Kmart.
American big box department store chain
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 4
- Connections
- 57
What's happening
Active this week
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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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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 reports2 developments inside
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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
Earlier this month
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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 selling Anko glasses across Australia, competing with cheap knock-off camera glasses, and noting inadequacies in Australian privacy laws.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Kmart is selling cheap AI glasses in Australia, coinciding with government privacy reform efforts.Well supported5 reports
One to three months ago
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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-
Meta OperationalMeta is launching a new commercial wing specifically focused on AI deployment.Moves Kmart
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Humboldt County TransactionalBGHP moved from various locations within Arcata on September 26, 2026.Moves Kmart
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Gemini OperationalAnthony Aguirre, CEO of the Future of Life Institute, discusses AI dangers while Claude and Gemini are noted as leading industry models.Moves Kmart
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Walmart OperationalKraft Heinz is launching locally developed products and targeting expansion in North America through exclusive store channels.Moves Kmart
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Shein OperationalThe EU imposed a new duty on small parcels imported from outside the bloc.Moves Kmart
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Amazon OperationalNvidia is expanding its platform deployment across major cloud providers, including Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.Moves Kmart
Connections
The 40 strongest of 57, 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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Raton Transactional
Raton approved a Memorandum of Understanding to convert Kmart into a digital hub.
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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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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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Gemini Operational
Kmart is actively developing an AI companion product by utilizing Gemini's capabilities.
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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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Walmart Operational
The two companies engaged in direct market competition by jointly carrying the same album.
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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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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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Minneapolis City Council Transactional
a deal or exchange
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Humboldt County Transactional
Humboldt County plans to purchase a former building belonging to Kmart.
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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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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 involved in mass shutdowns and targeted by private equity.
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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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Northern Rivers Shared context
Kmart operates a store within the geographic region of Northern Rivers.
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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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Amazon Operational
The entities are observed to be operating in the market segment of inexpensive smart glasses retail.
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Holyoke Shared context
Kmart functioned as an anchor tenant within the Holyoke plaza.
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Aldi Operational
Aldi and Kmart are forecast to compete in the high-end wellness market.
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port authority Transactional
The port authority authorized the redevelopment of former Kmart property.
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Melbourne Shared context
Kmart opened a showroom in Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria.
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New Bern Shared context
Kmart previously had a physical presence in New Bern.
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Rochester Shared context
Kmart was located in Rochester, influencing local infrastructure development.
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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 beganSeptember 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- 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.
- Kmart is selling cheap AI glasses in Australia, coinciding with government privacy reform efforts.
- 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.
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.
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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.