Anyone got an email with update?
it's September 30 so...
I'm guessing furlough since I still haven't received an e-mail. Any news?
I'm starting to think Sears is indestructible
Yes, more and more stores are closing every month, we are getting less and less inventory, the stores are falling apart... And yet Sears is still standing. After years of speculations if it'll be gone this year or next year, this month or next month... — read more
Frederick, MD Auto Center Closing
Associates were informed today via conference call that auto center will be closing and the liquidation process will take one month. This auto center is attached to the FLS, not stand alone. FLS is staying open for now but are listed with other... — read more
Boyle Heights Sears store
There are currently only nine Sears stores still in operation in California. It wasn’t all that long ago when there were over 80. The Boyle Heights store and the crumbling massive, yet prominent, structure that surrounds it can not continue much... — read more
Forloughs... any news?
It's the 28th and still haven't heard anything. Its been 6 months... why don't they just let us go already? I figured we would be brought back since holiday season is about to start.
Another article that says NOTHING NEW. Just clickbait.
https://finance.yahoo.com/m/87d9e41f-e262-34cd-8ecf-8ccf76166779/who-k–led-sears-fifty-years.html
After 2 years, surprise package on my door!
I just got a brand new Bank of America Purchasing Card. The funny thing is - bank send it to main office and main office mailed it to me, even I don't work there for 2 years. What should I do? Throw it in the garbage or send it back with proper... — read more
Kmart Information
I was wondering if anyone knows what brand of fixtures Kmart used for gondola shelving in their stores. I bought some shelves and uprights at a closing sale and want to find the brand so I can can get some more. There are no operating Kmarts... — read more
Next Round of Closings
Does anyone know the next round of Sears & Kmart Closures? Since the previous round concluded I would assume there is another round of closure on the Horizon maybe the Kmarts in Avenel and Westwood are on the next list? Please Let me know!
Post about JLL Emails
Where did the post go about the guy who was emailing JLL about the available sears properties? Why do all the informational posts keep getting deleted????
Another Loan
Looks like Eddie is going to be securing another large bailout loan. Why on Earth would people keep giving him money for Sears to stay just above water only to sink 3 weeks later and the loan is never repaid? Wow
Westwood Kmart is NOT closing...
I can confirm the Westwood Kmart just finished up an inventory which is a sign that for now they are staying open.
No Christmas Shop in any Sears FLS for 2020
The notice was given to SGMs earlier this week that there will be no Christmas shops set up this year. The reason given was the lack of sale associated with the division 71 shop. All resources will be focused on getting product in other lines in such... — read more
Lands End Shops in Kohl’s
Just saw photos posted on a department store group on Facebook. As Lands End closes all its shops in Sears, they are now opening shops in select Kohl’s stores.
Kmart Flu Shots Everyone!
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – During flu season and especially now, given the current pandemic, health officials recommend that everyone six months of age and older receive a flu shot in order to prevent the flu and avoid... — read more
Another hurricane, and another 300 or more reschedules at A&E. YAY!
Another day at A&E, and another hurricane hitting the Gulf Coast in the next day or two, and another 300 - 500 'members' being rescheduled. Most already waiting over three weeks or longer to get their appliances fixed. Still no plan to get the... — read more
60 FLS Sears and Kmart Stores NOT up for lease
DISCLAIMER – Nit pickers may say this is not an accurate count, READ the article before whining, nobody is claiming 60 is the official current number. The point of the article is someone went to the effort to verify how many stores are open and... — read more
Xmas Trees at Kmart
Email with tree list for stores. Only 24 stores on that list. Who was missing???? Long Beach, Ca and Costa Mesa, Ca.
