70s Commercials: Avon, Pier 1, GE ‘Cool Lights,’ K-Mart Car Stereos (Xmas 1970-79)

Avon calling! Our selection of Christmas commercials continues with a batch that includes Avon, Pier 1 Imports, General Electric holiday lights, and K-Mart car sound systems. Everyone does their Christmas shopping at the K-Mart Auto Center, right? Grab a new … Continue reading

70s Spots: Kmart Women’s Fashion & Ship’n Shore (1977-78)

“The Saving Place.” Now we slip into something more fashionable – late Seventies style. First, a commercial from August 1977 for Kmart’s ladies attire. Second, a spot from March ’78 featuring the Ship’n Shore ensembles on sale at May Company. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Kmart ‘Grand Opening’ & Winn-Dixie ‘Harvest Sale’ (1970)

“Kmart – the sign of good things in store!” Two shopping commercials out of Georgia today. Both spots aired in October of 1970. First up, a Grand Opening sale for an early Kmart store. Second, a Harvest of Best Brands … Continue reading

70s Spots: Fashion Time – Kmart Boys’ Wear & Levi’s Sportswear (1979)

“Kmart is your savings store…” Let’s get fashion forward! Here’s two commercials from 1979. First, we have a boys’ wear spot from Kmart from August ’79. Second, a spot for Levi’s Sportswear from November. Watch out for those bouncy lapels. … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Kmart’s Trax Athletic Shoes (1976)

“Trax are priced to beat the competition.” Sporty! And under 10 bucks. Kmart’s Trax Athletic Shoes originally appeared in the August, 1976 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Rad Ads: Kodak ‘Voter’s Choice’ Watch (1972) … Continue reading