The Final Day At The Shaler Township Kmart

[@ThatNateGuyOnYouTube]

Great video dude, reminds me of my time at my Kmart in Massillon after they closed. You just kind of stand around trying to absorb it.

[@gerardocarbajal3489]

Hay.Nate.talk.about. opening. New.manards.store.new.Philly. Ohio. OK.

[@samuelrivera208]

It also reminds me to Kmart in Yauco PR. After it closed!

[@michaelguernsey9685]

This Is A Great Video Wallie Did Watching This Video Makes Me So Sad I Can't Stop Crying We Won't See This Store In Business Anymore. Memories Is What We Will Remember Kmart By. Kmart Will Be Missed Very Much

[@darveystrozier4780]

Hi nate

[@cathyzuwala4576]

DC I'm .

[@JasonPlays22]

Sad to see another Kmart go but glad you where there to document it.

[@BigTonyyG]

Because I wasn't choked up enough already, at 21:33 the camera pans to that poor worker crying who just lost his job and his local K Mart... Just think, this is happening all across America between K Mart and Sears stores. This is probubly one of the saddest retail related store closing videos I've ever watched. Thanks for a great video Wallie! ;(

[@lilyevans7007]

I'd have been crying too.

[@ericpurkey7502]

This is what happens when a company forgets about the customer.

[@ericpurkey7502]

Sadly Eddie lampert does not care he should see the guy crying this is what he is doing!

[@jamesslick4790]

And a cool guy too! For Him: GO PITT!

[@Catmannj1]

I"m crying! I'm so sorry this st ore had to close, the employees to break up their family and you to lose your childhood KMart. Your video will go down as one of your landmark works. Poignant and telling and full of heart and respect. That's why everyone likes you and you to film the heart and guts of this store and other places. You show respect and you are never pushy and good comes your way. I can see you are sad something special in your chlldhood is gone. It shows in your filming (touched with your humorous moments which we need.) The logo on your shirt is somewhat ironic: that store looked like it was invaded by zombies. Thanks for all you do to get us to appreciate and realize as KMart, Sears and other places are shuttered we are losing something special in our lives. This video MUST GO VIRAL! It's an instant classic as I posted on Facebook. Thanks agian.

[@PatrickHoenig98]

Wallie, this is just beautiful. Thank you for the wonderful tribute to our Kmart, and for being part of our family. It was a very sad day for all of us to close that final time after more than 55 years.

[@GabetheSlacker]

So what exactly made your Kmart store in Shaler close?

[@runoffh]

You know they declared bankruptcy

[@matthewcampbell7985]

Good final update of closing Kmart at shaler township and good work for pick up the Kmart logo.

[@jamesslick4790]

I worked the penultimate day there. I'm glad that YOU got that sign, It will at least stay in Shaler! (I got three floor plan blueprints from 1969, They're not leaving Pittsburgh either.) What REALLY sucks, is that some of the nicest people that I ever worked with were at that KMart. I cannot say that about many other places. If I am ever FORCED to deal with the Waterworks Wally World, I do have a red Christmas ornament, and I will chuck it (if I have to) towards an "associate" for assistance! (assuming I CAN find one there.) You did this old girl proud, with sentiment and humor. These videos are a treasure and a documentary.

[@PatrickHoenig98]

Watching this 2 years later still brings tears to my eyes. Even though I was only there for a short time, saying goodbye to the store and the team was one of the hardest things I've ever done.

[@WallieB26]

I cant imagine having to say goodbye to people who become friends and family like that. I cant believe its been 2 years now since the store closed, as well. Everyone at our Shaler location were some of the nicest and friendliest people around aside from West View and the other locations in the Pittsburgh area. I'm wondering if we'll see any familiar faces once Ollie's opens here.

[@user-ci9ri4fl5pBuckeyeChessie]

Sad, really stirred my emotions too . Thanks for the awesome work capturing the last day...….

[@letapearson2173]

Wallie, as difficult as it must have been, you did a fantastic video! Sad to see a store that was open for 55 years closed! I know you will cherish those childhood memories from there! Have a pleasant evening!

