Not to be confused with Big Kmart.
Big K[]
1962-1980[]
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The Big K chain of discount department stores was founded in 1962 by Kuhn Brothers, a variety store retailer. In 1969, its parent company was renamed to Kuhn's-Big K Stores Corporation.
1980–1981[]
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Wal-Mart Big K[]
July–October 1981[]
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In June 1981, Kuhn's-Big K, then described as "financially struggling" by The New York Times, agreed to a merger with competitor Wal-Mart in a deal valued at $13 million. The merger followed another attempted merger with Wal-Mart in 1980, which collapsed due to store lease complications. This new logo, with the words "WAL-MART" and "BIG K" stacked atop each other, was first used on July 22, 1981. The merger of the two chains had been completed in October.
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