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The Rise and Fall of Kmart: America's Retail Giant

The Rise and Fall of Kmart: America's Retail Giant

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 This episode explores Kmart’s journey from its origins as a groundbreaking discount chain to its spectacular decline, marked by failed strategies, intense competition from Walmart and Target, poor management, and neglected stores. Once boasting over 2,000 locations and shaping American retail, Kmart is now a near-extinct brand, with abandoned stores symbolizing its faded legacy. The story highlights how missteps and changing markets led to the downfall of an iconic retailer.

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