At its peak in 1994, Kmart operated 2,486 stores globally, including 2,323 discount stores and Super Kmart Center locations in the United States. Kmart introduced the Big Kmart brand almost companywide when it was introduced in 1997. Kmart purchased [[Sears]] for $11 billion in 2005, forming a new corporation under the name Sears Holdings Corporation from 2005 through 2019. Currently Kmart is now a subsidiary of Transform SR Brands LLC. | At its peak in 1994, Kmart operated 2,486 stores globally, including 2,323 discount stores and Super Kmart Center locations in the United States. Kmart introduced the Big Kmart brand almost companywide when it was introduced in 1997. Kmart purchased [[Sears]] for $11 billion in 2005, forming a new corporation under the name Sears Holdings Corporation from 2005 through 2019. Currently Kmart is now a subsidiary of Transform SR Brands LLC. |