wnRenderDate('Thursday, December 29, 2016 3:53 PM EST', '', false); wnRenderDate('Thursday, December 29, 2016 6:21 PM EST', '', false); UPDATE: NBC2 has confirmed the Kmart in Fort Myers will also be closing in mid-April.The store, located on McGregor Boulevard, will begin its liquidation sale on January 6th.The closure of all three Southwest Florida Kmart stores means the store will no longer be in our area.Two Southwest Florida Kmart stores will close next year along with at least 22 others across the country.A Kmart spokesperson said the stores - on Golden Gate Parkway in Naples and Cochran Boulevard in Port Charlotte - will close in mid-April.So far, it has been confirmed 25 Kmart stores and eight Sears stores will close next year nationwide.The stores will begin liquidation sales on January 6th."We have been strategically and aggressively evaluating our store space and productivity, and have accelerated the closing of unprofitable stores as previously announced," said Howard Reifs.
"We often hear from our members who are disappointed when we close a store, but our Shop Your Way membership platform, websites and mobile apps allow us to maintain these valued relationships long after a store closes its doors. As a result, we hope to retain a portion of the sales previously associated with this store by maintaining our relationships with the members who shopped this location." Reifs was unable to provide how many employees would be affected. He did say they will receive severance pay and can apply for jobs at other area Sears or Kmart stores.Statement from Sears Holdings on the closures:We can confirm that we are making the difficult, but necessary decision to close the Kmart stores at 19400 Cochran Blvd in Port Charlotte and at 4955 Golden Gate Parkway in Naples. The stores will close to the public in mid-April. Until then, the stores will remain open for customers. The stores will begin their liquidation sales on January 6. We have been strategically and aggressively evaluating our store space and productivity, and have accelerated the closing of unprofitable stores as previously announced.
We often hear from our members who are disappointed when we close a store, but our Shop Your Way membership platform, websites and mobile apps allow us to maintain these valued relationships long after a store closes its doors. As a result, we hope to retain a portion of the sales previously associated with this store by maintaining our relationships with the members who shopped this location. The number of associates is not publicly available. Those associates that are eligible will receive severance and have the opportunity to apply for open positions at area Sears or Kmart stores. Most of the associates are part time/hourly.:News, weather & sports Wilmington, NC Wilmington Kmart to close its doors The Wilmington Kmart will soon be closing its doors, Sears Holdings, the company that owns Sears and Kmart, announced Wednesday.The Kmart, located at 815 S College Rd, is one of 78 Kmart stores that will be closing this spring. Sears Holdings informed associates Wednesday of the closure.“
Sears Holdings will continue to strategically and aggressively evaluate our store space and productivity, and accelerate the closing of some unprofitable stores as the company has previously announced,” the company stated in their release.Liquidation sales will begin as early as Jan. 6 at all closing stores. Eligible associates impacted by the closures will receive severance and will have the opportunity to apply for open positions at area Kmart and Sears stores. As part of the announcement, the company said 26 Sears stores will also be closing this spring.On Dec. 27, 2016, Sears Holdings announced 30 Kmart and 16 Sears stores would be closing this spring. For a complete list of the recent closures announced, click here. A Louisiana family is dealing with an unimaginable tragedy as they grieve the loss of their teenage son. For months, they didn't know why as the Centers for Disease Control investigated. A Louisiana family is dealing with an unimaginable tragedy as they grieve the loss of their teenage son.
For months, they didn't know why as the Centers for Disease Control investigated. The body of the bill contains one sentence: "The Department of Education shall terminate on December 31, 2018." The body of the bill contains one sentence: "The Department of Education shall terminate on December 31, 2018."A 75-year-old woman had to be was rescued from her Springfield Twp. home on Thursday night, after being unable to leave her living room chair for over a year. A Good Samaritan is credited with stepping in and rescuing a Baton Rouge police officer who was being attacked by a suspect during a traffic stop. The Baton Rouge Police Department gave a special thank you on its Facebook page to Vickie Williams-Tillman, 56, for assisting the officer.Sharnique Dasant didn't know Ashley Jordan when she entered her line at a Walmart register on Saturday, but the kind gesture she left with the Columbia mother has gone viral. Sharnique Dasant didn't know Ashley Jordan when she entered her line at a Walmart register on Saturday, but the kind gesture she left with the Columbia mother has gone viral.
