Hope signing goes well since the holiday blow out sale was extended and don’t think all the signs are right 🦃 early activation at 7 & 8 😩 and looked like door busters that were to start at store opening 11/22 got pushed back to tomorrow but of course... — read more
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Sears could sell and rebrand its auto service centers as Auto Nation
As someone else has eluded to, Eddie owns a major stake in both Auto Nation and Sears Sears could be planning a deal with Auto Nation. Why else would Sears amend its loan agreements to allow for a sale of its auto centers.
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
THE SHORTS ON THIS BOARD WILL FEEL PAIN SOON
Ring ring. Who's there? It's your margin call.
Daewoo
We just received our first delivery of Daewoo merchandise. Lets the crap selling begin!
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
Will security be provided for people that take the bus Thursday and Friday?
Since the shopping season has arrived and now we get rediculous schedules I was wondering, there are some that do take the bus to work and Home so... Will there be security for these employees waiting for the bus when their shift ends at 1AM, or in... — read more
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
Have you taken your happy pills yet? Black Friday week is upon us!
Show up bright eyed and bushy tailed for your long shifts between a couple of hours sleep!
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
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.
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
Black Friday is upon us and I sure haven’t seen any seasonal help
Management either lied and said they DID hire seasonal help Or Seasonal help quickly figured out that Sears is not where they want to work without any kind of employee discount Did your store get a lot of seasonal help? If they hired enough to begin... — read more
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Shopyourway.com at Hoffman Estates offered me a job, what’s it like?
I read about sears being in difficulty, is shop your way.com safe? the people interviewing me said they were seperate and would be safe. don’t want to work somewhere going bankrupt. any opinions, tips?
Sears and Kmart no longer listed on most shopping portals
Sears and Kmart no longer appear on shopping portals like mrrebates, ebates, etc... This isn't a good sign. I wonder who ended these partnerships.
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
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!
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
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
If you have a disability can sears schedule you outside of your availability for Black Friday Thursday Friday?
I am curious about this as I have a disability and work limited hours and am part time What do I ask for A Reasonable Accomidation? What would happen if store manager said “ oh I can’t do that” Thank you for any suggestions
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 ?