[@Jpanman]

I miss Kmart so much! Aww I just wanna give that gentlemen at 21:33 a hug. Hang in there buddy!

[@keith.wilson1981]

Man, I totally understand how you feel ---- Kmart was where my parents shopped in the 1980s before we Walmart arrived in Coastal Mississippi --- I got injured on my forehead and front teeth at 4 years old at the Kmart in D'Iberville, Mississippi...something I will never forget....the original building is still there but it was divided into a Dollar Tree, Big Lots, Aaron's and Burke's Outlet (Burke's just closed like a week ago!) I got emotional when the man announced the store had finally closed after 50+ years.....so upsetting but glad you to keep a piece of the store.

[@janedupree2327]

Closing stores are always so sad. There are so many memories there and nostalgia. I've never been to this town/state/store in this video but I cried nonetheless. The end of an Era. RIP

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

As a child of the 70's I grew up with Kmart, and your video on this was Perfect!!! I was actually quite moved by it, its so sad to see part of our lives dying off and becoming nothing more then a memory, much like the shopping malls are doing, it takes a piece of us away every time they close the doors for the last time, Left a Huge Like n Shared, Great Job WallieB!!!!!!

[@Ark-nl1hy]

There's still a kmart where I live. Although i doubt that it's gonna be there much longer because there's 3 Wal-Mart's and 2 which are supercenters.

[@Movies-pt3qr]

@@danh2134 shut up

[@jacobfrech288]

Movies the only thing kmarts had were little ceasers.

[@davidkuhlman8004]

@@danh2134 Amazon >wally world

[@devinmackey83]

I went through something similar 15 years ago when Big Bear closed here in Ohio. It was the neighborhood store which I was working at while going to college too. It was sad every week as more and more of my co workers were let go as departments were shut down. So many good people lost their jobs they had been at for 20, 30+ years.

[@cathyyork2931]

K lost my KMart 2years ago. I worked there for 16 years. Left a while back and moved away but it still hurt.

[@cathyyork2931]

It is so sad. Not only did I work there, but my first memories of going to a department store was that KMart. KMART 9133.

[@mzkitty]

The store I worked at closed on January 6th as well. I was able to stay on for 2 weeks to help clean. I commend you on a job well done with how you handled filming each of your visits. Watching the final closing announcement gave me the same emotional feels that I had when our store manager had to do our final announcement. Definitely was a very emotional day.

[@garbage854]

Very touching, I teared up. Great employee's

[@EJCatoz]

Very sad to see such a good store empty

[@jasonpounders1031]

Really dude when was the last time that someone said Kmart was a good store after the store closes people say that Kmart is a good store

[@brianb7423]

Jason Pounders you’re the reason Kmart died. I hope you’re happy with yourself

[@matthewadventureexploratio6596]

Memories with Kmart Store so sad it will be Permanently Closed Forever of Going Out of Business!

[@bryanmorgan4929]

Thanks for documenting this. So sad to see. I don't believe every closing of Kmart & Sears is related to poor sales. True, the landscape of retail is changing & online sales have hurt stores, but I still don't believe every one of these stores closing is because no one was shopping there.

[@gagejackson8609]

Yeah, these stores are mainly PACKED. I remember one near me being packed before it closed in November ( I had weird feelings the day after), and another one here that is non closing is also packed.

[@jamesslick4790]

@ THAT happens at ever chain.

[@David-wy9vz]

It's so sad to see all these Kmart and Sears stores disappearing. We lost the Kmart here where I live way back in 2002 or so and Sears closed in 2017. You are doing an amazing thing by going around and documenting all these stores though and I really do enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the hard work and thank you again for doing what you do!

[@markwalsh2164]

This was my childhood Kmart as well as for a good bit of my adult years as well sad and it is strange to see it gone

[@jqueen1380]

Great video! Tears were rolling!

