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                               KMART CORPORATION
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                               KMART CORPORATION
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                                                     [KMART - LOGO - LETTERHEAD]



May 9, 1997


Dear Kmart Stockholder:

We have previously mailed to you proxy materials relating to the Kmart 
Corporation Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 20, 1997.

According to our latest records, we have not received your proxy card.  
Regardless of the number of shares you own, it is important that they are 
represented at the meeting.  If you haven't previously mailed your proxy card, 
please take a moment to sign, date and mail the enclosed duplicate proxy card 
promptly in the return envelope provided for your convenience.

For the reasons set forth in the proxy statement dated April 14, 1997, your 
Board of Directors believes the Company's proposals are in the best interest of 
Kmart and its stockholders and recommends a vote FOR proposals 1, 2 and 3.

If you have already mailed your proxy card, please disregard this letter and 
accept our thanks.

Very truly yours,



Floyd Hall
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer