Birthdate: July 31, 1867
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: October 18, 1966
S.S. Kresge was a prominent American businessman who founded and owned two highly successful department store chains. His first enterprise, the S. S. Kresge Company, grew to become one of the largest discount retail organizations in the 20th century. Subsequently, he launched the Kresge-Newark traditional department store chain. In 1977, the S. S. Kresge Company was rebranded as the Kmart Corporation, cementing his influence in the retail sector. Kresge’s innovative retail strategies and his adeptness in adapting to market changes left a lasting impact on the industry.
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