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Bridgehampton Kmart To Close October 20

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The Kmart store in the Bridgehampton Commons shopping center will close on October 20. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

The Kmart store in the Bridgehampton Commons shopping center will close on October 20. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

The Christmas decorations are on display at the Bridgehampton Commons Kmart store, just in time for the going-out-of-business sale. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

The Christmas decorations are on display at the Bridgehampton Commons Kmart store, just in time for the going-out-of-business sale. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

Stock has been consolidated at the Bridgehampton Commons Kmart store as the store prepares to close on October 20. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

Stock has been consolidated at the Bridgehampton Commons Kmart store as the store prepares to close on October 20. STEPHEN J. KOTZ

authorStephen J. Kotz on Sep 23, 2024
Right on cue — and a couple of months early — the Christmas decorations are on prominent display at the Bridgehampton Commons Kmart. Unlike other years, though, the merchandise carries... more

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