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What was the original business model of S. S. Kresge Corporation, the predecessor of Kmart?

  • Discount Department Store

  • Five-and-Dime Store

  • Supermarket

  • Online Retailer

Answer

S. S. Kresge Corporation, the predecessor of Kmart, originally operated as a five-and-dime store. This was a type of general store that sold a variety of inexpensive household items. The concept was popular in the early to mid-20th century.
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