I was 10 in 1990, kmart was such a integral part of our lives back then. Kmart, toys r us, venture, radio shack, celebration station, all of these stores from my childhood are disappearing. So sad. I would give anything to go back to 1990 and stay there forever!
Pathetic that Sony Music should even give a rat's ass about "rights" for snippets of songs which just happen to be in a low-quality home video. A shame that YT caves into their demands.
YT doesn't "cave" it protects itself and it's users from serious legal troubles with their copyright systems which the entertainment industry agrees to abide by voluntarily even though they don't have to - they could seek prosecution and/or sue every person on YT that posts copyrighted material if they wanted to instead of letting YT handle it primarily without legal consequences. And they don't care about snippets in home video's but when it gets posted on YT with monetization(by users or other advertisers) and starts generating revenue for someone, no matter how big or small the revenue is, it's no longer a "home video" it's a "product" which their snippets have contributed to and they legally deserve their cut of. Copyright issues may not be fun to deal with on YT and the claims of violation may be total bullshit at times but it's a hell of a lot more fun and less expensive than going through the legal system to deal with it. That's why some companies harass users whose content has been disputed but found to be fair use and they keep bringing claims repeatedly because the only real way for the user to deal with it is by going outside YT through expensive legal channels and courts with judges that may interpret things differently and be more likely to side with the copyright holder - so usually they just stop fighting and remove the content. TL;DR - this system is best for everyone involved but it sure as hell isn't perfect - if you want perfect in this world you're shit out of luck.
pretty odd that weirdos who love caping for corporations and their corrupt copyright laws felt the need to defend them on your comment. i agree completely. fuck Sony Music, fuck Warner Music Group, fuck UMG, fuck all of them.
Oh my goodness, as a decade long Kmart store fan, I can't tell you how long I've been trying to see photos of the interior of a 1980s era store. Seeing photos from that time frame is EXTREMELY rare and you provided some amazing thorough walk through footage which is a thousand times greater. Props for decided to shoot that footage, including even the back breakroom, and many of the products on the shelves. Also, props for everyone working there back then for being awesome about it and allowing you to shoot this. This footage is rare gold I really mean that too! Definitely save this footage and make copies.
Miss the Kmart diner in the back! My family didn't have a lot of money but they'd take us kids there every once in awhile as they were doing the shopping and we enjoyed it so much! Sure miss those days! Thanks for posting, Lake Zurich!
Fantastic! I was 5-6 years old in 1990 and it’s cool to see good quality footage that’s super random! That camcorder must have needed to be huge for such quality!
I was working at Kmart on Exeter Rd in Germantown TN. When this was shot. Man how I miss that place and the other four stores I worked in. All of them are gone now. Makes me wanna 😢.
Was working at Kmart in Germantown TN on the date these were taken. The best memories of my life are of working there. Co-workers were like family. Man, I miss those stores.
All of these people look like they are enjoying being in the moment. Everyone seemed to talk to everyone, even complete strangers would greet, smile, strike up a conversation, or even just laugh with them. Everyone was social. It seems like a completely different world pre-2000s. People today are the complete opposite. Strangers rarely talk to each other. Everyone is in their own world. They just want to go out, get what they need, and come back home without talking to anyone.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who notices this. I grew up in the 90's, and people were definitely more friendly and social for the most part. And the part you mention about people just getting their stuff and going is so true. It's why you hardly ever see anyone actually eat inside a fast food restaurant anymore. Instead, they just grab their food and go. Sadly, it's also why a lot of people are doing online shopping instead of going to malls or the store, because that way they can just get their stuff quickly without actually having to socialize. I really wish I could go back in time to when people actually gave more of a damn about one another and just enjoyed life more. :(
Some of my earliest memories of going to K-mart are from 1990-1991 when I was only ages 5-6. I still loved going to K-mart up until recently because they never really remodeled their stores, and it always reminded me of my childhood. Sadly, most all K-marts near us are gone now. :( This video made me smile from beginning to end and took me back to much better times. Thank you so much for taking this great footage and sharing it with the world!
