Kmart closing doors at 2 metro Detroit locations

An estimated 270 jobs effected

Michigan – According to documents filed by Kmart with the state of Michigan, more than 250 jobs will be affected by the closing of two metro Detroit stores. 

The Detroit location on Telegraph Road, just south of 8 Mile Road, and the Southgate location on Fort Street will be closing in October.

Earlier this year, Sears Holdings, Kmart's parent company, reported a loss of more than $400 million.

Sears Holdings also announced plans to close 80+ Kmart and Sears stores by the end of 2014.