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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 was an American merchant who established a chain of nearly 1,000 variety and discount stores throughout the United States. Kresge worked as a traveling salesman before going into business with one of his customers, John G. McCrory, the owner of several department and five-and-ten-cent.
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Expanding Equity and. Opportunity in America’s Cities. 3215 W. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084 +1 248-643-9630. Contact Us. Founded by retailer Sebastian S. Kresge in 1924, The Kresge Foundation continues to fulfill his mandate: To promote human progress.
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.
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.
Sep 27, 2015 · BUSINESS. S.S. Kresge legacy timeline. Staff Writer. Pocono Record. Key dates in the life and business of S.S. Kresge. 1867 – On July 31, Sebastian Spering Kresge is born near...
