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?
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
What will be the final headcount of laid off people after the closures?
Everybody is talking about what stores are affected by closures, but what I;m wondering is how many people will be affected by these closures and by how much employees is the company headcount going to be reduced after this. The company certainly... — read more
Playing with people's livelihoods over some real estate
That's what all this has been about from the start. Shame on everybody involved in this huge scam.
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
Bridgeview il kmart no new layaways accepted
Signs in front of store no new layaways....is this a sign ??
Is the Sears in the Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg, MD closing?
The USA Today just posted a list saying that the store was closing. It listed its source as here, however, their is only 1 mention of the store saying that it is closing, and it isn't even a reliable source. So I am wondering if it really is closing... — read more
Guam being sold to Kmart Australia
Just heard this out of HE. They are also interested in global Kmart brand rights. Could spell the end of Kmart USA.
PA WTF?
Does anyone know why PA got hit so hard this round?
My Sears store is "owned" and it's closing. It's in a dead mall in a dying town.
Our store in Aberdeen, WA is closing and is attached to a dead mall. Basically the only things there at this "mall" are a salon, an entertainment center/arcade, theater, meat store, a Mexican restaurant and a flea shop or two. Nothing really lasts... — read more
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.?
Where is the list of stores that are closing?
There's nothing in the news about a list of Sears/Kmart closures so far. Where is the complete list, or do they not have it yet?
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
Is it possible that they could widen the list of closing locations?
I understand that it’s still not 100% confirmed what locations are closing (I mean the final one), but is there an option and what is the probability that they decide to close additional locations in this wave? When will we know the final count of... — read more
Kmart Closing 4 NJ Locations: Wayne, Trenton, Wall, and Somers Point
https://nj1015.com/kmart-closing-4-more-new-jersey-stores/ These Store are expected to begin liquidation sales in mid-september 2019 and they will be finished up in mid-December 2019 after these closing the state will only be left with seven Kmart... — 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/
Were there layoffs at the other offices?
We know there were layoffs at HE Does anyone know if there were layoffs at the other offices too? San Francisco?
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
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
Midland, Michigan kmart is closing. I left a.couppe months ago after 61/2 years. I loved that job.
Midlamd.michigan kmart os.closimg
This site is toxic
Stop! You'll be fine. It's all good. Smile. Relax dude
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
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.