Topics regarding layoffs at Sears

Topics regarding layoffs at Sears

This is not Eddie's fault

There are still a few assets left that are not spoken for yet regardless of what anyone says. The Kenmore and Diehard name still have value. Their appliance repair business is profitable. I believe these assets will be sold before bankruptcy unless... — read more 

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| 2470 views | | 16 replies (last November 29, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QnnR2AY

I guess we are lucky- Carson’s open at 11AM Thanksgiving

As bad as it has become to even have to work on Thanksgiving at least sears doesn’t open til 6PM I seen Carson’s ad they open at 11AM Thanksgiving Day Total erosion of a family holiday! America survived how long with no shopping on Thanksgiving?? I... — read more 

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| 1050 views | | 6 replies (last November 22, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QnyR3QF

Everlast apparel and shoes OUT

Everlast apparel and shoes are apparently OUT at kmart. The name is licensed by Sears Holdings at both Sears and kmart for products it designs and sells.

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| 1980 views | | 14 replies (last November 23, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qne8wsb

To All of You Working the Holiday....

Best of luck to all of you guys in stores this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. As much as I dislike being unemployed (laid off in the June/July bloodbath) the one bright spot is the fact I don't have to stare at the morons in the corporate Sears "war... — read more 

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| 1420 views | | 10 replies (last November 23, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QnflxLz

This is a great opportunity

Quit whining. A shuttered store is the best thing that can happen to you. Look at the questions from a future employer: what did you do? I increased profits in my department by 50% and increased CSATS scores110%. If your store is closed how can they... — read more 

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| 990 views | | 7 replies (last November 25, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qnlja4R

Is there an ad 11/22 in the AM?

The madness begins!! Ugh I was hust curious if there is an ad in the morning if 11/22 since early activation doesn’t start til 7&8pm tomorrow night

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| 900 views | | 9 replies (last November 23, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QmSASGf

Gift cards

Call me ignorant, but is SHLD still in the gift card business? Notify anyone you know to not buy this high risk venture. It is only a loan on personal money to Eddie for repayment, which given the circumstances could be detrimental to all involved.

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| 980 views | | 10 replies (last November 27, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QmTTaa1

Why ----- is going out of business...gradually

So, I've heard it once I've heard it a thousand times on this board. Sears is going out of business. Its the longest bankruptcy sale in history, a slo-motion bankruptcy. Sure they are. We are not the first retailer to faces a challenging environment... — read more 

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| 1240 views | | 10 replies (last November 22, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qm3TlYI

Daewoo

We just received our first delivery of Daewoo merchandise. Lets the crap selling begin!

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| 1690 views | | 13 replies (last November 28, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qmp5NxY

Early activation 11/22 for 11/23 7pm & 8pm

Why on earth would sears signs be early activated so late in the day on Wednesday since nobody is going to do an over nighter Wednesday going into Thanksgiving or am I reading it wrong?

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| 1320 views | | 7 replies (last November 22, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qm6igP6

SEARS HI commission sales now hourly

Have just been informed Sears HI will now be hourly, just in time for the best sales of the year are coming . Commissions will be gone!!!!!! This is horrible for sears to do to the employees, makes me sick knowing what is happening, the ceiling is... — read more 

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| 2450 views | | 20 replies (last December 7, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QmzaDfW

Will SEARS Automotive survive as a separate entity?

If the brick and mortor mall stores close what will become of all the SEARS Auto centers? SEARS still to this day has the best price and variety on Goodyear, Michelin, Uniroyal, and Cooper tires anywhere. I still shop at SEARS Auto for tires... — read more 

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| 2990 views | | 16 replies (last November 22, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QlJKby3

Sears bankruptcy questions

When Sears (likely) files for bankruptcy, will it be Chapter 11 or Chapter 7? Either way, Lampert will make out well as he's the primary lienholder. Also, would this be the biggest retail bankruptcy of all time in the US?

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| 2720 views | | 14 replies (last November 21, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QlbF4zW

Brick and Mortar Nostalgia

Source Below... Kramer on Retail (yeah, I know, he's a jackass and annoying but people listen to him and he's a self proclaimed 'retail guru'): "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer tapped into his nostalgia for brick-and-mortar retail after earnings from... — read more 

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Post ID: @OP+Qlk1Mdt

Tool Inventory shortages again

Not sure how it’s been going for you guys but the blowout has blown out all of our stock on certain items. For example Nextec batteries, we finally started getting them in again and they are wiped out. And from what I can tell we won’t be getting... — read more 

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| 1230 views | | 5 replies (last November 20, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Ql7GCcG

Last week at Sears

Hello all! Without going into too many details, this is my last week as a salesperson at a Sears store after 3 years. I found a job in the field I was studying and wasn't sticking around to find out what was going to happen to this company. For those... — read more 

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| 1780 views | | 7 replies (last November 21, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QlAKtEe

WISH BOOK 2017

Have you looked at this book? Why publish a glorified ad with full prices in bolder print! Oh well... I guess you just use as a reference book! What a waste of money

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| 770 views | | 7 replies (last November 21, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QlUoG2i

Members event a complete fail

closing our sears store and we are entire district is only at 67% to last year , I score that as a failure , even with the huge BLOW OUT sale we s---ed as a company... let the liquidation push on and just file the BK and get it over with EDDIE.

