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Martha Stewart says Kmart once paid her $65 million a year in royalties—enough to bankroll her entire empire

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Martha Stewart says Kmart once paid her $65 million a year in royalties—enough to bankroll her entire empireWorldPing
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What happened

Before "influencer" was a job title, Stewart turned a discount-store licensing deal into nearly $2 billion in annual sales.

Then the ImClone scandal cost her about $1 billion.

Key facts

  • Before "influencer" was a job title, Stewart turned a discount-store licensing deal into nearly $2 billion in annual sales.
  • Then the ImClone scandal cost her about $1 billion.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:24:42 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Revisions to the initial figures once fuller data is released
  • How rate expectations and index futures respond
  • Guidance or commentary from the companies and policymakers involved

Sources

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