In the past 12 months we have gone from 7 techs to 2. The techs have quit and gone to work at local dealerships. Of course our store can no longer produce the same numbers that were possible with a full staff. The district manager has repeatedly... — read more
February 2017 EBITDA negative 28 Million Dollar Loss for one month!
So losses have quadrupled for Nation EBITDA for February 2017 to negative 28 million. This is four times the negative 7.7 million dollar loss for February 2016. This is one of the smallest, slowest months with this kind of loss. Staggering.
Store Closing March 2017
My store is closing on March 26th, we have really been busy. We also have a lot of apparel merchandise in the store. We could be open for another month to sell everything off. but I think we will close on the 26th. It has really been crazy with all... — read more
I Walked Out The Door. How Long Will They Pay Me?
I told I all I would do it. I forced the manager to finally come in today because I am tired of being MOD for 26K a year. I never said I quit but just that I had things to do regarding my children which is true. Why should I go back now? SHLD does... — read more
No longer willing to work in this toilet bowl
I've decided that working for Sears is like clinging to a floating turd for safety, and hoping it saves me from being flushed. My morale, like Sears, is in the toilet.
Another layoff coming March 15??
I noticed a few conference rooms again are listed with "Talent Search" on March 15 with the block of 8:30 to 1. Any idea of this means another round of layoffs coming?
SHLD Stock Price Update -- Tuesday, March 07, 2017
SHLD stock price update for Tuesday, March 07, 2017: Start of trading day: $7.45 End of trading day: $7.43 Market Cap (Stock only- does not include value of outstanding bonds): 784.82M
I'm Done
I received an email today about another F&F. It that email it said that an "additional" 10% off. What does that mean? I scanned the whole thing and I am not sure. Is it 10% in points extra or an actual 10% off? I had three customers today who had... — read more
Looking for valvers
Any certified valvers in sears that was laid off. Local sub contractors looking to hire..
Whats up with all the boards?
This is coming from a Kmart perspective so I don't know if Sears is the same. What is up with all the boards they have us hang around the back. Boards with reports in them, HR stuff, 605, brakeroom, LP/AP a board for announcements. It just seems like... — read more
Sears Home Services to complete S-1 Filing
Apparently Eddie is going to spin off Sears Home Services. It will become its own publicly traded company. Has anyone else heard this? Isn't that the only profitable piece of SHC left?
Simple Store and Full time positions
In a Simple store format ,what full time positions will remain? Anyone know?
Treadmills n lawnmowers
Why are the Sears store just packed with treadmills and lawn mowers? I've never seen so many in one place.
SHC Press Release
SHC announces they have a secret plan to considerable lower store inventory. In other news, Sears has terminated all Loss Prevention managers and associates.
SHLD Stock Price Update -- Monday, March 06, 2017
SHLD stock price update for Monday, March 06, 2017: Start of trading day: $7.51 End of trading day: $7.52 Market Cap (Stock only- does not include value of outstanding bonds): 789.35M
Operations asm
Many stores in underperforming markets will be loosing the ops Asm within the next few weeks. The tranformation into the support leads from cac and cashiers will eliminate the ops Asm need. The stores that will loose ops will keep a backroom lead
tech layoffs?
hear numbers are ranging up to 300 cuts in tech, globally? anyone know timelines?
SHLD Stock Price Summary -- Feb 27, 2017- Mar 03, 2017
SHLD Stock Price Update Summary Feb 27, 2017- Mar 03, 2017: Start of trading week: $7.77 End of trading week: $7.62
P.U - this chat room smells of desperation
People stop whining and look for another job if you're so unhappy. Anyone complaining on this board is so weak and pathetic. Have some self respect. Spend your time and energy updating skillsets and your resume. Companies come and go.. that is the... — read more
Disco Ball
I am Gen X and not even a Boomer. I was born in the 70's. Latchkey kid. I have to take my revenge as they say that dish is best served cold. I have read that you make a pretty nice disco ball out of old CDs, I have a ton of them and an artistic flare... — read more
Kmart Express
Anyone at corporate or the Kmart side know if there are still any Kmart express gas stations attached to Kmart stores still (or free standing) I know years ago there was a plan to roll them out on a larger scale, but I'm sure just like the super... — read more
Karl Marx once stated "History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce". Kmart Q4 earnings release 2001?
