What was the name of the K-Mart cafe?
This well-loved café was called Holly's Café, and it could be found in any K-Mart department store across the United States.
When did Kmart open?
Leadership of the store eventually changed, and the company opened the first K-Mart named store in 1962, a few months before the first Walmart opened. Shortly after, the first full-size Kmart opened in Garden City, Michigan. From it's earliest days, K-Mart went through many changes, from various promotions to rebranding.
What is the blue light special at Kmart?
The Blue Light Special is one such sale promotion that was advertised with the phrase "attention Kmart shoppers," which became a well-known phrase in pop culture.
When did Kmart open Little Caesars?
In the early 1990s, K-Mart made the decision to remodel its stores, along with opening Little Caesars. The first Little Caesars Pizza in a K-Mart was in 1990 in a Kmart in Michigan. Some other big changes were the Super Kmart Center which opened in Ohio in 1991, along with the introduction of Big Kmart in Chicago.
Who is the founder of Kmart?
K-Mart and its popular café originated with S. S. Kresge, whose K-Mart journey began when he met variety-store pioneer Frank Winfield Woolworth. Kresge started the S.S. Kresge Company in Delaware with eighty-five stores and then started a new S.S. Kresge Company in Michigan, which is the modern-day Kmart store. The store was listed on the New York Stock Exchange a few years later, and from there K-mart's success grew!
Is Kmart still open?
At its height of success, Kmart had over 2,000 stores throughout the United States, but there are currently only about forty of this legendary store remaining. Although many retail stores are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, Kmart is still open for those shoppers lucky enough to have one nearby!
From sloppy joes to tapioca pudding, these old school cafeteria recipes will bring you right back to the 8th grade. How many of these foods did you eat in school?
From sloppy joes to tapioca pudding, these old school cafeteria recipes will bring you right back to the 8th grade. How many of these foods did you eat in school?
Walking Tacos
These Walking Tacos are perfect for an on-the-go dinner, a campfire meal or an easy game-night supper. The ingredients go right into the chip bags! —Beverly Matthews, Richland, Washington
Bacon-Turkey Subs
On balmy fall days, this sweet and smoky sandwich is a big treat. When it gets colder, we pull out our countertop grill to make melts. Just switch to pita bread. —Rachel Bindulski, Corolla, NC
Frosted Fudge Brownies
A neighbor brought over a pan of these rich fudge brownies along with the recipe when I came home from the hospital with our baby daughter. I asked her how to make brownie frosting like that, and I've made them ever since for family occasions, potlucks and parties at work. —Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois
Sloppy Joe Dogs
There are so many different ways to top a hot dog, but this tasty sloppy joe version beats them all. ‐Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, Ohio
Traditional Lasagna
My family first tasted this rich, homemade lasagna recipe at a friend's home on Christmas Eve. We were so impressed that it became our own holiday tradition as well. I also prepare it other times of the year.
Cheesy Quesadillas
We serve these quesadillas as chili dippers or load them up with salsa and sour cream for a super starter. —Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado
