Article: Kmart Continues Nationwide Big Kmart Rollout in 1999.

Company Plans to Enter Year 2000 with More Than 90% of Stores Redesigned

TROY, Mich., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Kmart Corporation (NYSE: KM) announced today the "Grand" opening of 131 additional refurbished Big Kmart stores on April 11 bringing the company's total to 1,376 since the roll-out began in 1996. The recently converted stores, located throughout the United States, represent an investment of approximately $79 million.

"Big Kmart is a proven success with our customers. They love the wider aisles brighter lighting and our Price Guarantee," said Floyd Hall, Kmart Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Big Kmart has been a key part of ...

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