I can't believe she kept her clothing line with Kmart as long as she did! It was he hottest item on the theft list for our shoppers. It looked like it sold so well, but it actually was just stolen. For awhile. Nicki would not alway EAS tags on her... — read more
Bankruptcy filing
Is it really true that it is happening this week? Been hearing some whispers.
SHLD Stock Price Update -- Monday, February 27, 2017
SHLD stock price update for Monday, February 27, 2017: Start of trading day: $7.77 End of trading day: $8.04
What's the EIS login?
Saw it mentioned on another thread.
AP layoffs + Risk Level reductions this week
It was nice knowing yas
Is There An Upside To The Sears Debacle?
Is There An Upside To The Sears Debacle? Feb. 27, 2017 1:37 AM•SHLD By Ian Ritter The bad news for Sears Holdings (NASDAQ:SHLD) never seems to end. After years of struggling sales and financial losses, there is speculation that Sears is close to... — read more
Business Insider
How many on this board would be willing to comment on or off the record to business insider if they are willing to expose the truth about Sears related to treatment of associates and the false narrative they spin to the media related to their... — read more
QMT Updates ?
Haven't seen our QMT guy around for a while now..
My hours were cut.
Surprise, right? Since this is just supplemental retirement income and something to do, it's okay. But the ones counting on Sears can't say that. And Eddie should be ashamed.
Questions I think we should all be asking.
We are looking through this paperwork handed to me on Feb 23rd. There is some deliberately conflicting language in there and it needs serious attention from everyone effected. The questions this paperwork brings up in my mind are the following... One... — read more
A Post For Auto Center RE: Phone Shops
This is a post for everyone involved in SHLD. Yes, Auto is different from FLS. We have our own set of shenanigans going on. Since we can't name names here I will direct my arrow only slightly from it's intended Mark as I am at Laguardia airport and... — read more
What are we selling? Marketing get with the program!!
I saw a commercial today for Sears, it says something about home products for home owners, well given that 60% of people rent or lease, I would say they are only channeling 40% of the population. As for Kmart, you need to capture the younger... — read more
Commission Structure Change
So SM'S will have a conference call this coming week to explain to them how the CSA will now be the store replacements for MCA and CAC. Presumed hourly wage or base plus pay scale. No way it will be what they are paid currently in the better... — read more
When do the HR layoffs begin?
Talk about the ability to save some $
If everyone gives 120 percent we can pull thru this. If we had this doom and gloom outlook in 1942 we would have lost the war!
I may just be a rank and file employee, but I have a lot invested in sears. Sears has been good to me and my family and it hurts us how people have lost faith in a great American institution. My kids love sears, and they work there now. I have even... — read more
The Rest of 2017
As everyone knows there is a lot of chatter going around that Sears could and probably will close more stores in the second quarter. A lot of people around have even mentioned them winding down the entire Kmart operation. I dont understand why they... — read more
Hhgregg said to prepare bankruptcy filing as soon as next month
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-02-23/hhgregg-said-to-prepare-bankruptcy-filing-as-soon-as-next-month
And now some of the "real tough" ones - Like what is the capital of Canada
What is your biggest flaw? Why are you looking for a new job? Why should I hire you? These are pretty standard interview questions that any job candidate should be prepared to answer. But what if the interviewer suddenly asked: What is the... — read more
Tips for people that HAVEN'T been on a job interview in YEARS or DECADES - DON'T respond with answers b/c there are no right ones
Careers website Glassdoor put together the list by searching through the hundreds of thousands of interview questions that candidates had shared on their website in the last year. These are the 20 hardest interview questions you might be asked I... — read more
Thursday March 2nd
Earnings will be released before the market opens on Thursday March 2nd, More layoffs to come the following week.
SHLD Stock Price Summary -- Feb 21, 2017- Feb 24, 2017
SHLD Stock Price Update Summary Feb 21, 2017- Feb 24, 2017: Start of trading week: $7.85 End of trading week: $7.74 NOTE: The stock market was closed on Monday, January 20, 2017 due to the Presidents' Day holiday!!
SHLD Stock Price Update -- Friday, February 24, 2017
SHLD stock price update for Friday, February 24, 2017: Start of trading day: $7.79 End of trading day: $7.74
Discussion on Closures and List of JCPenney Stores closing in 2017
They have no clue what locations will get hit - about 15% will be closed... Here is the thread @M0I9bXz or go to it directly https://www.thelayoff.com/t/M0I9bXz
My views on Sears, as a former laid off employee
After about a decade at Sears, from being in the trenches at the store to meeting with VPs, I think I have a pretty good idea of Sears and its downfalls. First and foremost Eddie cannot lose, short of going to jail. He has money and control, and will... — read more
Why we should be worth to a new employer
Question I received in an interview: why should I hire someone from a failing company like Sears? Answer (it wasn't exactly the following but something along the lines of):I have been set targets and exceeded them, I have implemented projects on time... — read more
If You Can Walk You Can Run
There are some of us who walk can walk away from SHLD right now and have the finances to do it. I can make it for a while. I realize that everyone can't do that. Most of who can do that are older and resourceful. That said, we have severance on the... — read more
What Was Supposed to Be The Point Of Today?
Seriously? I awoke at 8 A.M. CT for my 9 A.M. shift. Not caring, I hit snooze. Later, I checked SHLD news and there wasn't anything about earnings which is what I figured. I checked here to see if anything was going on. Not much. I wandered into Auto... — read more
Tell Eddie What You Think
Rumor has it that Eddie is well aware of this board, and receives regular updates on the posts we're making, if not checking the site himself when he can pull away from island life. So, why not take a moment to tell them what we really think? I'll... — read more
SHLD Stock Price Update -- Thursday, February 23, 2017
SHLD stock price update for Thursday, February 23, 2017: Start of trading day: $8.22 End of trading day: $7.91
Commission sales
Any mention today of elimination of commissioned sales?
March 13th ? Is this still the next round ?
I remember both Feb 23 and Mar 13 were mentioned on this board near the same time. Is Mar 13th more corporate layoffs or more local district/store level ? These every few weeks or once a month roll outs are much worse than once every few months or a... — read more
Optimizations
So my favorite new word in plural form - "optimizations". Have a feeling we need to get used to it ASAP. This ain't over by far. About today's note from CEO: I won't tag the note but it basically says 130 jobs at corporate were eliminated and to... — read more
Gaining some control in this fluid situation
Thanks to everyone for their posts, for some it is comforting gaining some control in this fluid situation to others it helps them prepare. Having read these boards for a weeks I have prepared myself financially, legally as well as informed my... — read more
With dignity and through the front door
So many years ago I walked in the front door with dignity and confidence. Happy to be at Sears and confident I could do a good job. If I get "the walk" tomorrow, I'm going out the FRONT door the same way. Dignity intact and confident I did everything... — read more
Store level next??
When does everyone think the next round is going to hit at store level?