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| 1430 views | | 11 replies (last November 20, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QlHyKKv

Is everyone geeked up for Black Friday

I’m dreading it! The constant sign changes is mind boggling and painful 😩 I heard Wednesday there is a morning and afternoon ad? Ugh...is that true? The hours are brutal Thursday & Friday- is everyone happy with your shift ? But the one thing I do... — read more 

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| 814 views | | 3 replies (last November 21, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QlGthWp

EDDIE

Eddie, I’m tired of your repeated replies on this board about “moving on” and “getting over it”. I also resent your implications that we are “lazy employees “. I think it’s time you man up and accept the responsibility of what you’ve done to this... — read more 

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| 1080 views | | 3 replies (last November 20, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qkie3YP

Sears Holdings Bankruptcy Imminent?

Back in 2002, K-Mart went bankrupt and was at Caa3 shortly before they went bankrupt (The day they went bankrupt they were downgraded to C which stands for default). They also had their ratings downgraded twice in a very short period of time. Sears... — read more 

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| 1390 views | | 5 replies (last November 20, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qk9Befh

What's the point for doing an "801" report on Levi jeans?

Supposedly it is in place for shrink purposes. I don't see how. Levis are stll being stolen, even with the ink tags on them. Ink tag removers are $10 on eBay. AP knows this but hasn't done anything about it (and not just for Levi's, but for the whole... — read more 

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| 930 views | | 9 replies (last November 20, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QkQyq35

Woodbridge NJ Sears Escalators don’t even work

No stairs in store and escalators don’t work. How are people supposed to shop at the busiest time of year if they can’t even get from 1st floor to 2nd floor without having to go into mall. Fix your stuff Sears and get with it.

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| 1520 views | | 9 replies (last November 20, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qk0eHDb

When does the Holiday Blowout sale end?

I did not work the 2 days all the Blowout signs were put up.. just curious I heard Wednesday a new ad starts Going to be interesting to see how many signs we get since current ones have been up since Oct 18th or 19th

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| 1010 views | | 5 replies (last November 20, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QkPmnsb

Sears Holdings Credit Rating History

*12/28/2005 Rating was Ba1 *03/23/2009 Rating was downgraded to Ba2 *07/18/2011 Rating was downgraded to Ba3 *12/05/2011 Rating was downgraded to B1 *01/04/2012 Rating was downgraded to B3 *01/10/2014 Rating was downgraded to Caa1 *01/20/2017 Rating... — read more 

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| 1680 views | | 6 replies (last November 19, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QkrXVQC

two major merchandising mistakes

two major merchandising mistakes at SEARS during my ten year tenure One: Eliminating paint. Out store was one of the leading paint stores in the surrounding towns until it was pulled from the retail stores. Many repeat customers, paint mixing and... — read more 

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| 1240 views | | 11 replies (last November 20, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qk6KjMS

Eddies interest rate

For those who think Berkowitz and eddies loans are outrageous look at this, the Nordstrom family tried to take their company private and the best loan they could get is 13% , for Nordstrom’s. Think about that next time someone on here is claiming... — read more 

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| 1380 views | | 10 replies (last November 21, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QjZOSWz

Sears buying Amazon?

I heard rumors Sears is going to make a bid for Amazon with large investment from Warren Buffet. Eddie Lampert to become CEO of the combined company and Bezos will be head of the retail division. Future is looking bright, guys!

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| 1750 views | | 17 replies (last January 2, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+QiGT8Ix

Retailer Meltdown-not just Sears

Some of you still haven't figured out this is much, much bigger than Sears. 2017 is going to easily surpass 2008 and 2009 as the year of the most retail bankruptcies and store closures. And for those buying into the "It's Amazon's fault" narrative... — read more 

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| 1200 views | | 13 replies (last November 18, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+QiO1RM3

Are all Sears getting large volume of game tables

We have received Weird volume of game tables such as Double Shoot 48” air hockey table 14 in 1 game tables Ping pong tables With modern technology today are people still buying this stuff

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| 910 views | | 9 replies (last November 18, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qi5MBko

Has Samsung also backed out of Sears

I work in a Sears store and can't even order any kind of product from Samsung even online shows its not available , are they done also, any one noticed this ?

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| 1480 views | | 10 replies (last November 18, 2017)
Post ID: @OP+Qi0KKs6

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