Kmart to Close Michigan DC

Troy, Mich., In a move described as unrelated to the Kmart-Sears merger, Kmart Holding Corp. said it will close its Canton distribution center in April. Some 325 workers are expected to be affected by the move to close the 1.1 million-sq.-ft. warehouse leased by Kmart—its only distribution center in Michigan. With fewer stores—Kmart’s count is down to 1,480 from 2,114 three years ago—the company said it could operate with fewer distribution centers.