Kmart Closing In Williamsport, Pa

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  • Kmart Closing In Williamsport, Pa. Enjoy our last tour of this nicer Kmart store as we walk around and check out what they have left at this former Grant's turned Kmart. Store is to close in February 2020.
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  • @rbrock2928
    @rbrock2928 4 роки тому +7

    Love that Kmart “smell”. Every Kmart has it, as it hits you as soon as the door opens.

    • @loydkline4686
      @loydkline4686 Рік тому

      ❤️Kmart popcorn smell, ❤️ toys, kmart specials,, shoes movies, music, film,

  • @DeKrampus
    @DeKrampus 4 роки тому +10

    You mentioned that the KMart was an old Grant's store and I instantly had a flood of memories of the one my mom worked at (Pontiac IL.). It too was taken over by KMart. Thanks for making this video and the wonderful trip down memory lane.

  • @michaelblair5767
    @michaelblair5767 4 роки тому +18

    My local Kmart closed in December so sad to have no Kmart near me now

  • @Sleeve_Did_It
    @Sleeve_Did_It 4 роки тому +9

    7:09 - "Why is that one guy's arm bigger than the other one?"
    Kinda like the Family Guy episode where Quagmire got that big arm from...well, you know. 😅

  • @MrMentalia
    @MrMentalia 4 роки тому +7

    hey wallie. big fan of the channel man!! just wanted to share something i thought you would love.
    my mom and dad met at kmart in 1978 started dating in 1979 and married in 1980. theyre still together in 2020. the store they met at has since closed, but its cool because my brother and i both worked at the store where they met. i actually did as my dad and met a girl there whom i fell in love with (until she cheated on me but you know life happens) kmart holds very special place for me in my heart in so many ways. i love that you show these videos man to keep the spirit alive. also my mom and dad love your videos!! next time you visit a kmart (all mine are gone in my area) if you could snag another register light id happily buy it from u as i think it would be a great anniversary present for them. (keep the light of their love alive in a way from where they met) keep on trucking man!!

  • @nikkireeexplores407
    @nikkireeexplores407 4 роки тому +3

    They have a variety of things to choose from still.Great tour Wallie!

  • @mrkrzt
    @mrkrzt 4 роки тому +11

    Damn another one, so sad. I loved Kmart

  • @stevenlarabee3439
    @stevenlarabee3439 4 роки тому +2

    I like the signage and the brick work I wish every kmart had it...

  • @GETINLOSER
    @GETINLOSER 4 роки тому +3

    Love how they're playing "Soak up the Sun" in January.. in Pennsylvania lol

  • @georgetrains6168
    @georgetrains6168 4 роки тому +3

    I miss my old kmart in my home town

  • @gablings
    @gablings 4 роки тому +13

    **Patiently waiting for April fools day to see his name change to Wall-EB26 w/ a picture of Wall-E**

  • @stphinkle
    @stphinkle 4 роки тому +13

    Seems like Lampert, Transform Holdco, and ESL Investments continue to run Kmart into the ground.

  • @beachbuggy
    @beachbuggy 4 роки тому +5

    Hey the bathroom thing. Osha only requires a bathroom for employees.
    Only sit down restaurants are required to have public resturants.

    • @catnapped_
      @catnapped_ 4 роки тому +1

      There was too much theft/shoplifting taking place, reasoning why the restrooms were closed off to customers

  • @awesomeiphone597
    @awesomeiphone597 4 роки тому +12

    3:00 the smiley face bolons remind me of the old walmart smiley face

    • @awesomeiphone597
      @awesomeiphone597 4 роки тому +1

      @@phoenixbuschannel ?

    • @awesomeiphone597
      @awesomeiphone597 4 роки тому

      @@phoenixbuschannel aw yeah thank you idk u I put the question mark my brain forze up for a minute

    • @awesomeiphone597
      @awesomeiphone597 4 роки тому

      @@phoenixbuschannel oh thats cool

  • @keepingitreal71
    @keepingitreal71 4 роки тому +4

    I miss going into one to look for a movie, get my prescriptions and have lunch... NO THANKS TO EDDIE...

