that Kmart closed in 2016 and mentions that TriBridge Residential is located in Atlanta.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Former Kmart property in La Crosse is undergoing new development.Some support1 report
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Kmart is selling Anko glasses across Australia, competing with cheap knock-off camera glasses, and noting inadequacies in Australian privacy laws.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Centralized advertising programs by large retailers like Amazon and Walmart are causing market shifts and displacing local owners.Some support1 report
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A partnership involving Kmart, Martha Stewart, and ImClone Systems has been formed, leveraging lifestyle expertise amidst legal issues stemming from ImClone stock sales.Some support2 reports
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Target Corporation opens a new store in Bridgehampton, NY, utilizing a former Kmart site, and maintains operations in Silverthorne, CO.Some support1 report
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Authorized purchase of a former Kmart property for redevelopment involving a port authority.Some support1 report
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Retailers like Dollarama, Kmart, and Big W are accelerating global supply chain integration to adopt a low-cost model.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Kmart was the anchor tenant in the Holyoke plaza, and developers are planning to build a Walmart Supercenter there.Some support1 report
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Raton approved an MOU to convert Kmart into a digital hub.Some support1 report
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Kmart and Sears are examples of businesses that have been targeted by private equity firms.Some support1 report
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Kmart is owned by Wesfarmers, and its recent announcement follows the framework set by Anthony Albanese regarding AI.Well supported5 reports
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Shein, Kmart, and Target Corporation are competing in the Australian fashion and lifestyle goods markets.Some support2 reports
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Kmart is selling lower-priced copycats of Meta's smart glasses, based on reports from MacRumors.Some support1 report
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Kmart sold asbestos-contaminated sand in Christchurch, leading to a potential violation of the Consumer Guarantees Act.Some support2 reports
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A consumer issue arose when Hannah discovered a needle in trousers purchased at a Kmart store located in Penrith, which is in Sydney's west.Some support1 report
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A new BRT route has been established in Rochester, originating from the former Kmart site and leading to the Mayo Civic Center.Some support1 report
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A former Kmart building is being purchased and leased in the Madawaska/Fort Kent area.Some support1 report
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Rob Zombie's album was carried by major retailers Kmart and Walmart and sold over 2.6 million copies in the U.S.Some support1 report
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A company based in the Gold Coast is successfully securing retail agreements with major chains like Kmart and Coles, and is partnering with State of Origin products.Some support1 report
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A lone oak location was identified adjacent to a former Kmart building in Paducah.Some support1 report
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Retail performance ratings reveal various companies struggling in different areas, including Kmart, Big W, and Aldi being rated worst for in-person shopping.Some support2 reports
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Kmart is accelerating the expansion of its 'Plan C+' retail format across Australia.Some support1 report
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Product quality control issues surfaced in the market regarding Kmart.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Public demand for mandatory packaging laws regarding Kmart.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump commented on Iowa's gas prices, while the City of Waterloo is working on former Kmart sites.Some support1 report
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Humboldt County plans to purchase a former Kmart building in Eureka for $5.7 million, with planning department services consolidating.Some support1 report
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The Minneapolis City Council awarded development rights for the former Kmart site and is reviewing the former Speedway site in the South Side.Some support1 report
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Kmart and Gifft Hill School shared usage of commercial spaces for community events on May 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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Around Kmart this week
News at the entities that move Kmart most-
Humboldt County TransactionalAAA reported fuel price trends specifically within Humboldt County on October 17, 2026.Moves Kmart
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Meta OperationalFrench unrest raises fiscal risk concerns while earnings season assesses AI trade enthusiasm.Moves Kmart
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Gemini OperationalGoogle integrates Universal Cart into Gemini app, enabling checkout and product tracking for major retailers like Nike and Ulta Beauty.Moves Kmart
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Amazon OperationalMeghan Markle's projects and Guy Ritchie's drama are linked to attracting audiences on Amazon and Netflix.Moves Kmart
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Martha Stewart OperationalMartha Stewart discussed her business success, noting that an FDA decision influenced a recent stock sale.Moves Kmart
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Shein OperationalShein reported that it sells more products than other global retailers.Moves Kmart
Connections
The 40 strongest of 64, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Bay City Transactional
The City of Bay City acquired the property from Kmart, which was the former owner.
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Wesfarmers Structural
Wesfarmers owns and operates Kmart as part of its business portfolio.
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Ben Carroll Transactional
Ben Carroll gained eight years of work experience at Kmart.
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Target Corporation Structural
Target Corporation is currently included within the corporate group of Kmart, utilizing former Kmart sites.
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Meta Operational
Kmart actively competes with Meta by selling lower-priced copycats of Meta's smart glasses technology.
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Raton Transactional
Raton approved a Memorandum of Understanding to convert Kmart into a digital hub.
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Anko Structural
Kmart functions as the primary retail platform and market for Anko's value brand products.
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Gemini Operational
Kmart is actively developing an AI companion product by utilizing Gemini's capabilities.
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Fort Kent Transactional
A building associated with Kmart was purchased by a businessman from Fort Kent.
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Smeg Operational
Kmart's budget offerings are actively challenging Smeg's market share as a premium brand.
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Martha Stewart Operational
Martha Stewart consulted for Kmart's home division as part of a partnership leveraging her lifestyle expertise and product design.
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Madawaska Transactional
Madawaska plans to lease the former Kmart building.
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Shein Operational
The two entities actively compete within the Australian fashion market.
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Sam Kelly Transactional
A partnered with Kmart, establishing a specific, time-bound business arrangement for FY25-26.
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Rob Scott Operational
Rob Scott is involved in Kmart's operations, where his professional actions and presence are discussed alongside company results and market challenges.