[@cariburns245]

So sad. I loved that place always a good deal there 😥

[@scottfreeman3748]

thanks wallie very nice to see the last images of the empty building

[@alecsalloum2738]

I remember the last day at the store I worked at I was on register 5 and that light shut off for the final time on January 28th 2018 at about 3:20 pm. It was a sad day I loved that store and miss it very much. Register 5 light lives on in my room light up every day

[@CRGMONEY]

That's sad. That's how I felt when our Kmart and Ames closed. I miss Kmart and going to the Kcafe with my grandpop when I was my sons age. And going to Ames to get my Sega games. I'm almost in tears thinking about it...

[@ryanalbinger7974]

Gonna miss it I'm only 20 but it hits close to home my grandma worked there for 15 years to support her family when my grandfather passed away in his 40s

[@BrianWilliams-cq3ys]

Great video my friend glad you got welcome sign from your childhood Kmart store so sorry this day had to come my your Kmart friend Brian Williams Guthrie Oklahoma see you later thanks for the video

[@theyardhero4049]

Well made video. I feel your sadness another Kmart and it just so happens to be yours

[@KevinPlaysGuitar]

Great video Wallie! So cool of the managers there letting you film everything, including the back. Sad to see another kmart closing.

[@mallaholicretailadventures]

When I was giving my final thoughts on my fox valley Sears closing, I almost lost it. You could hear it in my voice. I kind of lost it when I did the fox valley abandoned toys r us when I saw the tribute. Wallie, I felt your pain when you were doing this for the final time. It's like losing a relative. I spent many of allowance a at my local Kmart in Ottawa IL. They are and few between now. I wish we had the technology to tape these in the 80s. We did but we would have carried a 15 pound camcorder. Thank you for an awesome video.

[@gustavotorres1600]

Great video like always!!! We lost a fallen Kmart. 😔

[@jamesslick4790]

To qoute an old KMart slogan:...Satisfaction...Always!

[@jfrFK28ST01fan]

Great video Wallie. Had me almost to tears watching the video. Really liked seeing the video series of this Kmart. The closest Kmart to me is about an hour away in the home town of my grandma.

[@JoeVGaming]

You’re so lucky having your local Kmart the past few years. I didn’t have mine since 2013. I’m so sorry to see you’re close .

[@JoeVGaming]

Now there is only one left in my state. Luckily it’s close to my school but I need to take the highway to go to it.

[@richardrust8323]

Wally, thank you for sharing! This is truly an amazing video! I appreciate your videos daily!

[@WallieB26]

Thank you for the kind words! Glad to hear you enjoy my work! I appreciate it a lot!

[@jeremyb456]

wallie this is one of the best videos you have made because your heart is in this store and the people that work there and all the times you went there as a kid sorry for your loss and I hope Kmart can turn things around and be saved they open a new store in your area. God bless america and Kmarts!

[@devinmoran2660]

Amazing work Wallie. Love you and your work!!! ❤️❤️

[@dianehenkel9088]

This video is so sad. Grew up in Shaler. Went to this K Mart for as long as I can remember ( and I am 68 years). So many memories of shopping with my parents. Things change but it still makes you tear up. Thank you for filming it though so people don’t forget it. Remember Alberts on Route 8 and Hal’s Diner beside Best Feeds? Different era.

[@lilyevans7007]

I know this was a rough day for you. I've seen places I grew up with and locations I frequented closing. Thank you for being there with and for them. This was a beautiful way to pay your respects.

[@jimkozub1515]

Great Job wallie. Kmart is gone but not forgoting.

[@roku5071]

Our local Kmart closed and it was my first retail job 24 years before it closed. I did take quite a few pictures of it during the closing process. I was a bit more emotional than I thought I would be. Started out as cashier. Then added layaway and was in the Camera and Jewelry section (before they became separate sections)

[@damianstachelski775]

The documentation of these stores are so important. Generations from now won’t know what it was like to shop when retail was doing incredibly well. These videos are only a glimpse of what it was like to shop before the internet. Thank you, Wallie.

[@DAVIDSRETAILADVENTURES]

Nice video!

