Kmart Australia announces shock closure of popular store – here is everything you need to know

Kmart fans are furious after the popular retailer revealed one of its major stores will close.

The Stanhope Gardens store in Sydney’s western suburbs will close its doors for good on January 25.

Forcing Kmart customers to get their fix elsewhere.

The retailer said FEMAIL customers can visit stores in Rouse Hill, Blacktown and Castle Hill, which are between 10 and 15 minutes away.

“We can confirm that Kmart Stanhope Gardens will close on January 25, 2024, and we would like to thank the Stanhope Gardens community for their continued support over many years,” the spokesperson said.

The first announcement about the store closure was added in September.

“Supporting our team and our customers has remained our top priority throughout this process, and all team members who wished to be redeployed have been offered equal roles.”

Daily Mail Australia understands Big W plans to move into the property by the end of 2024. Priority will be given to former Kmart store staff and current Big W staff from surrounding stores, but there are expected to be 100 new positions open.

“This is a great opportunity to further expand our reach in a catchment area with a high proportion of new and young families, and a tangible step forward as we continue to invest in our team, our customers and our store network,” a spokesperson said.

Adding that recruitment for the store will begin in February.

Fans of the store seemed stunned by the announcement: “Wait, what,” one asked.

“I definitely don’t like that Kmart,” said another.

However, others told them to go to the store to find bargains as shares could be heavily discounted ahead of the move.