Kenmore at Lowes
Looks like Eddie is getting desperate and now needs Lowes to carry the Kenmore name. Maybe Lowes will buy the brand. No need to step foot into a Sears FLS or Hometown any longer. Although, it's been that way for awhile. The Sears stores are no longer... — read more
Brick and Mortar
Brick and mortar is NOT dead, though. Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, Costco, etc. are all doing fine. Yes, Amazon is thriving, but it will never totally destroy brick and mortar. Many people shop online, and that’s fine, but the “online shopping will be... — read more
FORBES ARTICLE FROM SEPT 5 2020
When 2019 came to a close, it seemed possible that it might have been the final holiday season for Kmart. The one-time discounting powerhouse had been continuously closing locations over the past several years. The retailer seemed like it was running... — read more
A&E MEMBER EXPERIENCE (actual transcript from a recording on the new Amazon phone system)
A&E REP...... "Hello, I'm calling from SEARS / A&E to inform you that our technician won't be out today to repair your refrigerator because he called out sick again, or his van broke down, or he had a family emergency, or he overslept, or his TM... — read more
End game scenario..
Whats the end game in all this. Can we contiue with 100 stores combined. Can we continue with pandemic assistance. Will there be a new round this month. Will esl sell off to amazon,will seritage sell off to amazon. Is he still open. And... — read more
Husqvarna by the ton!
Anybody else get a couple truckloads worth of Husqvarna in this week? We got riding mowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws etc. most I’ve seen since the BK
Closing competition...please add
Jc penny 8 weeks in this roud Gordmans ,Bealls,Stage stores. 4 weeks in Pier one 8 weeks in Lord and Taylor all just started 8 weeks Macys just a few Office max. Varies per location Stein Mart. 3 weeks in. Thats a lot of... — read more
NO closing jobs?
There are a very few closing jobs listed now. https://jobs.sears.com/en-US/search?keywords=%22store%20closing%22&location= The only 2 stores listed there are closing Next Week, I think, so when those cycle out, there will be no stores currently... — read more
Job description so comical it hurts!
https://jobs.sears.com/en-US/job/cashier-part-time/J3N14C6QQ0JWLT0791B "Provides “World Class Customer Service” by surprising and delighting our customers every day." Somebody actually does work here, believe it or not! "Able to run fast and... — read more
Sears may outlast JC Penney
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/08/31/jcpenney-liquidation-risk-chapter-11-bankruptcy/3446269001/ The NY TImes reports that Penney's is 10 days from liquidation if they can't find someone to buy the chain I would have thought they'd... — read more
Why is kmart suffering while sears is thriving ?
About twice as many sears stores as kmart stores. Transformco should dedicate more resources to the kmart part of the business. They need to staff the kmarts with more employees, keep a better stock of better merchandise, and remodel the stores to... — read more
Segno login errors
Anyone else having segno login problems ? I want to brush up on my energy star knowledge but cannot get in. Maybe they did not pay the segno bill.
What happened to the transformation at TransformCo?
From 425 stores down to less than 90. The first big list of closures was a block of 80 Kmarts. I saw the video compilation and these stores were actually thriving. Why did they close? Were there buyers for all these locations or did they close... — read more
Another 13 stores closing in California
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-08-28/sears-kmart-up-for-grabs At least three Kmart stores and 10 Sears locations are listed for lease on the website of commercial real estate services firm JLL. The Kmart stores are in Costa Mesa... — read more
Seritage is selling Six Corners
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/08/28/six-corners-sears-site-to-be-sold-unknown-if-200-million-redevelopment-plan-will-continue/
Important Update For Furloughed Associates (extended to 09/30/20)
As we communicated on June 17, 2020, we anticipated the furlough to last at least through September 8, 2020. As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our business operations, we are extending the furlough through at least September 30, 2020... — read more
Anyone left in office of ceo
Is is true that they all left
Furlough Extended to “at least” 9/30
As we communicated on June 17, 2020, we anticipated the furlough to last at least through September 8, 2020. As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our business operations, we are extending the furlough through at least September 30, 2020... — read more
Is there a gift card good at both Sears AND Kmart ?
Now THAT would be handy, being able to shop at either store.