Kmart Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 (Map) Phone: 847-286-2500
Fax: 847-286-5500
http://www.kmartcorp.com
Overview
Attention Kmart shoppers: Kmart is the #3 discount retailer in the US, behind Wal-Mart and Target. It sells name-brand and private-label goods (including its Joe Boxer, Jaclyn Smith, and Martha Stewart labels), mostly to low- and mid-income families. It runs about 1,365 off-mall stores (including more than 45 Supercenters) in 49 US states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands. About 290 Kmart stores sell home appliances (including Sears' Kenmore brand) and more than 1,025 locations house in-store pharmacies. The company also operates the kmart.com Web site. Kmart is a subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corp., formed by the 2005 combination of ailing Sears, Roebuck and Kmart.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Kmart Corporation
| Company Type | Subsidiary of Sears Holdings |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | January |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | £11,152.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (6.0%) |
| 2009 Employees | 133,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 0.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Kmart Corporation
| Interim President and Interim CEO | W. Bruce Johnson (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| EVP Operating and Support Businesses | Scott J. Freidheim Connect to this executive |
| SVP and CFO | Michael D. (Mike) Collins Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Kmart Corporation
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Industry Information from Hoover's UK
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Retail
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