The company that operated them, Picture People, suddenly went out of business. http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/05/18/picture-people-sudden-closure/

Maybe it will be acquired by Carl Icahn for $1 billion...or just more bull spewed with a positive spin.

http://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/fitness-center-outdoor-pool-planned-at-mall/article_0f175e31-f169-5a9e-9e59-6966ad185086.html PEABODY — Sears could be demolished to make way for an upscale, three-floor gym, an outdoor pool and a new grand... — read more 

The stores keep closing , time keeps marching on , how wide can the aisles get ? Shipping online orders from stores instead of distribution centers? Please oh great oracle of knowledge , wisdom and understanding communicate to us the reason why you... — read more 

City planning board met last week to turn automotive into tesla showroom. Today's newspaper article is about planning board to approve sears demolishing to be a fitness center by end of year. Picture people closed down suddenly yesterday. No notice... — read more 

https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/2cscoop/nampa-s-big-k-kmart-to-close-in-august/article_938d740e-08ff-5228-b161-fc7743e19ba6.html

If we continue to get one new announcement every day, how long will it take to close all Kmart and Sears stores to close without much pomp and nobodyreally noticing?... — read more 

Is it an real reset or organizing for liquidators? There was nothing wrong with the way it was laid out! What a waste of payroll

https://amp.northjersey.com/amp/616976002

"This mall lost J.C. Penney and Bergner's (Bon-Ton). Now it's losing Sears. All of a sudden, this mall has no more department stores. This is the 7th mall that's losing Sears and Bon-Ton simultaneously."... — read more 

Thread of aggravations , frustrations , complaints , insane shopper stories etc.......... lift the weight and laugh because it's all that we can do at this point.

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-14/lampert-buoys-sears-with-plan-to-sell-assets-offered-years-ago News that Sears Holdings Corp. is exploring the sale of assets including Kenmore drove shares to a four-month high -- and has at least... — read more 

https://www.thestreet.com/video/sears-is-nearing-the-end-look-at-the-signs-14589457 video in the link

http://www.laramieboomerang.com/news/business/closing-kmart-local-branch-of-national-franchise-closing-this-summer/article_f386119e-58c5-11e8-9c1c-dfac0dd6e53d.html

New mixed-user planned at Third Street Kmart, Whole Foods site The owners of the Town & Country shopping center in Fairfax have filed plans with the city planning department to redevelop and renovate the site bounded by Third Street, Ogden Drive... — read more 

Why even bother to fire people due to poor attendance just to rehire them a few months down the line? And then to add salt to injury, promote them even if they are still doing the same thing (constantly calling off?) Seriously, what can be the point... — read more 

Eddie we all know it is coming Buy kenmore and the divisions you want and declare bankruptcy Let this be over already

I just found out that Sears Online no longer takes credit cards over the phone. They will place the order for the customer and expect them to pay at the store.

https://www.gofundme.com/help-jeffs-family559 Please donate to Jeff's family. It sure would be easy for Eddie to help them meet the goal with some of his pocket change. I'll monitor the "Recent Donations" to see if ol' Eddie L. shows up. Surely he... — read more 

Still more of that "fake news" https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2018/05/15/sears-closing-its-titusville-store/610052002/

I'm a consultative sales associate in appliances. Over the past several weeks, my co-workers and I have been directed to do the following: Cover breaks and lunches at softlines CACs Check and empty fitting rooms Assist with softlines and tools adset... — read more 

http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/sears-stock-price-looking-to-sell-assets-2018-5-1024451136 Sears is rising after the company announced it is exploring the sale of some of its assets. CEO Eddie Lampert's hedge fund, ESL Investments, is... — read more 

There was a post from @T8EbL54-1ral a few threads back, on the troll thread "Kmart is so cheap", stating they were told to post sales and promotions on Craigslist and Letgo for marketing purposes. OK...Craigslist and Letgo are for individual people... — read more 

More "fake news" http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2018/05/14/hawaii-news/kailua-kona-kmart-to-close-in-august/

Craftsman hit Lowes this past week. Stores are well stocked with Craftsman toolboxes and tool sets. Lots more coming in outdoor power equipment, hand tools, and power tool accessories.

Also rumored today there will be 3 closures announced in Pa next week. One is close to NJ. Hope it's just a rumor. Don't want the one in my town to close. Yes it's rumored Pennsylvania Kmarts are next week. Massive layoffs as well. So don't get... — read more 

Article 1 https://www.thestreet.com/investing/sears-is-not-in-the-same-league-as-walmart-and-target-14586088 Oh, Eddie Lampert. Sears (SHLD - Get Report) chairman and CEO Eddie Lampert told investors at its annual meeting Wednesday that he is... — read more 

The ongoing inventory blowout will be the prerequisite to final liquidation. The event will be extended for two weeks past it's end date, and following that store with the sign package will go through will liquidation. Warning signs are reduced... — read more 

The next big announcement.

Does anyone know about the status of Sears FLS at Lnaha Crossroads? This is a leased store. This dead mall has had discussions for years of being remodeled and didn't know the status of this Sears and it's auto center. Been open since the mid 60s and... — read more 

Sears Berkshire Mall #1484 Wyomissing, PA (not the MA mall with same name) has been downsizing and emptying out its 2nd floor in recent months. Was just there yesterday and surprised to see the entire 2nd floor closed off. Store is leased; opened... — read more 

Does anyone know a trick to getting someone to pick up the phone at a Sears store? I'd like to ask if the store is closing. The system seems to be: call, pick a department, let it ring, hang up, call again, pick another department, let it ring, hang... — read more 

I question the sanity of the local troll and my post gets deleted. Meanwhile, said troll is allowed to continue relentlessly spamming the board with fake news.

This is not about Sears, sorry, but it is truth for those seeking it. This article neatly explains how our government pulls the wool over our eyes with its massaged, purposefully deceptive economic statistics and what the TRUE state of the American... — read more 

Has anyone seen a raise that was not a result of the recent tax changes?

Yes, many stores are older but they are getting renovated in the next coming months. Stores are getting leaky roofs repaired, better IT systems installed, better cooling and heating sytems. The exteriors are getting pressure washed, floors are... — read more 

The hard times are in the past. Store closings are screeching to a stop and we are picking up the pace. Why is it difficult to discern positive from the negative? Things aren't the way they were one, two, or five years ago. The months are whizzing... — read more 

Lately on this board there's been a whole lot of negative whoop law regarding the Kmart format and the false rumor that it will go away. Now I don't know why there is all of this negative talk about Kmart going away but I'm here to set that record... — read more