Topics regarding layoffs at Sears

Topics regarding layoffs at Sears

Why are they closing profitable stores?

I can understand underperforming ones, but I know for a fact one of the stores slated for closing is doing really well. So why close that one?

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Sears stealing technician sales

I'm a technician in the field and was told the home warranties I have been selling have been cancelled because of reasons unbeknownst to me. I asked my customer if she cancelled her warranty and she said no however sears never paid me for it. Has... — read more 

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RIP Kenmore Direct

After last Wednesday’s mass lay-off, the plug has been pulled on Kenmore Direct, formerly known as Sears Commercial and Sears Contract Sales. That division for a long time was the best run business unit in Sears as a whole until Eddie brought on his... — read more 

PA WTF?

Does anyone know why PA got hit so hard this round?

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| 1090 views | | 5 replies (last September 2, 2019)
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Augusta Ga store

Does anyone know if the store in Augusta Ga is closing? is it one of the late December ones?

The beginnings of the store closure list USA Today

A sears spokesman stated on aug 7 the company has 380 stores remaining A list of closings is in the article but I noticed many stores are missing from the list If you know your store is closing and it is not on the USA Today list there is a link... — read more 

HE associates on summer hours

will an HE associate that took summer hours still get their severance since they are basically a part time associate.?

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How can we recognize that our store is closing?

I’m aware that this question of mine could be interpreted as a stupid one, given that we’re in a state in which any store could close any day, but I’m after the experiences of folks from stores that already closed, or that are set for closure. Of... — read more 

Still relevant and a damn actuate prediction!

https://wolfstreet.com/2018/10/15/sears-holdings-files-for-bankruptcy-will-be-liquidated/ Predicted the company would liquidate more stores and layoff employees. Good read!

Eddie tells all in his blog.

This tells you everything you need to know about his thoughts and the direction he was taking our stores these past 5 years. https://eddielampert.com/

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Kmart Puerto Rico Store Closing

Puerto Rico Closures (link below) TransformCo announced Thursday the closure of some Kmart and Sears stores in Puerto Rico. "After a careful evaluation, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to close the Kmart stores located in... — read more 

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Sears Liquidation Sale

Don't stay for the liquidation. Stores are slated to close in December. You will have a tough time finding work during the holidays because most companies have hired seasonal workers. Eddie does not care about you. Why should you care about him? — read more 

Interesting article about Retail

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/the-retail-apocalypse-isn-t-what-you-think-it-is/ar-AAGrLqH?q=7

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What was the point?

What was the point of supposedly "saving" Sears if they are going to continue k–ling it slowly? I think somebody called it death by a thousand cuts and they were not wrong. At this pace, how long before there are no Sears or Kmart stores left... — read more 

Hurricane Dorian

Are you guys hearing anything about preparations for the hurricane? What are we supposed to do?

Store closure thread

Since corporate supposedly isn’t publishing the store closure list for a few weeks, everyone whose store is closing should post their location in the comments on this post so we can get an idea of the affected stores

They're cutting Kmart in half?

A lot I'm told in the C building. Legal was hit yesterday. D building...a couple people. Not sure what else. They're cutting Kmart in half. Huge list about 80 locations. God be with every one getting let go. I've suffered the pain of layoffs fast... — read more 

Just announced....

52 Sears closing and not sure how many Kmart. Suppose to be ALOT.

Clueless company

These id–ts layoff the workers and keep the lousy managers who keep making dumb decisions and doing little to no real work. My dept has four managers over about 8 to 10 people. If you want to truly save money, drop two managers which equates to... — read more 

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Sickest version of Survivor out there

I feel awful for those let go today. I've felt awful for store associates dealing with the brunt of the customers questions and attitudes for things that are out of their control. I've worked in a store before HE and I will say that we feel as... — read more 

Severance For Part Timers

My store is set to close in October can anyone tell me if part time employees who have been there over 3 years get severance pay like the one full time

What is the scale of the layoffs?

Are Hoffman only been hit or have there been layoffs at other locations as well? Does anyone know or have any idea what is the extent of today's layoffs and how many people have been hit?

Not sure but...

Word from Hoffman is that Marketing & Singing teams got hit really hard. There are boxes in C building as well. Lay offs should be happening all week. I hear people are getting 10 weeks pay.

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