[@scruffy281]

My memories are from the K-Mart that was located in Fort Worth , Texas in the early 70's. I remember the Blue Light specials, the subway sandwiches, the Icees, all of that is a part of K Mart for me. This video was bittersweet. Thank you for bringing back some sweet childhood memories. Gone but not forgotten.❤️

[@andysorensen1737]

This is the first time I’ve seen your work, and wow, what a documentary. You certainly did this store and its employees justice on this one, and you certainly held your composure pretty well considering the memories you have of the place.

[@darveystrozier4780]

That’s so sad rip Kmart forever Rest In Peace Kmart

[@nickswing159]

I want to,as I never got to say to it,got to say goodbye to mine.think you for this.at 31 almost 32 I'd never think I'd cry watching some store I'd never been in close down.thank you for spending the time to do this and the crew who help..I hope everything that could be saved is.

[@jasonchristian958]

Hey Wallie 👋.... Hope ur good my friend

[@KandBDoormasters]

Awesome tribute to the store. Kmart was always my favorite store after Hills/Ames was gone. I remember buying a bass tube at Kmart in Robinson/Moon... it was my first ever “subwoofer”. It wasn’t much, but at 16, I saved for a couple months to buy that baby lol.

[@misskittykat913]

Hey Wallis. There is a Kmart in Leechburg/Vandergrift area - just north of Pittsburgh about 40-45 minutes away. It’s not on the list yet for closing but I’m sure it will be soon. It’s definitely a smaller one but it’s still nice to see.

[@kathrynroberts248]

Beautiful video

[@spencelean]

That final closing announcement. So many feels. I hope all those Associates find new Employment right away.

[@LordOfNothingham]

I got my first hunting license at Kmart. It’s amazing how many department stores have come and gone. Ames, Zayre, Gee Bee, Sears, Montgomery Ward, Gold Circle, Hills, and I’m sure there are a few I missed.

[@Shade_tree_garage01]

Kmart was my favorite store to buy things from Dukes of hazzard to WWE/F and it leaving really left an empty feeling, sorrowful and saddening And seeing this video really opened the wound back up.

[@sbenn6917]

Nice job. I grew up near this store and i remember as a kid going here all the time. It was the only show in town for years. Sad to see it go

[@1ChevyGuy375]

I have to say, that back storage room on the second level with the security windows was pretty awesome. You got some great footage. I wish all the best for all the employees of Kmart and Sears that have or will loose their jobs. One of my local Kmarts closed two years ago. There was an older employee I was talking with and he was at that Kmart for something like 25 years. It was a part time job for him. Hopefully he managed to find something else.

[@itrack4u]

This brought tears to my eyes, Wallie. Excellent video.

[@matth3805]

Great documentation Wallie, love your videos keep up the good work dude .

[@deformedmau5]

Wow people didn't know where to get their Halloween candy in 1963 until the Shaler Kmart opened on Halloween '63.

[@12HpyPaws]

Kmart, Walmart and Target all started in 1962. The one I liked best is gone

[@owen4248]

This is heartbreaking to see this store empty as it is for you as well. So sad to see Kmart gone. Last Kmart closed near me years ago. You have lots of good memories walking through there one last time I could feel the sadness and pain. I glad you got the chance to document it. The scene at the end brought tears to me. Stay awesome.

[@laurencapp3335]

That guy holding his face crying at the end really got me. As a former 15 year retail worker, I can say alot of us took great pride in our work. We cared deeply about our customers and the look of our store. That guy really cared and it was heartbreaking to see him cry.

[@TheExplorerReturns]

Lmao that woman at the end was a little too late 😂

[@BigTonyyG]

Lol i noticed that!

[@crowmigration8245]

You got me legit fighting tears about a store I've never been to. I can feel how much the place meant to you. Great video

[@mannyrichtofen4354]

Completely understand. Something inside of me sort of died when they tore down the Macy's in my city. All of the experiences with family and friends. Now it's just a memory.

