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Kresge's
1899–1904
Kmart was created in 1899 as Kresge's (alternatively known as The S.S. Kresge Company).
1904–1910
The S.S. Kresge Company
1910–1922
1922–1958
During this time two "S.S. KRESGE CO." logos were used. Even though the Futura font didn't exist until 1936, when both logos were placed in the respective order.
1958–1977
This is the final SS Kresge Logo. Although the company opened the first Kmart store in 1962, the company name remained the same. In 1977 S.S. Kresge announced that the company will rename itself as Kmart Corporation. The last of the SS Kresge stores were sold off in September 1990.
- https://searsholdings.com/about/kmart/kmart-history). The "SSK" logo remained in mostly internal use such as on price tags into the 21st century.
Kmart
1962–1970
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1969–1990
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1990–2004
This logo was introduced in September 1990. It is still seen at many older Kmart stores and on Kmart Express.
2002-2016 (prototype, select locations only)
This logo was only used at five prototype locations. Four in the Peoria, IL area (Peoria, Pekin, Morton and Washington) as well as White Lake, MI. The name of the city would be displayed alongside or under this logo. The colors were changed as well using grey and lime colors.
This logo was finally discontinued with the closure of the Morton Kmart in 2016.
2004–present
In 2004, Kmart acquired Sears to become Sears Holding Corporation and created a new logo, and most of the Big and Super Kmart stores were rebranded as simply 'Kmart' while keeping their features.
Other
- For other related logos and images see: Kmart (United States)/Other
See also
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