K-mount at K-mart.

RebelCharlie · 10-17-2018, 07:40 AM

One complaint of Pentax users is the lack of advertising and availability of Pentax-Ricoh products as compared to the major three, Nikon, Canon and Sony. I am pretty sure that Pentax Ricoh monitors this site. So, here's my suggestion: An agreement with K-mart stores to sell K-mount cameras and Ricoh products through K-Mart Stores should help increase exposure of said products, at least in the USA, and that would make them more readily available. I imagine that it could have a snowball effect on sales in the US and then in the world, especially with all those K1000 sold and their users commenting on it. K-mount at K-mart, sounds nice...

Adam · 10-17-2018, 08:15 AM - **1 Like**

Moved to the industry forum

Isn't K-mart dead, though?

**FozzFoster** · 10-17-2018, 08:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by adam

isn't k-mart dead

dooooomed!

steve_k · 10-17-2018, 08:32 AM - **1 Like**

They are part of Sears. In bankruptcy as of Monday.

I think you meant Walmart. BestBuy could also add a boost. But I don't see this happening as these companies would demand upgraded products in reasonable cycles. Also not discontinuing a flagship without a replacement in the wings.

Edgar_in_Indy · 10-17-2018, 08:46 AM - **1 Like**

I'm not sure jumping onto a sinking ship would be the best branding move, lol.

seventysixersfan · 10-17-2018, 08:51 AM

Reminds me of the funny line from the movie Rain Man:

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Not a Number · 10-17-2018, 08:55 AM

Didn't Best Buy, Target and Costco (online) used to sell the K-30/50?

stevebrot · 10-17-2018, 09:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

Isn't K-mart dead, though?

I guess Ricoh dodged the bullet on that one, eh?

Originally posted by steve_k

They are part of Sears. In bankruptcy as of Monday.

Chapter 11, meaning that ~~Sears~~ Sears Holdings is granted debt relief while attempting to restructure under court oversight. Whether K-mart survives the restructure is yet to be seen.

Steve

stevebrot · 10-17-2018, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Didn't Best Buy, Target and Costco (online) used to sell the K-30/50?

Yes, and the Costco bundle was a killer deal that I was strongly tempted to take advantage of.

Steve

Not a Number · 10-17-2018, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Yes, and the Costco bundle was a killer deal that I was strongly tempted to take advantage of.

Steve

Costco never had them in the warehouses though, perhaps Hoya/Ricoh couldn't or wouldn't give them the number of units in order to do this.

**FozzFoster** · 10-17-2018, 09:57 AM

I think it was in 2015 that Costco in Canada had the K-S2 and two lens bundled at a killer deal!

RebelCharlie · 10-17-2018, 10:23 AM

Contrary to what most believe, K-Mart bough Sears and decided that it would call it Sears Holdings Company, probably in order to bankrupt it and get rid of a competitor. Sears is filing for Banrupcy protection and I believe that K-Mart did not merge with Sears, only Bought it. So K-Mart is not Filing for Bankruptcy, Sears is.

**boriscleto** · 10-17-2018, 11:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RebelCharlie

Contrary to what most believe, K-Mart bough Sears and decided that it would call it Sears Holdings Company, probably in order to bankrupt it and get rid of a competitor. Sears is filing for Banrupcy protection and I believe that K-Mart did not merge with Sears, only Bought it. So K-Mart is not Filing for Bankruptcy, Sears is.

Sears Holdings owns both Sears and Kmart. It was founded after Kmart bought Sears. They are run as separate divisions within the one holding company.

Sears was 'toast' ever since Kmart merger: former Sears Canada CEO

Sears Holdings - Wikipedia

**Larrymc** · 10-17-2018, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by RebelCharlie

One complaint of Pentax users is the lack of advertising and availability of Pentax-Ricoh products as compared to the major three, Nikon, Canon and Sony. I am pretty sure that Pentax Ricoh monitors this site. So, here's my suggestion: An agreement with K-mart stores to sell K-mount cameras and Ricoh products through K-Mart Stores should help increase exposure of said products, at least in the USA, and that would make them more readily available. I imagine that it could have a snowball effect on sales in the US and then in the world, especially with all those K1000 sold and their users commenting on it. K-mount at K-mart, sounds nice...

Who shops at K-Mart these day? Who even knows where their stores are located??

Ontarian50 · 10-17-2018, 12:05 PM

I always cringed when I saw Pentax popping up on The Shopping Channel.

Pentax shouldn't be badged as a discount brand, in my opinion. The trouble is getting exposure to Pentax when every other customer walking through the camera store door wants to "see the new mirrorless Sonys".

I think the future success or failure of Pentax relies on higher end products of the K-1 ilk, not the lower cost models you'd see in a department store.

