So apparently via today's internal email, the same one that gets sent after every terrible results posting that 'together we can win' and 'we all need to work a little harder' that'll make things better right? I go to work today thinking my chances... — read more
The only thing that bothers me more than not ever getting a raise is when the manager lies to you
It seems like the corporate level is the only chance to advance, but yes indeed the retail sector their is no such thing as advancement (the only time I saw was recently was when this girl took a lead position). The funny thing when the previous... — read more
Here you go... The agreement that was made
. TheAmended and Restated Loan Facility requires the repayment of $100million of the loans outstanding thereunder on the original maturity date of July7, 2017, and extends the maturity with respect to $400million of the loansoutstanding thereunder... — read more
Seeing green ?? Or Seeing $$$ ??
Please go read this people. Things didn't change as much as you think. Eddie is still owed $100 million dollars by July 7,2017. The so called deal to give them relief was a set up to add an additional 20... — read more
I copied the below from another comment sums things up well
I work in corporate. Everyone is leaving or looking to leave. The only investment I have seen is in the energy to fire people which occurs weekly. When people leave they are not replaced. Services and benefits are taken from us daily. Budgets cut... — read more
Yet another nail in the coffin.
https://www.thestreet.com/story/14146479/1/amazon-and-walmart-have-joined-forces-to-destroy-one-of-dying-sears-most-important-businesses.html
Wake up Sears
https://www.forbes.com/sites/walterloeb/2017/05/22/why-sears-eddie-lampert-needs-a-reality-check/?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix&yptr=yahoo#3c0d193461c9
Sears Holdings To Hold Fiscal 2017 First Quarter Financial Results Pre-Recorded Conference Call And Audio Webcast
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sears-holdings-to-hold-fiscal-2017-first-quarter-financial-results-pre-recorded-conference-call-and-audio-webcast-300462539.html
Job tips
Tips for getting that job http://www.businessinsider.com/tips-for-getting-first-job-after-school-2017-5 Don't stress out about how much time it takes. Mitzen has three kids, two of whom are nearly finished college. He tells them they have 40 years of... — read more
Outsourcing
Has anyone at hoffman noticed how some jobs or parts of some jobs are now getting sourced to the overseas teams in india?
Deck Chairs Shuffled Once Again
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/sears-reaches-agreements-to-reduce-its-debt-burden-2017-05-23
Prepared statement for July 10,2017
" As of today Sears Holdings will no longer be able to continue to operate. Effectively immediately we will cease all ongoing operations. It's everybody's else fault but ours. We tried to make it work, but we kept changing plans, C.F.O., C.E.O.... — read more
Gotta love Sears lol
So it's funny that Eddie is screaming from the mountain top about how he will take a stand and sue One World,but hasn't screamed from the same mountain top about getting sued and losing a lawsuit over a patent he stole from someone else.
Does corporate train store managers for the 2 mortgages speech ?
Just out of curiosity has anyone else heard this speech from their store manager when it comes to talking about money ?.... of course we store level employees are underpaid and undervalued,so I had 2 different conversations with 2 store managers... — read more
Your thoughts are important too !!!!!
Am I the only one feeling the stress ? It's hard to stay positive about this company when everyday I'm unsure if the company will survive. It's hard not to read outside news when they give you more information about the company you work for than your... — read more
Closing more stores
Last week our store received 3 trucks when we normally receive 2 trucks.Then my store manager said that we would be going back to 3 trucks a week. I couldn't figure out why we were going back to 3 trucks a week if they were so called trying to really... — read more
Nobody is still doing "ant thst's what members first" means to be bs anymore, right?