I turned 21 that year. My wife threw me a surprise party with family at Ryans Steak House just down the road from a Kmart. The cake said Happy Birthday Dear Sweetheart so when Ryans crew sang to me they said that lol.
Wow, I worked summer's 1987-89 at a K Mart in Missouri so this brings back so many memories. You'll notice all the boys were required to wear ties unless working lawn and garden lol. Times sure have changed. The layout of that store was almost identical to ours, even the cash office, layaway, and break rooms lol.
Great video This will always be the look and style of the interior and exterior of Kmart I miss All of the stores in the Greater Birmingham area had the exact same look before transforming into the big red K and mart in white script
@@mallaholicretailadventures yeah, when people say how Kmart was stuck in the 80's, yet none of Big Kmart matches this video from 1990, how "stuck" are they really? Hint: they're really stuck in the late-90's, but Millennials are too young to remember the 80's, so they call the 90's the 80's.
I agree, most of the stores got updated with early 90s theme and the rest except for maybe 2-3 went through a VERY aggressive overhau with the Big K theme. When people say the stores looked old and updated they're actually seeing the late 90s Big K update.
Kmart never left the 90s I swear to god. Last time I went in my local store before it shut down was probably 2016/17 and it felt like being transported to 1998. As cool as that feeling could be that's probably why it ended up closing. It felt like it was frozen in time.
Aaron Smith would you happen to have any pictures or videos of the location? Somebody part of the group with a much bigger TH-cam channel is making a video on this spot
These were the years when Kmart still stood a fighting chance but sadly, they slowly were eliminating the "Blue Light" specials which was one of the main things that brought customers into the stores. Then when they introduced the Martha Stewart line of goods which were high quality but too expensive for what those shopping at stores like Kmart were looking for...sales started to tank. Kmart also failed to compete by converting all stores to the Super Center concept to compete with Walmart & Meijer.
I was 10 in 1990, kmart was such a integral part of our lives back then. Kmart, toys r us, venture, radio shack, celebration station, all of these stores from my childhood are disappearing. So sad. I would give anything to go back to 1990 and stay there forever!
I turned 18 that year I so miss those days and Kmart time's were so much simpler .
Pathetic that Sony Music should even give a rat's ass about "rights" for snippets of songs which just happen to be in a low-quality home video. A shame that YT caves into their demands.
It's actually the law in that respect. Demonetization for "offensive" content, that's solely YT...
YT doesn't "cave" it protects itself and it's users from serious legal troubles with their copyright systems which the entertainment industry agrees to abide by voluntarily even though they don't have to - they could seek prosecution and/or sue every person on YT that posts copyrighted material if they wanted to instead of letting YT handle it primarily without legal consequences.
And they don't care about snippets in home video's but when it gets posted on YT with monetization(by users or other advertisers) and starts generating revenue for someone, no matter how big or small the revenue is, it's no longer a "home video" it's a "product" which their snippets have contributed to and they legally deserve their cut of.
Copyright issues may not be fun to deal with on YT and the claims of violation may be total bullshit at times but it's a hell of a lot more fun and less expensive than going through the legal system to deal with it.
That's why some companies harass users whose content has been disputed but found to be fair use and they keep bringing claims repeatedly because the only real way for the user to deal with it is by going outside YT through expensive legal channels and courts with judges that may interpret things differently and be more likely to side with the copyright holder - so usually they just stop fighting and remove the content.
TL;DR - this system is best for everyone involved but it sure as hell isn't perfect - if you want perfect in this world you're shit out of luck.
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pretty odd that weirdos who love caping for corporations and their corrupt copyright laws felt the need to defend them on your comment.
i agree completely. fuck Sony Music, fuck Warner Music Group, fuck UMG, fuck all of them.
Oh my goodness, as a decade long Kmart store fan, I can't tell you how long I've been trying to see photos of the interior of a 1980s era store. Seeing photos from that time frame is EXTREMELY rare and you provided some amazing thorough walk through footage which is a thousand times greater. Props for decided to shoot that footage, including even the back breakroom, and many of the products on the shelves. Also, props for everyone working there back then for being awesome about it and allowing you to shoot this. This footage is rare gold I really mean that too! Definitely save this footage and make copies.
