‘Was the Astor Place Kmart Haunted?’ and Other Thoughts on Its Closing July 21, 2021 IFTTT NYT NYT > Business NYTimes + The big-box department store received an unexpected volume of tributes after it abruptly closed in July. IFTTT NYT NYT > Business NYTimes The big-box department store received an unexpected volume of tributes after it abruptly closed in July.