  • @asamojomaster
    @asamojomaster 4 роки тому +3

    I recently visited my local kmart again and everything is being moved to the front. They were selling 4 electric shopping carts for $50 a piece, however they all had "out of order" signs rendering them useless. They were even selling shelves and a special refrigerator from the pharmacy

  • @cheaplaughkennedy2318
    @cheaplaughkennedy2318 4 роки тому +2

    Really nice old town 👍

  • @eugeneney9945
    @eugeneney9945 4 роки тому +2

    Great video as always. Also, the former K-Mart in Weirton was also a former Grant City Department store.

  • @jsoo67
    @jsoo67 4 роки тому +2

    The last K mart that closed last year by me held strong for years, even when Walmart opened pretty much across from it, but it was all just a matter of time.

  • @tindal38
    @tindal38 2 роки тому

    I live in South Carolina but born& raised in Williamsport and go back to visit family yearly. I loved this Kmart too. I remember my Great Grammie Switzer taking us to Grants and eating in the cafeteria. Great memories 🥰

  • @JackVegetables18
    @JackVegetables18 4 роки тому +2

    A shame to see that its closing that was such a nice kmart but its only a matter of time when they will all be gone awesome video bro

  • @Jessica-by2sh
    @Jessica-by2sh 4 роки тому +3

    I was there just last year. Surreal that this one is closing, too. I remember when Selinsgrove closed, and how outdated everything was. I think Wilkes Barre is still open, but I'm not sure anymore lol

    • @josephcomorosky8487
      @josephcomorosky8487 4 роки тому +2

      Wilkes barre is shutting down..everything is just like that store.

  • @mallaholicretailadventures
    @mallaholicretailadventures 4 роки тому +1

    Interesting looking Kmart. A lot of great fixture finds in there.

  • @Jbaz79
    @Jbaz79 4 роки тому +2

    Definitely a very different looking Kmart can tell it was something else before.Hopefully it won’t stay vacant long looks like the building is in good shape for another business.

  • @rickprobst5757
    @rickprobst5757 4 роки тому +2

    nice I just see you posted this Today this store is about a mile from my house and it is a Really nice Kmart

  • @davidconrad3681
    @davidconrad3681 4 роки тому +2

    Fixtures are cool. I like shelving

  • @jasonboudrot4415
    @jasonboudrot4415 4 роки тому +4

    hey man I see your videos all the time I work for kmart i have worked for them 19 years this feb I work at a kmart 3040 in Hyannis cape cod I just don't get it any more I,ve seen kmart when thay had 2,800 stores mybe if lampert would sell the 46 kmarts that are left to some that has cash to fix it mybe it could be saved

  • @jackson5116
    @jackson5116 4 роки тому +2

    I never understood why Kmart never replaced that putrid green tile. Every Grants-turned-Kmart store I've been in or seen all has it, even 40+ years later!

  • @beachbuggy
    @beachbuggy 4 роки тому +2

    This is a former Grants Department Store. Whenever you see green tile and these types of lights, thats a Grant's.

  • @jet34thehawk
    @jet34thehawk 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome video man

  • @danieljwilson7918
    @danieljwilson7918 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Wallie. Our Kmart in Lockport NY, which closed in 2002 if I remember right, was originally a Grants before Kmart bought them and this Kmart looks almost exactly like our Kmart did and brought back huge memories for me. Wallie, that Kmart could almost be a twin to what ours was being a former Grants. Our Kmart has mostly been divided into a plaza like setting which today houses Office Max, Harbor Freight Tools, Dollar Tree, Steak and Sushl Restaurant and still has some empty space as well. Really enjoy your videos Wallie!!!!!! Looks like Fast Eddie is trying to make fast bucks by selling everything!!!!!!!!

  • @treycomer9413
    @treycomer9413 4 роки тому +2

    For some reason this reminded me of a mixture of a Sears and a Target.

  • @dennismanbook
    @dennismanbook 4 роки тому +2

    @1:41 Look like they’re using an different font style on the outside garden shop sign and also it’s lighted

  • @clairelfhs02
    @clairelfhs02 4 роки тому +1

    I keep hoping for some cool goodies to emerge at the Kenosha store. All they have are metal racks and bottles of floor varnish...so many bottles of floor varnish!!

