Stay updated with breaking news from Michael Lisicky. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The familiar sights and sounds are still there: the scuffed and faded floor tiles, the relentless beige-on-beige color scheme, the toddlers' clothes and refrigerators and pretty much everything in between.
The once prolific red K signs are no more, with only a handful of Kmart stores still open across the U.S. One of those is set to close on April 16.
When the store in Avenel shuts on April 16, Kmart will be down to just three holdouts in a retail world now dominated by Walmart, Target and Amazon.
In its heyday, Kmart operated well over 2,000 stores and was firmly a piece of American culture
When the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, closes April 16, it will leave just a handful of remaining U.S. locations for the former retail powerhouse.