[@3wpclips2]

Wallie this may be THE BEST video that I've seen on your channel yet! This put me in the feels as a life long kmart fan and I most definitely know how it's like losing a childhood store... AND may I add being over a 1,000 miles away from it too when the news spread out. I'm glad you at least got to see your store for the last time and you can definitely tell how nice the employees were in that store.. I just hate seeing the goodbyes and the sad emotions and seperations and sad vibes unfortunately. This place was special. May this store r.i.p but it's memory and legacy live on forever. The store known as The Shaler Township Kmart 🙏❤

[@VintageCars999]

This was a sad time for America. Sadly there wasnt a Kmart in my area I was in.

[@TinaMarie1010]

Wonderful video Wallie (even though this was tough to watch). It makes me so sad to see even more Kmart's closing left and right; more of my childhood becoming a distant memory. :(

[@dmthieme76]

I worked in a Kmart during college, and learned a lot about retail. That was back in the late 90s. I still have my vest, name tag and a ton of the movie pins from that time frame. Titanic was the one I wore the longest! Very sad to see our childhood memories this way.

[@lukeherbert25]

Awesome video. Miss going to the k-mart in moon twp

[@retaildisorder2095]

Awesome video man! That had to be a tough one to film and put together but you did great.

[@craigdunlap6412]

I'm still a fan and a good friend keep up the good work

[@deanlamb275]

Thanks for making this video. It's hard to lose a store after all those years.

[@alexkomada8600]

Wallie I appreciate your videos man. I know the feeling of losing a store you grew up with. It's cool that you got the sign though

[@poqou947]

I'm from Denver, Colorado and the only Kmarts we got are in Pueblo, Colorado and Loveland, Colorado and the closest Kmart to me is now a fitness center well half of the building is.

[@kimberlyx4060]

Great production! Makes me sad in a way. This isn’t a bad thing to say since you brought up some great memories for me. When I was a kid, my Mom would buy the deli ham at our closest store because one had a deli area before Super Kmarts. Also back in 1970’s, they used to tear off the price tag and file under the “Key xx”. This was prior to UPC codes. I used to live between 3 Kmarts. The last KMart by me closed up 2 years ago. I have memories where it was the only place where they had Nintendo DS for my Son’s Christmas gift when they first came out. I got up at 4 am on a snowy morning to be there. We got more folding chairs there for Thanksgiving on a short notice, over 10 years ago and still have them! There used to be a lot of great stuff there. If they centered around what worked like their Holiday and Seasonal stuff it would have made money. Christmas decorations were awesome to buy and rivaled Target. My last souvenir from that store was a reusable red bag that says “I’m awesome, I’m a Kmart Shopper.” I used it so much even now during the Pandemic I keep it to put delivery in. That’s a prized possession for me, odd I know but so true.

[@jackiehoward7300]

Awesome video. It was so emotional

[@shaunlee6511]

It is sad that pieces of our childhood have to close like this, I miss a lot of the stores from my childhood too and wish I had some kind of videos from them

[@ChiralSpirals]

Its strange how we peronally connect to the places and labels we see most offen, the comfort of familurarity and the sence of nostalgia in something we know we may never see again is truly a powerful feeling.

[@matthewmaupin1153]

Thank you Wallie for sharing these videos. I know it's tough and hard I hate to see any business going under especially Kmart and Sears I'm right there with you about shedding a tear. I had many family members that work for Kmart and it's totally devastated them so my hearts go out to any employee the worked for Kmart or Sears. May God bless you all and thank you for the wonderful memories of Kmart.:-)

[@kimberlykovach6236]

Thanks for the great video! Had me in my feels at the end 😪 stay awesome!

[@michaelsteele4587]

Thank you for documenting this store, I gave the video a "like" although it was hard to do now that I'm an employee of Sears and really dislike seeing any of these stores close. We have a HUGE store in a great location with great employee's so I'm looking forward to promoting that, our store is now expanding the infant/toddler furniture department and they added a small toy department before Christmas. The toy department is clearly a shipment from a Kmart store that closed or was closing so it just was directed to our store which tends to do well. We have an immense amount of space not being used and I made a comment to the manager giving us our tour during the orientation how this store would be an excellent location for a Kmart within a Sears and she said they had been discussing it. We seem to have a great team of managers who care and are pushing for positive changes at our store so it looks like I found myself a great place to work while we see where things go with the company. If they do the Kmart in the Sears concept, I'm switching sides and going to work for the K.

