Kresge's

This article is about the original Kresge store chain which existed from 1899 until 1987. For the parent company of both Kresge's and Kmart founded in 1899, see Kmart Corporation. For the discount store chain that has operated since 1962, see Kmart (United States).

Kresge's

1899–1904

Kresge's (alternatively known as the S.S. Kresge Company) was created in 1899.

1904–1910

The S.S. Kresge Company

1910–1922

1922–1958

During this period, two "S.S. KRESGE CO." logos were used.

Kresge's (second era)

1958–1959

1958–1961

1961–1964

1964–1965

1965–1972

1972–1979

1979–1987 (United States)

The last S.S. Kresge stores were sold off in September 1990.

Kresge

1979-1994 (Canada)

SS Kresge/Kmart Canada logo, used from 1979 until 1980

In 1987, Kmart Corporation sold the Kresge's name to McCrory Stores, as they were focusing more on their growing discount chain, Kmart. All American stores were then closed, though the Canadian chain, known as just Kresge, stayed open until 1994.