This week the federal Securities and Exchange Commission filed civil fraud charges against three former Kmart Corp. executives and five current and former managers of
Companies like Home Depot and Wal-Mart like to describe themselves as “retail magnets” that attract more jobs and sales wherever they go. But this month
In March of 2002, Sprawl-Busters passed along the news that Kmart was shutting down 283 of its stores (including 12 of its supercenters), and throwing
This holiday season, keep your eyes on the blue lights, because once the retail rush is over, Kmart is expected to close as many as
K is for Kollapse. The Kmart empire is vanishing before your very eyes. According to a report in this week’s Atlanta Business Chronicle, K mart
The conventional wisdom is that Kmart’s implosion will be to Wal-Mart’s gain. The shutting down of 271 Kmart discount stores and 12 Kmart Supercenters, will
Kmart was in the headlines this week as a Prudential Securities analyst downgraded the retailer’s shares to a ‘sell’ rating, prompting toldyouso analysts to suggest
Shove over, George Jetson. Make room for the new Kmart “animated characters” called “the BlueLights” as part of their national advertising campaign promoting reduced prices
The strategies written here were produced by Sprawl-Busters in 2006 at the request of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), mainly for citizen groups that were fighting Walmart. But the tips for fighting unwanted development apply to any project—whether its fighting Dollar General, an Amazon warehouse, or a Home Depot.
Big projects, or small, these BATTLEMART TIPS will help you better understand what you are up against, and how to win your battle.