Thread regarding Sears layoffs

The Uber program was taken from a small firm in New england that tested it Arizona. They changed the program to include useless SYW points, and by using Shop YOur Way Sears thinks it will avoid liability for payment for the use of the program to the original developer. Shameful how Sears resorts to such actions to avoid paying for the promotional marketing program that was already fully developed.

Ask the auto center managers in the Arizona Auto Centers where the program originated, or the commercial account manager in the south west that was given details of the program. Perhaps a call to the Regional Vice president that is actually responsible for the theft of the program. They took a successful program and ruined it with SYW. Shameful actions by the automotive leadership.

Uber's public relations department was the party who pushed out the press releases on the Uber-Shopyourway partnership. Anything mentioning Uber perks interest in the media right now.

It doesn't seem newsworthy and yet there are several articles on it that appeared today.

The Uber promotional was sent to stores last week and immediately put out for members. The "news" of it really isn't noteworthy. It is just another SYW partnership. There's cell phone company, insurance company, fast food partnerships too, that all give members points bringing them to our stores and online to shop.

Okay, bizarre. You posted about Eddie and Uber 6 hours ago and since that there have been 2 news reports on it. I say it when looking up SHLD stock on Yahoo finance. One, 3 hours ago and one 40 minutes ago from when I wrote this post. The news report talks about linking Uber accounts to Sears loyalty cards and earning $2 in reward points for every ride.

Some one is watching this board.

To get Eddie's post all you have to do is select him to follow,you go into People on Pebble,he is not in any petular group.if you work for Sears,everyone was to select to follow Eddie when Pebble first was introduced.

How do you get Eddies post? What group is he a part of?

Anyone remember seeing a post on Pebble from Eddie himself asking to take a survey about how many times you use Uber a week? Most people put zero. Well yesterday we got in our Sears,a poster about using Uber with Shop Your Way,I wonder if Eddie Lampert now owns a part of Uber?

My favorite.

What happened to Bill Savage?

He must have been to "savage".

"I miss his inspiration".

"I just saw him on here two weeks ago".

"No, he went to work for Walmart."

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@1KVA, thanks for understanding my sarcasm. I was trying to make a point.

It really doesn't matter anymore. Even if they started today to invest ten's of millions of dollars a year in IT and store infrastructure it would take years if not decades to get the IT and store up to 21st century standards. And by then they would have to start over.

I still remember when we were required to post on Pebble a few times a day as part of making it seem like SHC had a vibrant social media scene. I must have wasted 3-4 hours a week posting stupid stuff and making up groups as part of what my manager wanted

Oh, King Eddie is going to save this company. Invest money into the IT Infastructure to avoid crashes like at the Troy data center. Why has the king not kept his promise to his subjects?

It is because the king robs from the poor and gives to the rich. IE robs from store maintence budget to do stock buy backs.

Well I hope it's not the same form of "love" that Eddie gives us at the store level with no protection and no lube. I don't consider that a "WOW" experience!

"I will never forget, Eddie made a post wanting any and all employees to "like" his post. He was introducing some kind of new leader. How awkward it must have been for the new hire and what a waste of time."

LOL!!! I saw that post. He wanted people to follow the new guy on the board and show him some "love"

Okay DMs and SMs, you heard it, form your circle and give the new guy a "WOW" experience and show some love!!

@1rmt - I give your post a big AMEN!

Oh, God! Oh, God! Eddie has spoken! Oh my God! His majesty has spoken!

Oh Eddie, your majesty. What would we do without you? Without you I am incomplete! We are incomplete! O, your highness, thou haveth great wisdom!

In all seriousness, that's kind of what it is like whenever Eddie posts. All of the mid and upper-level managers and employees kiss his a##. I will never forget, Eddie made a post wanting any and all employees to "like" his post. He was introducing some kind of new leader. How awkward it must have been for the new hire and what a waste of time.

It was funny to see the circle j### forming amongst all his minions..."just for you, Eddie...anything for you. Your wish is my command."

He also made a post about his birthday wish for Sears Holdings to succeed. That was funny...."O, thy haveth faith in thy savior!". All of the clueless dingbats are oblivious to the fact that Eddie does NOT want Sears Holdings succeed, he just wants to keep the gig going long enough to part it all out...

The end in mind is profitability and dividends for shareholders.

I would love to see a copy and paste of some of Eddie's actual posts to those of you who have access to Pebble!

