Since corporate supposedly isn’t publishing the store closure list for a few weeks, everyone whose store is closing should post their location in the comments on this post so we can get an idea of the affected stores
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@i1lg looks like Kmarts in South Carolina are done all 3 are closing
So if the Richmond store is owned and not leased. Would that change its fate?
Seems like the list is mostly accurate, aside from the leasing/owned error and one PR Sears location only had the spokesperson confirming the Auto Center closing, not the store, the WA store was confirmed closing https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/sears-store-at-crown-center-closing-dec/article_08861f02-cb35-11e9-bdfb-87ee13634a29.html
https://www.wpxi.com/amp/news/top-stories/kmart-closing-last-kmart-in-alle-kiski-valley-closing-later-this-year/980775454?__twitter_impression=true
Until the actual store's closing is posted by headquarters I would not say this list is not accurate. Proof and truths needed, not assumptions.
This supposed list is inaccurate, because Richmond, Indiana's store is NOT leased. Per property records via the local paper:
The building is owned by Kmart Corp., and over the past few years the property has seen a significant decline in its appraised value (used to determine property taxes), according to Wayne County property records.
Source: https://www.pal-item.com/story/news/local/2018/10/15/richmonds-kmart-spared-latest-closure-list-amid-sears-bankruptcy/1647633002/?fbclid=IwAR1BX12m89WCaTMdY6dQyeVC5wvBJlj1pAJSBnf-X_rFmsK4CjIWdXlg0Xw
So, for it to say "Leased" for Richmond, Indiana, I seriously doubt the validity of this "source". Property records wouldn't differ from what was supposedly reported on this list.
What is the black line for? Just curious as it is on my local store.
I am honestly shocked the Aberdeen, WA store lasted this long. This is not a surprise to Anyone who knows the store or the d–g infested small town it is in.
14 Sears store that are closing
Jacksonville, FL
Heath, OH
Aurora, CO
Corpus Christi TX
Oviedo FL
Carlsbad CA
Gaithersburg MD
Cincinnati OH
Bayamon PR
Everett WA
Washington PA
Aberdeen WA
Las Cruces, NM
Leesburg, FL
Isn't it ironic, we're talking about stores that hit their peak popularity in the 80s and 90s and the image of THE LIST looks like it was taken with a cellphone from 1995.
Thanks to whomever uploaded that photo of the stores closing...but in order for us all to make out the photo you, need to find another to share it with us. Trying screenshoting it and make a google doc file and share the link with all of us on here.
Somers point 😭 last new Kmart ever opened
Imgur compressed the image, it’s clear enough where you can decipher it in the original format if you know what the store numbers are or what stores are in your state. I dunno where else I could post it without it compressing. It’s floating around Facebook though.
Take my advice. If you store is not closing don't assume your job is safe. It may close in the next round of closures. Now is the time to look for work since companies will be hiring for the holiday season. Since many of you have retail experience your chances of being hired somewhere else is greater. Let's walk away from this Transformtitanic.
The last link does look like the official list
That is the excel format that corporate uses
Now we just need a copy that is readable
This is the complete list but nearly impossible to read, you might be able to zoom 8n and figure it out if you know the address. Sears are at the bottom.
https://imgur.com/a/afTKYSY
This is the list of Kmart stores Now just need the 14 Sears stores
CA
Salinas
North Hollywood
Tehacahpi
Camariilo
Oakdale
CO
Pueblo
CT
Watertown
DE
Wilmington
Bear
FL
Miami 7th street
Vero Beach
ID
Twin Falls
Lewiston
IL
Bridgeview
IN
Valpariso
Kokomo
Richmond
KY
Erlanger
Somerset
MA
Brockton
Webster
MD
Stevensville
ME
Auburn
Augusta
MI
Belleville
Hastings
Midland
Clio
Grayling
Oscoda
MN
St Paul
International Falls
MT
Kalispell
NC
Clemmons
Waynesville
ND
Fargo
NJ
Wayne
Wall
Hamilton
Somers Point
NM
Santa Fe
NY
Yorktown Hts
Buffalo
Bath
Mattydale
OH
Grove City
Brunswick
Barberton
Harrison
OK
Clinton
PA
Shillington
Doylestown
Chambersburg
Holmes
Walnutport
Towanda
New Castle
Easton
Leechburg
PR
Aguadilla
Cayey
Carolina
Yauco
SC
Greenville
West Columbia
Lexington
TN
Lebanon
UT
St George
VA
Cheasapeake
Tabb
WI
Racine
Mauston
Ripon
WV
Elkview
Lakeport CA and several in PR are not on this list i found from Ocean County NJ Scanner News
What about Sears stores, which Sears are closing??
Grove City Kmart closing
https://www.grovecitytimes.com/kmart-closing-grove-city-location/amp/?p=9600&__twitter_impression=true
And it looks like at least two of the stores confirmed in media reports (Lakeport, CA and Trujillo Alto) are not on this list.
The list looks like Kmart stores
How about sears?
Not sure about that pic of the list. Was told all Indiana and Kentucky Stores. Elwood In, was told closing and is not on the list.
Found on Facebook it cuts off the bottom though https://imgur.com/a/2MQTcpr
Anybody know if Aberdeen, WA is on this list?
Yet more people claiming they've seen a list, yet refusing to link to it or a picture of it. Thanks all.
Walnutport ,Pa safe??
I've heard Doylestown, PA is a goner too, but haven't seen it mentioned here yet.
There's a very blurry list around and some stores aren't on it (while others are on it)
9124 is Elwood, IN
Warren Mi store is not closing
"Sorry everyone i found out 9124 is closing !"
That's the Kmart in Warren, Michigan. It's the last one that's near me.
It’s really a shame. They could give a rats a– about our livelihood.
Sorry everyone i found out 9124 is closing !
Guam is closing. Sold to Kmart Australia.
Lakeport Kmart closing https://www.record-bee.com/2019/08/29/k-mart-to-close-lakeport-store-in-december/
The only remaining Kmart in the Alle-Kiski Valley is closing.
The Big Kmart located in Hyde Park Shopping Center in Allegheny Township will close before Christmas
is sears in auburn ma closing
Forever 21 went bankrupt today - 100s of stores closing
http://balleralert.com/profiles/blogs/forever-21-set-to-file-for-bankruptcy/
Aren’t there like 20 Kmarts in Puerto Rico? It’s not exactly a large place to have 20 Kmarts.
The List! The List! My god for the sake of all that is holy and great. Please post the list. I need to know if my store is on the list! I never thought, after all these years of closings and losses and layoffs and bankruptcies, that I might have to look for another job. Woe is me!!!!
Jacksonville Florida Sears