Topics regarding layoffs at Sears

Topics regarding layoffs at Sears

It’s called burying bad news.

The earnings call has been pushed out to minimize the negative press during the day today. Media outlets and everyone’s attention will be occupied with he Hurricane this evening through the weekend. Makes sense to bury the bad news during this... — read more 

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| 874 views | | 3 replies (last September 13, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V8BLXLg

Champagne is on Ice!

Went by the big conference room here at HE and they wheeled in cases of champagne and started putting it on ice! Not sure what’s happening but it’s gonna be big. Lots of smiles and happy faces here today!

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| 1440 views | | 7 replies (last September 13, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V8vt2G2

Could it be good news?

Wouldn't it be great if it was actually good results we were posting and the delays are for maximum effect? I know, I know, keep on dreaming...

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| 1040 views | | 9 replies (last September 14, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V8Av2Wc

Dumpster Piling

I noticed the dumpster piling up out back. Curious if this is due to unpaid bills or increased waste production as the stores wind down.

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| 960 views | | 4 replies (last September 13, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V86Uvpv

What will the delay achieve?

Seriously??? Is it going to change the results, whatever they are? No. It's for a period that is done, they have the final results. No matter how bad they are, they are not going to become better in an hour or ten. So why in the world do they keep... — read more 

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| 1200 views | | 6 replies (last September 13, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V82A2Y9

Really nervous ahead of tomorrow

I'm really thinking that if the results are bad enough (and it looks more and more they will be,) we might be hearing about bankruptcy by the end of this month. I'm actually hoping that it's just layoffs and closings they announce and that my store... — read more 

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| 2730 views | | 25 replies (last September 13, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V7VJqfG

Get Ready for the Numbers

OK, let's see how this one pans out... HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sears Holdings (SHLD) announced today that it expects to release its financial results for the Company's fiscal 2018 second quarter before the market opens... — read more 

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| 1103 views | | 1 reply (September 12, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V7R9ZZv

Sears & Hurricane Florence

I know that some stores will be closed because of Hurricane Florence - I just want to wish everyone the best and I hope things will turn out fine. Stay safe!

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| 680 views | | 5 replies (last September 12, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V6aYUhx

Eddie just tweeted

Eddie Lampert just tweeted first time in awhile: “Am considering taking SHLD private at $4.20 a share. Funding secure.” WTF!?!?!

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| 1850 views | | 10 replies (last September 13, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V69A8YM

Tired

I am soooooo getting really tired of looming layoffs, this never stops... Being 57 does not help - I know that sooner rather than later I will be among those let go - I just find it exhausting...

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| 651 views | | 1 reply (September 11, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V6hp6uq

Dumpster Fire Inbound

https://searsholdings.com/press-releases/pr/2108 Second Quarter Earnings to be Released Thursday. Get ready, it's gonna be bad.

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| 2340 views | | 13 replies (last September 11, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V6hnDTp

Guess Sears Hometown And Outlet Is Actually Profitable?!

Guess at least their spin-off company seems to be doing well this past quarter (Q2). http://shos.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FINAL-SHO-09.07.18-ER_8K.pdf I had to do a double take to think that wait, SEARS IS MAKING MONEY?! Oh never mind, this has... — read more 

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| 940 views | | 8 replies (last September 12, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V6Glfr8

Eddie Back to HE This Week

I heard a rumor that Eddie plans to make surprise trip Hoffman Estates this week. It has something to do with another Amazon program and the Kenmore deal. The word is Kenmore is going to launch a new robot vacuum cleaner like a Roomba. It will be... — read more 

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| 2010 views | | 14 replies (last September 13, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V6BGFii

Question is my store is closing

So just now this two guys were like inspecting and measuring the inside building. They dont seem high tier. Nice guys I asked (being nosy) what you guys doing. Said we were brought by the landlord. They were measuring things on the laptop said they... — read more 

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| 1940 views | | 8 replies (last September 11, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V5iF1jJ

Do you think your store should close?

A little informal poll here. The company announced more store closings just a few weeks ago. My former store was on the list which is no surprise - the drastic decline in sales in why I bailed in 2015. The question I'm posing: Is your store currently... — read more 

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| 1830 views | | 16 replies (last December 9, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V4V25DM

Buckle up, something’s cooking!

Has something gone from bad to worse that we don’t know about? The man is selling Sears stocks for the second time this year, as far as I could count. One can argue that large shareholders are trading all the time, but the timing of this sell sounds... — read more 

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| 1603 views | | 3 replies (last September 9, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V4RNhUY

Not over yet!

All the panic. All the worry. This company is far from going under. The powers that be will always save this company no matter how dire things look. Sears Will be around a long time but Kmart will not be. Sad to say but Sears will shed the Kmart... — read more 

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| 2290 views | | 20 replies (last September 10, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V3qNnMN

Q2 Earnings???

Not since it's incorporation has Sears Holding Corporation not posted results by now. Clearly one of two things: 1) They are waiting to finalize Kenmore deal with tender offer on the debt at pennies on the dollar 2) Bankruptcy I think the ladder is... — read more 

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| 2140 views | | 11 replies (last September 9, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V2wELjQ

Sears Holdings sells distribution center for money

https://madisonrecord.com/stories/511553952-k-mart-to-sell-florida-distribution-center-to-pay-tillery-whistleblower-settlement Had to sell a distribution center to pay for a lawsuit yea, things are “a ok” right?

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| 1740 views | | 8 replies (last September 7, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V2l2kyV

10-Q Reporting Deadline

Deadline is September 18th, 2018 for them to file the 2nd Quarter (Lack of) Earnings Report. So if they even release it, it'll be released on September 13th. It's definitely looking more like the end however due to known cash flow constraints... — read more 

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| 4500 views | | 19 replies (last September 6, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V1eWQwY

Might not be as bad as everybody thinks

People, with so many stores closed and so many positions cut, the costs have been cut so much that it has to affect the bottom line positively. I know closed stores are no longer bringing in profit, but from what I understand they haven't been doing... — read more 

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| 1260 views | | 9 replies (last September 6, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V1glCGs

Sears.com Labor Day Event

What's with the website still saying Labor Day Event...that's been over with for days!

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| 840 views | | 5 replies (last September 8, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V1FxKeh

Q2 EARNINGS??

how many times are they going to delay this?? Must be a real loser

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| 870 views | | 2 replies (last September 6, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V1r1f0g

Ring fenced properties

Anyone know how many of the original 140 properties are still operating?

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Post ID: @OP+V1FccpP

Be prepared

If the quarterly results are as bad as we think they will be, we will hear about more layoffs and closings in the same breath as they are presented. All the changes that have been mentioned but haven't come to fruition yet? Expect to hear about them... — read more 

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| 2620 views | | 16 replies (last September 13, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+V059355

HE Layoffs? Q2 Earnings?

Any word on when earnings will post? Will there be layoffs at hoffman this week?

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| 2120 views | | 7 replies (last September 5, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+UZ6DyZD

Sears is the only proper employer standing

Stores seem to be closing left and right here. There weren't that many to begin with, but we went from having four supermarkets in relative vicinity to only one. Honestly, I'm shocked Sears is the last holdover. I'm really scared of what will happen... — read more 

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| 1190 views | | 9 replies (last September 5, 2018)
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