December/2007/
Sebastian
Spering Kresge was raised on the family farm in
Kresgeville, named for Kresge’s ancestors, and
had a strong Pennsylvania Dutch upbringing
consisting of a belief in hard work, thrift, and
religion. By the age of 10, Kresge had
already developed a strong sense of business. He
started with a handful of such small stores
called Kresge’s Five and Dime, and through
profitable business practices, he went on to
form the well-known retail company,
K-Mart. Read
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