  • @imal25
    @imal25 4 роки тому +4

    SOON TO BE BYE-BYE TO KMART IN WILLIAM-SPORT,PENNSYLVANIA FOREVER.

  • @Miller-Ranch
    @Miller-Ranch 4 роки тому +9

    WallieB26 for President

  • @dvddmc
    @dvddmc 4 роки тому +3

    how much were the maniqunes going for. those things are expensive on ebay

  • @ZLukensStudios
    @ZLukensStudios 4 роки тому +1

    I worked at this KMart for almost a year as overnight stock. Man was it some of the most fun times I’ve ever had at a job! If anyone has any general questions about this specific store, I’ll try my best to answer them!

  • @presleyamericangirldollcha6629
    @presleyamericangirldollcha6629 4 роки тому +2

    Love your vids and what you do you are awesome💖💜

  • @Born2BeWildOfficial
    @Born2BeWildOfficial 9 місяців тому +1

    I remember this place, it wasn’t maintained very well. Dirty and musty.
    Brings back memories though

  • @garbage854
    @garbage854 4 роки тому +2

    Good video sad another one is closing.

  • @TheFredster24
    @TheFredster24 4 роки тому +1

    cool to see you stopped at my kmart

  • @markglatfelter138
    @markglatfelter138 4 роки тому +1

    I'm the same way some of the craziest things I find so cool

  • @misterhat5823
    @misterhat5823 4 роки тому +2

    18:20 That shirt should've been put on clearance in 2014. That it wasn't is just laziness. People like to blame Walmart, but poor management is what put Kmart out of business.

  • @ambikawolf664
    @ambikawolf664 4 роки тому +1

    Great video as always.
    I can walk to the Des Plaines IL Kmart but now I usually ignore it. Too depressing.

  • @ZeeMann_Retail
    @ZeeMann_Retail 4 роки тому +1

    Great looking store. Just another one to bite the dust unfortunately.

  • @Dibblerulez
    @Dibblerulez Рік тому

    This was my local Kmart. It's a hobby lobby now.
    I miss Kmart

  • @billweigle5695
    @billweigle5695 4 роки тому +1

    I miss Kmart!!!

  • @elsashaw6375
    @elsashaw6375 Рік тому

    Back in the day, that Kmart had a cafeteria. I would go there in the morning and have breakfast.

  • @justinandjasmine4498
    @justinandjasmine4498 4 роки тому +2

    With all these stores closing and so many people online shopping things will get worse and one day there will be no where to go and we will never leave our homes except to go to a park or something and who wants to do that everyday...one decade we were couch potatoes and now we are worse sitting at computers and rarely leaving homes!!

  • @ryanjosephhaywood96
    @ryanjosephhaywood96 4 роки тому +2

    I live in williamsport, Pennsylvania and it's very sad to see it go

  • @TheAskTrixieChannel
    @TheAskTrixieChannel 4 роки тому +1

    The BP on Perry Highway (the corner of Perry and Three Degree Road) is abandoned and boarded up now.

  • @airaero5473
    @airaero5473 4 роки тому +1

    At first I thought this was one of those double decker Kmarts

  • @slackingpacking
    @slackingpacking 4 роки тому +1

    I can hear Nelly Furtado, the Fray, Maroon 5 in the background lol. Wow they’re selling a lot of stuff. I would’ve bought. a lot of it.

  • @adamsATSfan415
    @adamsATSfan415 4 роки тому +1

    good video

  • @davidapalcseypalcsey7544
    @davidapalcseypalcsey7544 4 роки тому +2

    I looked back I believe u filmed this location about a year ago saying a non closing Kmart well now I see they are closing.

  • @dylanlewis2835
    @dylanlewis2835 4 роки тому

    The Mustard thing is Facebook famous lol!!!

  • @kevincadventures2976
    @kevincadventures2976 4 роки тому +1

    There's a Kmart over in rehoboth beach Delaware that's closing

  • @Decade8Media
    @Decade8Media 4 роки тому +1

    Every store that's closing (Not just Kmart) uses the exact same "store closing" . "Nothing Held Back" signage.

