When Did The Last K-Mart Close In Minnesota

I have this vague memory of going to Kmart with my mom when I was a little kid. I don’t remember a ton about the store itself, but I do remember the food! The Kmart we shopped at had a little cafeteria, and they made surprisingly good sub sandwiches and slushies.

Kmart, which gave us one of the funniest TV commercials ever (seriously, check it out below), just announced they’re closing their last store. Which made me wonder—when did the final K-Mart in Minnesota close its doors?

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Kmart opened its first store in 1962 and once had over 2,200 locations nationwide. However, it struggled to keep up with competitors like Walmart and Target. Its sales hit their highest point in 1992, but the company has been declining ever since.

Kmart wasn't doing many things right, but its creative team produced that commercial which is one of the most memorable spots ever.

Over the past 30 years, the department chain known for its Blue Light Specials has gradually shut down its stores, and now they've announced that the last one will close next month.

CNN reported this morning that the last Kmart in Bridgehampton, New York, will permanently close on October 20. According to the report, Kmart still runs a smaller convenience store version, but the large department stores will no longer be around.

When Did The Last K-Mart Close In Minnesota

In the 90s there were more than 50 Kmarts in Minnesota, but the last one, located on Lake St. in Minneapolis, closed in 2020 during the George Floyd riots and never reopened.