2007-10-30 18:22:59 · 7 answers · asked by deecharming 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The "K" in "K-Mart" comes from the company's founder, Sebastian Spering Kresge, who opened his first store in 1899. The stores were called "Kresge" until 1962 when they adopted the "K-Mart" name.
2007-10-30 18:25:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Kresge. The mans last name who started K-mart. Before they changed their name to Kmart in 1962 it was the Kresge corporation.
2007-10-30 18:27:47 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Porsha♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kevin
2007-10-30 18:29:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Konglomerate
2007-10-30 18:26:13 · answer #4 · answered by NowhereMan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Klesge-mart k mart could be kitten mart .......
2007-10-30 18:27:43 · answer #5 · answered by SmartyPants 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, like the others said, Kresge's. My dad worked there in the 50's and would always talk about it.
2007-10-30 21:20:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Krap?
2007-10-30 18:26:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