Wonder what that hr consulting company got paid for that turd? Thats what
Say what you have to say
It's a lot of people on here saying on here if you don't like your job just quit. If it was that easy I'm pretty sure a lot of us would be gone in a heartbeat. To the people who been in the company 20+ years I can understand your reasons for wanting... — read more
An employee assessment of the BSears
We have a C.E.O who blames everyone except himself. He sit up here and tell bold face lies. He cut corners,jobs,and anything else to make it seem like he's all about the company. Truth is he is all about the real estate. He could care less about this... — read more
Vendor for Back to School Clothes Demands Cash Upfront
No credit being extended for the back to school clothes. Vendor wants cash upfront. Clothes will be coming in late losing valuable floor time. Typical that Sears gets merchandise after it's needed so it will sit and rot with most going clearance and... — read more
Temp CIO
The new 'temp' CIO is barely older than my son... a very young looking man, think he said he was 40 years old. I have been here going on 24 years... it's hard to take any of them seriously, we have had so many CIO's over the last 10 years I can't... — read more
Appliances
The only strong line Sears has is Appliances if they lose that its pretty much over company will come bankrupt immediately. In my store HA is the only thing that keeps it running you see the numbers the sales, but if that ends its just game over for... — read more
80 layoffs so far this week at corporate. More today.
It has been reported elsewhere on this site that there were 80 layoffs this week at corporate. I can't confirm this number. I do know personally a handful that were let go. I heard a number would take place today. Again with the secrecy these layoffs... — read more
points deleted
they deleted my SYW points, I should have used them before, you cant trust this company, $60 down the drain, i left the store without buying the overpriced items, and i took a huge dump in their bathroom before i left, if they go bankrupt its fine by... — read more
Home Depot / Sears
Here's How Home Depot Is Trying to Destroy Dying Sears While Sears Holdings Corp. (SHLD) CEO Eddie Lampert is busy railing on his vendors in blog posts, Home Depot (HD) is preparing to thieve even more of the retailer's once lucrative tools and... — read more
Member Technology townhall
Was anyone else there today? I have a lot less confidence in our transformation after seeing our new leadership team. Several of them need basic public speaking training. If we are putting all out eggs in the technology basket, then we're in trouble.
Call for a job with Sears
I am not a Sears/Kmart employee. I have been keeping tracking of the news as well as things on here, as I am looking for a new job. This afternoon I got an automated call from a 'recruiter' wishing me to speak to an area sales manager about working... — read more
More layoffs coming to Hoffman
I'm not the other that posted. Been hearing more are coming
Vendors have reason to be nervous
https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/05/16/wary-vendors-may-mean-the-end-for-sears-holdings.aspx
Sears CEO's master plan to profit off the demise of his stores is taking a turn for the worse
http://www.businessinsider.com/sears-demise-turning-into-challenge-for-lamperts-seritage-2017-5
Bad News Keeps Rolling in
Just lost $6-18M more Sears doesn't have to lose. Not to mention the negative publicity. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170516/NEWS07/170519901/sears-ripped-off-local-tool-maker-jury-rules
Chicago Tribune Article About The Vendor Lawsuit
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-sears-craftsman-one-world-lawsuit-0516-biz-20170515-story.html
DEDHAM, MA SEARS CLOSING
ANNOUNCED IN A LARGE AD IN THE BOSTON GLOBE A FEW DAYS AGO.
Sears says vendor threatens to sue to break its contract
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20170515/sears-says-vendor-threatens-to-sue-to-break-its-contract When you are attacking one of your biggest suppliers in public, that's not a good sign.
Isn't it ironic, don't you think
When people post their well founded observations about the deplorable state of SHC, they are immediately shamed by the corporate shills. They are admonished for the devastating impact their comments have on the corporate well being. When associates... — read more
Sears Doesn't Make A Loss By Paying Rent, It Just Recognises It's Making A Loss
https://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2017/05/14/sears-doesnt-make-a-loss-by-paying-rent-it-just-recognises-its-making-a-loss/#187c44bc725e
We should close on Sunday...
Great way to save $$$. It's the slowest day of the week. If only. It might be my only shot for a day off. I've worked sixteen days straight. I am the ONLY other associate in the HA department. One quit unexpectedly, another left after giving her two... — read more
Is Eddie SYW offering points non sears/kmart purchases?
Is Eddie SYW offering points non sears/kmart purchases? https://www.syweverywhere.com/brands