Remember Kmart, with its big red K and blue light specials? Few retail outlets had a bigger footprint for much of the 20th century. The company once boasted well over 2,000 stores across the U.S ...

including 10 Sears stores and 68 Kmart stores. All but two were expected to close in late July. Sears has been struggling. In the most recent quarter, Sears' sales dropped 8.3% to $5.39 billion.

Lately, we’ve seen the resurgence of bubble skirts, Havaianas, and even skinny jeans (although this one I’m still in denial about). But, it seems there’s another trend on its way back in - and not ...