[@iseespots6014]

thanks Wallie I know it was hard to say goodbye I had the same feeling when I went in my Toy r us here in Buford ga

[@Cool200]

Should have asked once they leave the building for good to leave the backdoor open for 1 hr so you can explore it abandon. Then after that hr someone can come and lock that door for the last time

[@xaingo76]

Reminds me of the last moments of my local Kmart shutting down a few years ago. Anyone notice at 18:08 in the break room the Sam's Choice 2 liter soda? Can't even supply the employees with Kmart products even on the last day. Good video Wallie, thank you for documenting.

[@jcmcgrath1969]

Hey Wallis......I was blown away with this video......Obviously the best one you have made. I’m a Pittsburgher living in Maryland. You somewhat recently visited a K Mart that closed in Pasadena, MD. I’ve lived here since 2001.....That K Mart closing hit me hard....I loved that particular one. You are a talented guy and appreciate the hard work you put into your videos. Thanks for all that you do! 😀

[@ChristheShrinerdawg]

As much as I love Amazon, I hate seeing physical stores like this going away. It’s always so sad to me.

[@kylestraveljournal]

Great video! Really well put together. Im planning on stopping at a Kmart this weekend over an hour away. Slated to close in late February. My state RI has none and the one I'm going to in CT is one of two left. Inspired me to check out Kmart one last time.

[@Crazyguy_123MC]

The Kmart near me was supposed to close a few months ago but stayed open and I think its gonna get a lot of business back now that the shopko in the same town is closing.

[@horrorghoul]

This video was an emotional one. Good job working on it.

[@yellowhousetech]

I feel your pain, there use to be a Kmart that was an anchor store in a mall that was a few minutes from my house. Surprisingly, Kmart was the last surviving original store. The rest was taken over by a Dollar Tree, Lowe’s, Dunham’s and a Family Farm and Home.

[@jacobbaker5545]

Where is it located?

[@raccoonzers3947]

That sounds like the old North Kent Mall near Grand Rapids, MI. I was in there all the time as a kid but, unfortunately, I'd moved away by the time it closed so I wasn't able to check it out one last time. Still, I loved going there and to the mall itself when it was still open.

[@yellowhousetech]

Yes, I am referring to the North Kent mall on Plainfield ave!

[@jacobbaker5545]

I knew it

[@rj78productions88]

That sir, had to be the most touching video of yours I have seen so far. I'm a fairly new subscriber to your channel but have been watching a lot of your videos in the last month or so. Again, I am glad that you are doing this as well as all your close KZbin friends who are documenting these stores closing. This was a very emotional video. I felt your emotions with you through it. Very nicely done as always. I'm also glad that you were welcomed in by the store management to be able to get the looks that most do not get to see. That was truly awesome. Thank you Wallie B for keeping the memories of these places alive and well for all who care to remember them. My hat is off to you sir!!! I've sent you some messages on FB messenger. Please when you get a chance check them out. I sent some pictures I know you will definitely appreciate. Thank you.

[@xc7049]

Thank you for documenting this Wallie. I wonder when we will see this happen with Wal Mart. Or maybe Amazon will just take them over.

[@AaronSmith-xx5zb]

What a great heartfelt video. Had me tearing up. Such a shame what has become of Kmart!

[@mysteryman7157]

Thanks for the shout out Wally

[@stphinkle]

Wonder if those security windows were manned in the days prior to camera systems and video recorders.

[@ceemuhammad3707]

I don't know why I watched this video but I'm happy to find this channel.

[@Cool200]

Ah there it is very sad 😭

[@jonhaviland618]

I used to work at the Kmart in Mahopac, New York. The store closed on January 6, 2019. Same day as this store closed.