Sierra Vista losing its Kmart amid country-wide closures - Tucson News Now Sierra Vista losing its Kmart amid country-wide closures For the second time in just a few months, several Kmart stores across the country have been targeted for closure.On Monday, Business Insider reported 64 Kmart stores in 28 states will be closed by December 2016.The only Arizona store on the list is in Sierra Vista. Employees told Business Insider that the liquidation sales are set to begin Sept. 22.Sears Holdings, which operates both Kmart and Sears, had previously announced plans to close 80 stores in July 2016.According to Business Insider and Moody's, things aren't looking to bright for either company."Sears' sales dropped from $41 billion in 2000 to $15 billion in 2015," the news website wrote in a story posted last week. "Kmart, which merged with Sears in 2005, has seen its sales plunge from $37 billion to $10 billion in the same period."Stores ClosingAlabama (2 stores)• Cullman• GardendaleArizona (1)• Sierra VistaArkansas (2)• Jonesboro• SpringdaleCalifornia (3)• Fontana• Indio• Los AngelesColorado (2)• Craig• ThorntonFlorida (1)• Panama CityGeorgia (1)• AugustaHawaii (1)• WaipahuIllinois (6)• Chicago• Joliet• Macomb• New Lenox• Springfield• Tinley ParkIndiana (3)• Elkhart• Lafayette• MerrillvilleKentucky (1)• PikevilleLouisiana (2)• Houma• New IberiaMassachusetts (1)• Great BarringtonMichigan (6)• Alpena• Byron Center• Fenton• Grand Rapids• Jackson• ManisteeMinnesota (2)• Moorhead• Sault Saint MarieMississippi (1)• NatchezNebraska (2)• Kearney• ScottsbluffNew Mexico (1)• DemingNew York (2)• Binghamton• CheektowagaNorth Carolina (2)• Burlington• Mount AiryOhio (
2)• Canton• MentorOklahoma (1)• LawtonPennsylvania (1)• BurnhamSouth Dakota (1)• Sioux FallsTennessee (6)• Clarksville• Hixson• Memphis• Nashville• Oak Ridge• SmyrnaTexas (3)• Abilene• Harlingen• LubbockUtah (2)• Salt Lake City• West Valley CityVirginia (2)• Martinsville• WythevilleWashington (1)• YakimaWyoming (2)• Cody• RivertonCopyright 2016 Tucson News Now. It was reported before 11 p.m. Sunday night. It was reported before 11 p.m. Sunday night.The next step of Project Ina is underway.Tucson has a brand new colorful mural downtown. It was painted by a pair on a cross-country road trip traveling state to state with the purpose of beautifying the U.S. with interactive murals.Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild was carjacked by an armed suspect in midtown Saturday morning, according to Tucson Police Department.Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild was carjacked by an armed suspect in midtown Saturday morning, according to Tucson Police Department.We're getting your day started with top stories you may have missed, plus other headlines you need to be following today.
We're getting your day started with top stories you may have missed, plus other headlines you need to be following today. Sharnique Dasant didn't know Ashley Jordan when she entered her line at a Walmart register on Saturday, but the kind gesture she left with the Columbia mother has gone viral. The girl suffered a 4-inch gash to the top of her head.The humidity in Louisiana presents a constant battle for people who have frizzy hair. Alden Clark, 13, says she used to battle a rats' nest on her head every morning before school. Alden Clark, 13, says she used to battle a rats' nest on her head every morning before school.The South Carolina Secessionist Party along with the Carolina Flaggers are flying Confederate Flags across downtown Charleston. The South Carolina Secessionist Party along with the Carolina Flaggers are flying Confederate Flags across downtown Charleston.After taxes, the lump sum payment is nearly $244 million. After taxes, the lump sum payment is nearly $244 million.