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Dollarama Operational
The two companies compete in the discount retail market, facing margin compression due to market dynamics.
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Cameron Brewer Structural
Kmart operates under the leadership and professional purview of Cameron Brewer, leading to regulatory oversight.
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Minneapolis City Council Transactional
a deal or exchange
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Philippines Operational
Kmart is actively expanding its brand presence and market operations within the country of the Philippines.
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Washburn University Transactional
Kmart sold a former building to Washburn University for its campus expansion.
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Rasmussen Operational
Rasmussen actively advocates against Kmart's business practices.
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Gifft Hill School Transactional
The relationship involves the shared use of commercial spaces between Kmart and Gifft Hill School for hosting community events.
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Humboldt County Transactional
Humboldt County plans to purchase a former building belonging to Kmart.
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Walmart Operational
The two major retailers actively compete in the retail market, facing shifts in local advertising support.
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Michelle Rowland Mentioned together
Co-mentioned in articles discussing Kmart's market point of sale under regulatory scrutiny.
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Christopher Luxon Transactional
Christopher Luxon visited a Kmart distribution hub on August 1, 2026.
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Amazon Operational
The entities are observed to compete in the retail market, specifically regarding inexpensive smart glasses.
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Aldi Operational
Aldi and Kmart are forecast to compete in the high-end wellness market.
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Hannah Transactional
Hannah discovered a needle while in Kmart's trousers.
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Paducah Shared context
The company's current location is established in an area adjacent to the former Kmart building within the Paducah context.
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Holyoke Shared context
Kmart functioned as an anchor tenant within the Holyoke plaza.
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Northern Rivers Shared context
Kmart operates a store within the geographic region of Northern Rivers.
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Grocery Outlet Operational
Kmart and Grocery Outlet are active competitors in the discount retail market, vying for market share.
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Sears Mentioned together
Both Kmart and Sears were grouped as businesses facing mass shutdowns and targeted by private equity.
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Australian Shared context
Kmart was observed selling smart glasses during a historical period.
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port authority Transactional
The port authority authorized the redevelopment of former Kmart property.
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city council Shared context
Kmart operates within the jurisdiction of a city council, as evidenced by a store demolition in a local area.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Transactional
FEMA utilized a Kmart store location to process claims during a historical emergency event.
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Gold Coast Transactional
A company associated with Gold Coast is signing a contract to become a supplier for Kmart.
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Brisbane Shared context
Kmart operates within the geographical context of Brisbane.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- A Kmart store was demolished near an encampment site on October 16, 2026.
- The article notes that Kmart closed in 2016 and mentions that TriBridge Residential is located in Atlanta.
- Former Kmart property in La Crosse is undergoing new development.
- Centralized advertising programs by large retailers like Amazon and Walmart are causing market shifts and displacing local owners.
- A partnership involving Kmart, Martha Stewart, and ImClone Systems has been formed, leveraging lifestyle expertise amidst legal issues stemming from ImClone stock sales.
September 2026
6 events- Target Corporation opens a new store in Bridgehampton, NY, utilizing a former Kmart site, and maintains operations in Silverthorne, CO.
- Authorized purchase of a former Kmart property for redevelopment involving a port authority.
- Retailers like Dollarama, Kmart, and Big W are accelerating global supply chain integration to adopt a low-cost model.
- Kmart was the anchor tenant in the Holyoke plaza, and developers are planning to build a Walmart Supercenter there.
- Raton approved an MOU to convert Kmart into a digital hub.
- Kmart and Sears are examples of businesses that have been targeted by private equity firms.
August 2026
12 events- Kmart is selling cheap AI glasses in Australia, coinciding with government privacy reform efforts.
- The market maturity of smart glasses is leading to discussions about potential legislation, with academic expertise advising on the matter and activists calling for retail responsibility.
- Kmart is selling Anko glasses across Australia, competing with cheap knock-off camera glasses, and noting inadequacies in Australian privacy laws.
- Shein, Kmart, and Target Corporation are competing in the Australian fashion and lifestyle goods markets.
- Kmart is selling lower-priced copycats of Meta's smart glasses, based on reports from MacRumors.
- Kmart sold asbestos-contaminated sand in Christchurch, leading to a potential violation of the Consumer Guarantees Act.
- A consumer issue arose when Hannah discovered a needle in trousers purchased at a Kmart store located in Penrith, which is in Sydney's west.
- A new BRT route has been established in Rochester, originating from the former Kmart site and leading to the Mayo Civic Center.
- A former Kmart building is being purchased and leased in the Madawaska/Fort Kent area.
- Rob Zombie's album was carried by major retailers Kmart and Walmart and sold over 2.6 million copies in the U.S.
- A company based in the Gold Coast is successfully securing retail agreements with major chains like Kmart and Coles, and is partnering with State of Origin products.
- A lone oak location was identified adjacent to a former Kmart building in Paducah.
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July 2026
4 events- Kmart is owned by Wesfarmers, and its recent announcement follows the framework set by Anthony Albanese regarding AI.
- Retail performance ratings reveal various companies struggling in different areas, including Kmart, Big W, and Aldi being rated worst for in-person shopping.
- Kmart is accelerating the expansion of its 'Plan C+' retail format across Australia.
- Public demand for mandatory packaging laws regarding Kmart.
June 2026
5 events- Product quality control issues surfaced in the market regarding Kmart.
- Donald Trump commented on Iowa's gas prices, while the City of Waterloo is working on former Kmart sites.
- Humboldt County plans to purchase a former Kmart building in Eureka for $5.7 million, with planning department services consolidating.
- The Minneapolis City Council awarded development rights for the former Kmart site and is reviewing the former Speedway site in the South Side.
- Kmart and Gifft Hill School shared usage of commercial spaces for community events on May 28, 2026.