However, the BlueLight failed to spark any significant sales when Kmart reintroduced it with a $25-million marketing splash. It was a case of too little, too late. Decades ago, Kmart used to stand for low prices and convenience because it had thousands of locations, retail experts say. But Wal-Mart edged it out on price, and long lines and lots out-of-stock items made Kmart a hassle to shop, the opposite of convenience...
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But Wal-Mart edged it out on price, and long lines and lots out-of-stock items made Kmart a hassle to shop, the opposite of convenience. Today, with the exception of its Martha Stewart housewares collection, Kmart resonates with consumers mostly as a dingy place to shop, hardly an image to build on when going head-to-head with the country's two discount titans...
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