Ok that last post is spot on

Eddie has been busy posting his " insight"

He recently read or was reminded of the seven ways of highly effective people

He actually used " Begin with the end on mind"

He blasted all those people who look in the rear view at the glory days of Sears. Those goals are gone.

We shouldn't try for last year /month/week sales no we need to begin with the end and plan backwards.

I really really really wanted to post so, what is the end game Eddie? What is the plan? Nobody has a freaking clue so of course they are trying to run it and plan it like you do a retail store, They have no guidance so of course they are gonna default on the stand by plays.

Of course, the dozens of replies just kissed his special place about what a great idea that is.

His post entailed Sears Value Proposition got alittle more play

I especially like the shout out about the Kmart stores with half the lights out

The person trying to shop at Kmart and there is no help

The multiple posts about newbie employees who can't pitch SYWR

My favorite was the post about a Sears store whose escalator has been broken since Feb. & customers keep asking if the store is closing

In between the kiss a$& posts about quality & authentic

Why not give raises and attract people who will drive sales and customer service

Eddie just posts and runs , he never comes back and replies after the initial one but the people are getting alittle braver with their replies.

Eddie: I just finished a most intriguing book, How To Destroy A Company For Personal Financial Gain. I suggest you read it so we can continue to WOW our Members and build a team of engaged associates.

Julie: Brilliant suggestion! I will be picking up a copy on my way home this evening.

Steve: Awesome recommendation! I have already ordered my copy on Sears.com.

Penny: What an inspirational choice! I secured my copy on My Gopher.

Martin: Pure genius! Downloading a copy to my tablet at this very moment.

Alex: A magnificent selection! I'm seeking out an autographed copy to demonstrate my humble reverence for our Dear Leader.

*Satire, all names are fictional.

Looks about right.

There are a lot of legitimate issues brought forward that don't get fixed or responded to.

*Ed: I have a problem with......(insert problem here)

*Julie: Thank you for bringing this to our attention, we will forward it to the appropriate person

Never to be heard from again

*Names have been changed to protect the stupid

Chocolate Shytles: Dear Pebble I actually had a birthday this year

Willie Stroker: Mr Shytles, thats amazing!

Arse Davis the 3rd: Way to go, we could all use that inspiration.

Bend Dover: Wow! Just Wow. It just keeps getting better, one Sears, One team!

Oscar: A shout out to Kermit for embracing all the feedback given to him and improving sales. This is what driving profitable sales looks like to me.

Kermit: No Oscar, thank you for improving me. It was an honor meeting you.

Oscar: This augments the importance of giving the best of you everyday

Charlotte:Setting the Pace and Leading the Way, Best in Class, way to go Oscar. This is what owning it looks like to me.

Kermit: Thank you

Charlotte: No thank you

Shirley: I just sold a little old lady who is 98 years old a refrigerator and an oven and a PA. She was only in the store for vacuum cleaner bags.

Maureen: That is inspiring!

Corky: What a way to close the deal. You showed us how to take advantage of a senile woman and make some cash for the Sears shareholders. AWESOME! Go Team

Paula:This is what delighting the member looks like to me

And then those people whom love sears so much disappear from Pebble and your wonder what happened to the little buckets of joy. Then you realize there pebble account was deactivated because the transferred from Sears to the unemployment line. The the dookie s---ers get angry and distraught and come to this site and the bucket of sunshine joy is gone and there is only buckets of sand now ;(

Marcus: I would like to thank Christy for embracing feedback and a willingness to improve. She demonstrated genuine and authentic eagerness to jump through more hoops, work longer hours and even volunteering to work all day on Thanksgiving WITH NO HOLIDAY PAY after midnight.

Christy: No thank you Marcus. With you training is fun!

Felix: Oh, I want some fun, Marcus, come train me.

Marcus: Sure Felix if you are in management come join our circle.

Names are made up.

Sallie:I just want to thank all my leaders and supervisors. You have truly taught me how to eat sh-t so well, oops, I didn't mean that. You have truly taught me how to be the best that I can be. Thanks for making me a better person.

Leo: No thank you sallie, remember we are THE FEW, THE PROUD and THE SEARS TEAM.

Lulu: That is AWESOME

Frank: That is inspiring. Go team!

Misty:Sounds like great energy. I want to be a part too!

Caleb: Great Misty you can join us to the bigger the circle the better! However you must be some sort of manager to join.