Raving Toy Maniac

Kmart® Reveals Fab 15 Holiday Toy List, Introduces Trending Toys Feature

Free Shipping and Shop Your Way ® MAX Membership this Holiday Season with the Online Purchase of any Fab 15 Toy

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Sept. 23, 2014 -- Kmart has announced its annual Fab 15 holiday toy list, featuring the ultimate toys that kids want for the holidays. And to help provide parents and gift-givers with even more insight into the season's hottest trends, Kmart is introducing a "Trending Toy Ticker," at www.Kmart.com/Fab15. The ticker will continually update with the top-selling toys as the season progresses, for parents who want the latest update on the most buzz-generating toys.

Plus, exclusively for its Shop Your Way members, with any online purchase of a Fab 15 toy now through Nov. 22, Kmart is extending its free trial of the to Shop Your Way MAX program, which includes free two-day shipping for six months*.

Gift It Forward: Kmart Unveils Fab 15 Holiday Toy List, Encourages Toy Donations To Benefit Kids In Need Via Shop Your Way Charity Gift Registry

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Sept. 18, 2013 -- Kmart has unveiled the annual Fab 15 holiday toy list, and is encouraging shoppers to 'gift it forward' to help children in need on the Shop Your Way Charity Gift Registry. Kmart and Shop Your Way have partnered with Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry® campaign to allow members and gift-givers the opportunity to donate Fab 15 toys to children in need at www.ShopYourWay.com/charityregistry.

"This year, Kmart has committed to making the season brighter for every child," said Hugo Malan, SVP and president, fitness, sporting goods and toys at Sears Holdings. "We always strive to select toys for our Fab 15 list that will top the wish lists of kids everywhere and from the many ways to shop for the hottest toys at Kmart including online, in-store and via mobile phone – as well as donate to a good cause – parents will be thrilled that this year's list is making shopping easy."

The Kmart Fab 15 ultimate list of hot holiday toys includes:

Kmart® Unwraps Fab 15 Must-Have Toys For Holiday Season

Parents Take a Trip Down Memory Lane with New Twists on Classic Toys

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Sept. 20, 2012 -- Today, Kmart® announces its annual Fab 15 toy list – the ultimate list of toys that kids want. This year's list features the hottest toys of the season from top brands including Hasbro, Mattel and Fisher-Price, as well as popular characters that kids know and love like Barbie, Mickey and more.

"Each year we select toys for our Fab 15 list that are sure to top the wish lists of children everywhere and deliver smiles on Christmas morning," said Hugo Malan, SVP and president, Fitness, Sporting Goods and Toys at Sears Holdings. "Parents are thrilled that this year's list is making shopping easy by helping them identify toys that are the next big thing."

From classics like Twister and Power Wheels, to new hits like LeapFrog and Air Hogs, this year's Kmart Fab 15 list includes:

• Air Hogs® Hover Assault™ by Spin Master™
• Cinderella Enchanted Carriage Vanity by CDI Toys™
• FURBY by Hasbro®

Kmart® First To Introduce Free Layaway Online And In-Store

Layaway available on hundreds of items year round

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Sept. 7, 2012 -- Kmart® today announced it will be removing its layaway service fee* both online and in-store starting September 7th through November 17th. Kmart's free layaway emphasizes the company's commitment to delivering value and convenience to customers, acknowledging family budgets are strained during the holiday.

"At Kmart, we understand the excitement holidays bring, and the budget concerns that come with them," said Jai Holtz, vice president, financial services, Sears Holdings. "By providing free layaway we want to help make holiday shopping less stressful."

Customers don't have to wait until the holiday season to take advantage of layaway – Kmart is the only mass retailer to offer the program 365 days a year, nationwide. There's no minimum transaction amount and customers can lock in today's low prices on a full range of merchandise including apparel, toys, electronics, jewelry and more.

KMART'S 'HOT 8' TOYS IGNITE PLAY FOR SUMMER
Retailer Reveals the Season's Top Toys to Get Kids Active

Hoffman Estates, Ill. (April 3, 2012) - Coinciding with unseasonably warm weather throughout many parts of the country, Kmart has announced the summer's "Hot 8" toys. This year's Hot 8 list emphasizes fun, durable toys that kids will love and give parents the peace of mind their children will be active and happy all summer long.

Featuring trampolines and swing sets, Power Wheels and swimming pools, the Hot 8 toy list encourages adventurous, outdoor play for kids of all ages. Plus, new enhanced safety features include swing sets equipped with double-walled slides and trampolines with 12-foot protective nets and padded poles.