Besides, the department stores aren't interested in cameras these days anyway.

Phones, phones, phones....

10-17-2018, 07:40 AM	#1
RebelCharlie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Luquillo, Puerto Rico Posts: 37	K-mount at K-mart. One complaint of Pentax users is the lack of advertising and availability of Pentax-Ricoh products as compared to the major three, Nikon, Canon and Sony. I am pretty sure that Pentax Ricoh monitors this site. So, here's my suggestion: An agreement with K-mart stores to sell K-mount cameras and Ricoh products through K-Mart Stores should help increase exposure of said products, at least in the USA, and that would make them more readily available. I imagine that it could have a snowball effect on sales in the US and then in the world, especially with all those K1000 sold and their users commenting on it. K-mount at K-mart, sounds nice...

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Adam Isn't K-mart dead, though? I guess Ricoh dodged the bullet on that one, eh? Originally posted by steve_k They are part of Sears. In bankruptcy as of Monday. Chapter 11, meaning that ~~Sears~~ Sears Holdings is granted debt relief while attempting to restructure under court oversight. Whether K-mart survives the restructure is yet to be seen. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 10-17-2018 at 12:34 PM.

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FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by adam isn't k-mart dead dooooomed!

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steve_k Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Shelton, CT Photos: Albums Posts: 708	They are part of Sears. In bankruptcy as of Monday. I think you meant Walmart. BestBuy could also add a boost. But I don't see this happening as these companies would demand upgraded products in reasonable cycles. Also not discontinuing a flagship without a replacement in the wings.

10-17-2018, 08:46 AM - 1 Like	#5
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	I'm not sure jumping onto a sinking ship would be the best branding move, lol.

10-17-2018, 08:55 AM	#7
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Didn't Best Buy, Target and Costco (online) used to sell the K-30/50?

10-17-2018, 09:09 AM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Not a Number Didn't Best Buy, Target and Costco (online) used to sell the K-30/50? Yes, and the Costco bundle was a killer deal that I was strongly tempted to take advantage of. Steve

10-17-2018, 09:40 AM	#10
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by stevebrot Yes, and the Costco bundle was a killer deal that I was strongly tempted to take advantage of. Steve Costco never had them in the warehouses though, perhaps Hoya/Ricoh couldn't or wouldn't give them the number of units in order to do this.

10-17-2018, 09:57 AM	#11
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	I think it was in 2015 that Costco in Canada had the K-S2 and two lens bundled at a killer deal!

10-17-2018, 10:23 AM	#12
RebelCharlie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Luquillo, Puerto Rico Posts: 37 Original Poster	Contrary to what most believe, K-Mart bough Sears and decided that it would call it Sears Holdings Company, probably in order to bankrupt it and get rid of a competitor. Sears is filing for Banrupcy protection and I believe that K-Mart did not merge with Sears, only Bought it. So K-Mart is not Filing for Bankruptcy, Sears is.

10-17-2018, 11:13 AM - 1 Like	#13
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by RebelCharlie Contrary to what most believe, K-Mart bough Sears and decided that it would call it Sears Holdings Company, probably in order to bankrupt it and get rid of a competitor. Sears is filing for Banrupcy protection and I believe that K-Mart did not merge with Sears, only Bought it. So K-Mart is not Filing for Bankruptcy, Sears is. Sears Holdings owns both Sears and Kmart. It was founded after Kmart bought Sears. They are run as separate divisions within the one holding company. Sears was 'toast' ever since Kmart merger: former Sears Canada CEO Sears Holdings - Wikipedia

10-17-2018, 11:59 AM	#14
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by RebelCharlie One complaint of Pentax users is the lack of advertising and availability of Pentax-Ricoh products as compared to the major three, Nikon, Canon and Sony. I am pretty sure that Pentax Ricoh monitors this site. So, here's my suggestion: An agreement with K-mart stores to sell K-mount cameras and Ricoh products through K-Mart Stores should help increase exposure of said products, at least in the USA, and that would make them more readily available. I imagine that it could have a snowball effect on sales in the US and then in the world, especially with all those K1000 sold and their users commenting on it. K-mount at K-mart, sounds nice... Who shops at K-Mart these day? Who even knows where their stores are located??

10-17-2018, 12:05 PM	#15
Ontarian50 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 530	I always cringed when I saw Pentax popping up on The Shopping Channel. Pentax shouldn't be badged as a discount brand, in my opinion. The trouble is getting exposure to Pentax when every other customer walking through the camera store door wants to "see the new mirrorless Sonys". I think the future success or failure of Pentax relies on higher end products of the K-1 ilk, not the lower cost models you'd see in a department store. Besides, the department stores aren't interested in cameras these days anyway. Phones, phones, phones....