OH MAN! Bitd when Kmart sold everything from instruments to guns. I could just smell the popcorn and hot dogs as you guys walked in!!
Miss the Kmart diner in the back! My family didn't have a lot of money but they'd take us kids there every once in awhile as they were doing the shopping and we enjoyed it so much! Sure miss those days! Thanks for posting, Lake Zurich!
Fantastic! I was 5-6 years old in 1990 and it’s cool to see good quality footage that’s super random! That camcorder must have needed to be huge for such quality!
This video reminded me of how in the 90's everybody managed to either have a mullet or a cop mustache.
Which Kmart was that I worked at the Kmart in Oak Lawn store number was 3280 is there still anybody out there
The golden era of retail..
This is a time capsule. Was hoping to see the toy aisle. LOL
I was working at Kmart on Exeter Rd in Germantown TN. When this was shot. Man how I miss that place and the other four stores I worked in. All of them are gone now. Makes me wanna 😢.
Was working at Kmart in Germantown TN on the date these were taken. The best memories of my life are of working there. Co-workers were like family. Man, I miss those stores.
Then dumb Walmart ruined it
It was about the people experience ... now nobody knows if they are female or male ; sorry not good times anymore!
All of these people look like they are enjoying being in the moment. Everyone seemed to talk to everyone, even complete strangers would greet, smile, strike up a conversation, or even just laugh with them. Everyone was social. It seems like a completely different world pre-2000s.
People today are the complete opposite. Strangers rarely talk to each other. Everyone is in their own world. They just want to go out, get what they need, and come back home without talking to anyone.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who notices this. I grew up in the 90's, and people were definitely more friendly and social for the most part. And the part you mention about people just getting their stuff and going is so true. It's why you hardly ever see anyone actually eat inside a fast food restaurant anymore. Instead, they just grab their food and go. Sadly, it's also why a lot of people are doing online shopping instead of going to malls or the store, because that way they can just get their stuff quickly without actually having to socialize.
I really wish I could go back in time to when people actually gave more of a damn about one another and just enjoyed life more. :(
This video was taped before the internet and smart phones. If you wanted information in 1990, you actually had to talk to people face to face.
I was 14 years old when this was made. Wonderful times.
Some of my earliest memories of going to K-mart are from 1990-1991 when I was only ages 5-6. I still loved going to K-mart up until recently because they never really remodeled their stores, and it always reminded me of my childhood. Sadly, most all K-marts near us are gone now. :( This video made me smile from beginning to end and took me back to much better times. Thank you so much for taking this great footage and sharing it with the world!
I grew up shopping with my mom at Kmart back in the 90s b4 Walmart and target
I turned 21 that year. My wife threw me a surprise party with family at Ryans Steak House just down the road from a Kmart. The cake said Happy Birthday Dear Sweetheart so when Ryans crew sang to me they said that lol.
Wow, I worked summer's 1987-89 at a K Mart in Missouri so this brings back so many memories. You'll notice all the boys were required to wear ties unless working lawn and garden lol. Times sure have changed. The layout of that store was almost identical to ours, even the cash office, layaway, and break rooms lol.
Man I miss those days😢 I graduated high school just one year prior!
This Kmart was located at 1199 E. Ogden Ave. It closed in 2013.
Sad day for those of us that shopped there. I miss this
store and Sears...so many gone now. 😢
I miss our Kmart , but now we have 4 businesses in our old kmart building , thanks for uploading this my friend !!! 👍😊
Me too. I miss the Kmart in my town
1990 we were down behind the basketball gym getting stoned at highschool bloody good old days 😁
Great video
This will always be the look and style of the interior and exterior of Kmart I miss
All of the stores in the Greater Birmingham area had the exact same look before transforming into the big red K and mart in white script
I was born on July 14th, 1990!
I was 3 years old back in the days🙈
August 13, 1990. 🙃
I was in very early fetal development during that exact time... wow.
Wasn't even conceived...
Shy of 2 1/2 myself. Does anyone else get the feeling in their stomach with nostalgia like adrenaline?
