General Info

Founded in 1899, Kmart is a chain of department stores that operates throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It offers a range of general merchandise products. It operates Big Kmart, Kmart Super Centers and the traditional Kmart stores. It includes in-house bakeries, seafood markets and specialty food kiosks. Its range of products includes home appliances, jewelry, clothing, toys and games, electronics, books and baby care products. It operates more than 1,500 stores and employs over 133,000 associates. It provides 24-hour services. Kmart is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation, which is a publicly traded home appliance retailer. Kmart maintains headquarters in Troy, Mich., and has one of its stores in Kent, Wash.