  • @rickprobst5757
    @rickprobst5757 4 роки тому +2

    the Lycoming Mall is closing here too all the stores all slowly closing

    • @Jessica-by2sh
      @Jessica-by2sh 4 роки тому +2

      That's a shame. I used to prefer going there over Susquehanna Valley Mall , but even SVM is basically dead.

  • @CheapestGamer
    @CheapestGamer 4 роки тому +1

    While out this way you should've gone to check out the Berwick, PA Kmart (former Jamesway I believe) and/or the Towanda one. One thing I noticed with this recent round of closures is that the electronics section (save WAY overpriced DVD's and Blu-Rays) seems to be completely gone within the first month of the closing sale. At least in previous waves of closures there were some display model TV's left a few weeks prior to closing.

  • @billl1127
    @billl1127 4 роки тому +2

    What's up with Lay Away? Is that for people who can't save money on their own?

    • @fringestream990
      @fringestream990 4 роки тому +1

      Bill L well it guarantees your item is on hold until you finish paying for it.

  • @GLeibniz1716
    @GLeibniz1716 4 роки тому +2

    Nice vid would someone please explain to me how closing every store is a strategy to save the franchise? Am I missing something?

    • @aprilhdunmoyer
      @aprilhdunmoyer 4 роки тому

      They get money back that way and don't need to pay the bills for it anymore
      There's still one in New York that's booming and an Australlia chain that's like 10x better.

  • @matthewcampbell7985
    @matthewcampbell7985 4 роки тому +6

    Is all Ed lampert fault he will go to jail.

    • @gaylenewood7707
      @gaylenewood7707 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah he'll be blowing someone else's kmarts😉😁👍🏻.

    • @CheapestGamer
      @CheapestGamer 4 роки тому +1

      The fact that they allowed him to buy back the company out of bankruptcy to further loot the corpses of Kmart, Sears and every other asset from the combined companies means that nothing will happen to that piece of human garbage.

  • @yajairagonzalez4674
    @yajairagonzalez4674 4 роки тому +1

    And another one!!
    any close to Erie??
    i want to catch them closing sales

  • @scottyb7979
    @scottyb7979 Рік тому

    Been to that location many times going back to the early 70's (thru early 80's). Sad to see. The restaurant was good if I remember right. Don't know if they kept that more recently.

  • @myfavoriteturd7855
    @myfavoriteturd7855 4 роки тому +2

    So sad 😢

  • @rickprobst5757
    @rickprobst5757 4 роки тому +1

    and depending on what time you we're there I Just missed you I was in there about 3pm

  • @exploringretail2772
    @exploringretail2772 4 роки тому +2

    Did you do Kmart Lebanon pa I got the Bluelight from there

  • @williamimhoff1590
    @williamimhoff1590 4 роки тому +1

    I am interested and approved about kmart closings video that were founded instantly

  • @victoriamckee153
    @victoriamckee153 2 роки тому

    I remember that kmart I live near there

  • @taylorp535
    @taylorp535 4 роки тому

    Those magnetic holders that hold expensive merchandise, sadly you can buy the magnet opener online. When I worked for Ross, there was a group of individuals who took 40-50 bottles of fragrance which are kept in those containers and walked right out with the product and hid the containers around the store. I found them and asked how that was possible with out the opener and my manager said they bought it online. Sadly because there is so many people who want to steal, these magnets are online now :( it did not used to be that way.

  • @straightgrrrrrizzly
    @straightgrrrrrizzly 4 роки тому

    this store was sold off in late 2018 from sears holdings in what i thought was an effort to save this location. seemed like it was gonna be safe at least for awhile so now i'm confused as to who it was sold to and who made the ultimate decision to close this one.

  • @stude1953
    @stude1953 4 роки тому +2

    what's the closest KMart to Pgh. now?

  • @Nathan-xt6gz
    @Nathan-xt6gz 4 роки тому +1

    Are any still non closing?

  • @snowandice8804
    @snowandice8804 4 роки тому +1

    I wanna go to K!!! ROFL!!!

  • @gaylenewood7707
    @gaylenewood7707 4 роки тому

    My legs...😂😂🤣🤣⚘.

