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Sebastian Spering Kresge (July 31, 1867 – October 18, 1966) was an American businessman. He created and owned two chains of department stores, the S. S. Kresge Company, one of the 20th century's largest discount retail organizations, and the Kresge-Newark traditional department store chain.
Learn about the history of Kresge, a Detroit-born dime store chain that became Kmart and Sears Holding Corporation. Explore the architecture, innovation, and philanthropy of the company and its founder Sebastian Spering Kresge.
S.S. Kresge (born July 31, 1867, Bald Mount, Pa., U.S.—died Oct. 18, 1966, East Stroudsburg, Pa.) was an American merchant who established a chain of nearly 1,000 variety and discount stores throughout the United States.
The S.S. Kresge Co. grew to be the second-largest variety chain in the U.S. The stores changed as retail trends matured over the years. The company battled anti-chain store sentiment in the 1920s and 30s.
S.S.Kresge Company is a new entity that aims to bring back Kmart and Sears as independent retailers. Learn about the history, vision and investors of the company founded by S.S.Kresge.
Learn about the life and career of S. S. Kresge, the founder of the discount retail chain that became K Mart Corporation. Find out how he started his business, expanded it, and created the Kresge Foundation.
Learn about the life and legacy of Sebastian S. Kresge, the founder of the S.S. Kresge retail chain and the Kresge Foundation. Explore his biography, achievements, philanthropy, and related items in the collection.