I was 5 going on 6 during the filming of this
my mom was entering her 3rd trimester with me lol 😝
I was 2 months old
Peak KMart, late 80s-mid 90s
I worked at Kmart in 1995 in Leesburg Virginia. We had a company trip to Kings Dominion
Thanks for posting!!😀
Our Kmart changed its signage circa 1991, so it doesn't surprise me if this has the original Kmart sign in 1990.
Accidently stumbled upon this. Awesome stuff here.
@@mallaholicretailadventures yeah, when people say how Kmart was stuck in the 80's, yet none of Big Kmart matches this video from 1990, how "stuck" are they really? Hint: they're really stuck in the late-90's, but Millennials are too young to remember the 80's, so they call the 90's the 80's.
I agree, most of the stores got updated with early 90s theme and the rest except for maybe 2-3 went through a VERY aggressive overhau with the Big K theme. When people say the stores looked old and updated they're actually seeing the late 90s Big K update.
Almost all of the Kmart stores got updated around 1997-98. But then that was about it.
Kmart never left the 90s I swear to god. Last time I went in my local store before it shut down was probably 2016/17 and it felt like being transported to 1998. As cool as that feeling could be that's probably why it ended up closing. It felt like it was frozen in time.
I love Kmart and Sears
I miss blue light specials and the little eateriers they had.
You’re gonna be famous! Showing up in my recommended lol
I use to have 3 or so local or semi local kmarts in my area now the nearest one is an hour and a half away.
I know TH-cam keeps muting this because of the music but where can I find the original?
email mark davis up above
@@lakezurichbuildingpreserva8486 This should be uploaded to the Internet Archive so it doesn't get censored and get preserved.
Awesome footage! I grew up in Lake Zurich in the 80s! My parents and I shopped at this store!! Great memories. Thanks for sharing this.
Aaron Smith would you happen to have any pictures or videos of the location? Somebody part of the group with a much bigger TH-cam channel is making a video on this spot
Right before the Soviet Union collapsed
I was a child living in a different state and city at that time.
It's the Ogden Mall in Naperville Illinois they made the old cinema into a costco
Had just graduated high school little did I know how bad things were going to get.
These were the years when Kmart still stood a fighting chance but sadly, they slowly were eliminating the "Blue Light" specials which was one of the main things that brought customers into the stores. Then when they introduced the Martha Stewart line of goods which were high quality but too expensive for what those shopping at stores like Kmart were looking for...sales started to tank. Kmart also failed to compete by converting all stores to the Super Center concept to compete with Walmart & Meijer.
Is crazy those people were in those video watching this video on youtube look back what they look like in the 1990.
8:33 I want one of those Kmart buttons!
wasn't even born yet but pretty cool. definitely some different times.
What was your favorite department?: Food Court, Toys, Music, or Electronics?
I was only 11 days old when this was shot
Im here to see if they show the K-Cafe or better yet the Kmart deli ham sandwiches ,etc
People got by with a lot more back in those days since everyone didn't have camera phones
Would this have been off route 12? Most likely I’m assuming
I thought Michael Moore grew up in Michigan? I didn't know he worked at Kmart
There’s no sound. Is that on purpose?
Same here
Content match on background music. YT muted it for copyright.
@@adamrichards3174 That sucks !
I just sent this to the VRChat Kmart community to see.
whatever happened to this k-mart?
Long gone in 2013
Very cool.
I was born 2 years later in 1992
I was shoe dept manager
0:30 is that a delorian
No sound??
YT copyright strike because of Sony.
did i see an ashtray in the back lol
Yes . People smoked inside public buildings then. Civilization hadnt collapsed quite yet.
so when did this one close?
2013 sad day.
Looks like not much has changed at Kmart stores since this video
The Breakrooms - found footage
4:39 you thought wasMAGA like if do
Ok so your gonna make a video with no SOUND!!!
They got a copyright strike from Sony over music playing in the store so they re-uploaded with no sound.
@ Ryan Mitchell
Learn the difference between
your and you’re if you’re going to talk sh!t 🤣
@@Yo_DynamoJoe You gotta be fuckin kidding me. Wow, Pathetic and petty move by Sony.