Substitute Walmart for Amazon, Chuck Conway for Eddie, and 244M loss for 685++. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Kmart Corp. is delaying filing its financial report for the fiscal year that ended in January, and it warned Wednesday it may restate results. The... — read more
How many people have been laid off in the last couple of months?
See articles below http://www.businessinsider.com/sears-is-laying-off-workers-to-stay-in-business-2017-1 "According to information from two store workers who spoke to Business Insider on the condition of anonymity, the cuts affected most of Kmart's... — read more
Acronyms
When someone has time could you please post a list of acronym meanings? I have been following this board for a while but I have no idea what many of them mean. Thank you for your kindness.
SHLD Stock Price Update -- Friday, March 03, 2017
SHLD stock price update for Friday, March 03, 2017: Start of trading day: $7.77 End of trading day: $7.62 Market Cap (Stock only- does not include value of outstanding bonds): 827.31M
Risk Level 4 and 5
I am an APA who has been watching this debacle unfold from the sidelines as I am on FMLA Leave. Does anyone know whats happening inside RL 4 and 5 stores?
APM Layoffs Risk level 3
I was a Risk Level 3 store, I was just laid off. From what I was communicated this is company wide any RL3 and RL2 will be canned, none of the stores will have APs. File for that Unemployment Ladies and Gents. Had fun working for the company, great... — read more
SHLD Stock Price Update -- Thursday, March 02, 2017
SHLD stock price update: Thursday, March 02, 2017: Start of trading day: $7.88 End of trading day: $7.77 Market Cap (Stock only- does not include value of outstanding bonds): 812.55M
Dating On Pebble
Well... I saw that at least one associate was cruising for a date today on pebble. I couldn't stop laughing and I still can't. One of the replies was something along the lines of "Well, at least you would both have something in common to complain... — read more
SHC earnings (loss) announcement?
Usually, I expect it during the 2nd week of March, with an announcement to the street that it will be coming. Odd that they havent announced that it's coming.
Anyone notice anything odd today?
I have direct deposit and I know payday isn't until Friday but my bank always deposits my check on Wednesdays. That didn't happen today. Did anyone else who's bank deposits their checks on Wednesdays not get a deposit today? With all the weird stuff... — read more
Did Anyone Actually Watch the Town Hall Today?
I saw a bunch of s*ckups on pebble thanking LM & the rest about the delightful & clear explanation of SYW & what it means to our lives. Something about expedia being involved. And the wonderful transformation. As an hourly associate, I have no access... — read more
SHLD Stock Price Update -- March 01, 2017
SHLD stock price update for Wednesday, March 01, 2017: Start of trading day: $7.95 End of trading day: $7.66 Market Cap (Stock only- does not include value of outstanding bonds): 799.48M
Town Hall Today
No doubt more bs on returning to profitability. Blah blah blah. Predictions?
SHC is out of money.
SHC announced this evening they are out of cash. All severance pay will now be paid out in SYW points. Each impacted associate will receive 1 point for every severance dollar they have earned. Sears spokesperson says "We feel confident this action... — read more
Regional district and tech managers east coast killed the business
Appliance repair this was a great job 15 .years ago.Then the bad practices of these managers started .They conspire with each other to go after their techs .Many good techs quit.If you did not quit they would make up some problem to get rid of you .
SHLD Stock Price Update -- Tuesday, February 28, 2017
SHLD stock price update for Tuesday, February 28, 2017: Start of trading day: $7.98 End of trading day: $7.84