  • @CastleMile
    @CastleMile 4 роки тому +1

    Are you going to keep reg

  • @marvelkingdom1972
    @marvelkingdom1972 4 роки тому +2

    maybe you SHOUD have looked to see if the bags had K instead of K Mart.. :P

  • @andybbeck2043
    @andybbeck2043 4 роки тому

    Wallie living in the UK and not been to USA in a whike did they start shutting stores that were still taking good sales .such a shame

  • @elijahschrack8513
    @elijahschrack8513 2 роки тому

    A Popeyes and texas roadhouse opened next to it also

  • @news89
    @news89 4 роки тому

    This looked like a nice store. Darn shame it is going. I noticed no Emily, maybe she got sold lol.

  • @racheldehaan1331
    @racheldehaan1331 4 роки тому +1

    Oh my such a shame looks nice

  • @MrJoshhannan
    @MrJoshhannan 4 роки тому +1

    I live near by I went like 5 times in my life and it's always been awful

  • @ericd2791
    @ericd2791 4 роки тому +2

    soon they be no kmart anymore.

  • @anandguruji83
    @anandguruji83 4 роки тому +1

    R.I.P KMART IN WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA

    • @anandguruji83
      @anandguruji83 4 роки тому +2

      R.I.P KMART IN WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA

  • @michaelk487
    @michaelk487 2 роки тому

    Should have grabbed the couple of watches if they had them

  • @Max23465789
    @Max23465789 4 роки тому +1

    I just can't help but wonder if the whole chain will be gone by 2021 .

    • @markglatfelter138
      @markglatfelter138 4 роки тому +2

      Probably

    • @aliciacleeland2257
      @aliciacleeland2257 4 роки тому +1

      Pretty much! Ours just closed a couple months ago..

    • @jackson5116
      @jackson5116 4 роки тому +1

      Probably in the US, Guam and Puerto Rico may survive due to the lack of competition.

  • @FlameDragon
    @FlameDragon 4 роки тому +1

    Such a nice store. Shame fast Eddie is closing it what a bhenchod

  • @junzam
    @junzam 4 роки тому +2

    still no kings video

  • @stevent9179
    @stevent9179 4 роки тому +1

    One by one they fall, when and where will be the last? 2020 for sure.💀💀💀

  • @unknownuser..._...
    @unknownuser..._... 4 роки тому +2

    Ummm why is there no mart after the kinda small “K” in the front entrance
    I think it’s because they didn’t have enough money to put the mart on there haha lol 😂 if that’s true I would pass out laughing looks like a modern target and Kmart had a baby haha
    Lol I love wallie not in a “sexual romantic way”lol but I love his videos type of way his videos are so entertaining so keep em coming mate enjoying he videos day after day😊😊😊

  • @snowandice8804
    @snowandice8804 4 роки тому +3

    What was Grants?

    • @DeKrampus
      @DeKrampus 4 роки тому

      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._T._Grant

    • @robertscott4329
      @robertscott4329 4 роки тому +1

      Just like a kmart but on steroids. Most were close to 200,000 sq ft. they sold every thing kmart / Walmart did but also had massive appliance departments they were the first super centers. Not sure why it failed maybe shoppers weren't ready for that big of a store.

  • @elijahschrack8513
    @elijahschrack8513 2 роки тому

    Update this store was turned into a hobby lobby except for the restaurant

  • @kevinsaltsman495
    @kevinsaltsman495 Рік тому

    Here's an updated comment that Kmart is now hobby lobby

  • @Bananaking8990
    @Bananaking8990 4 роки тому +1

    Hello wallieB26

  • @technomage7282
    @technomage7282 4 роки тому +1

    THIS IS WHY A RESTATE PERSON SHOULD NOT GET INTO RETAIL !!!!!!! (SCREW YOU FAST EDDY)

  • @AmericanPride1234
    @AmericanPride1234 4 роки тому +1

    Just how many kmarts were there in Pennsylvania?
    1-23-20

  • @vids4famandfriends
    @vids4famandfriends 4 роки тому +1

    Please send me a link to your Facebook page

  • @Ellathegirl
    @Ellathegirl 8 місяців тому

    Isn’t that place haunted?