HE is even more emptier than it was just last week due to the corona virus. The few people left were told to work from home. To do what, I have absolutely NO idea. ALL hourly employees at the A&E routing center at HE were given old iPhones and old... — read more
Would sams club pay 1 billion for shop your way ?
That would really stick it to costco for getting innovel !
Irrelevant
Sears needs to be closed, like other retailers are doing during this flu crisis There is absolutely no reason for them to be open right now. Sears is completely irrelevant today
BOOM! - Costco Acquires Innovel Solutions from Transformco for $1 Billion
https://transformco.com/press-releases/pr/2145
Perfect Time To Shut The Doors
Ok exec's, now's the perfect time to shut the doors. Say your doing it 'cause of the Coronavirus and then never reopen. Waaaalaaaa! Sell the c-ap you have left to jobbers. No need to pay liquidator, no need to pay associates. Do it NOW!
They don’t care...
Work in the call centers and they are making us come into work... half of the employees have been spreading this to one another. It ain’t going to stop! Please why hold the employees accountable when if we don’t come in we won’t get paid anyways, you... — read more
Safety measures
Did anyone receive sanitizer or disinfectant? They’re just having us wipe down with windex! What is that supposed to do? Just shut us down already before people get sick!
Paid sick leave?
Does transformco offer any paid sick leave benefits?
Garden City Kmart Destroyed
https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/garden-city/2020/03/13/original-kmart-store-building-garden-city-demolished/5034793002/
How is the TP situation in Kmart stores ?
There are no more stores by me so i must ask.
43 Kmarts left, 32 in the U.S..
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, the Minneapolis City Council approved this finally. Here is the link, which I would always provide, when announcing an official... — read more
Current and New Sears & Kmart Liquidations delayed
Will the outbreak of the Coronavirus delay the closures of the current and next round of Sears & Kmart store if they are unable to contain the outbreak?
Another Sears Hometown Store Closes
"Sears Hometown closes in Astoria amid national pullback | Local News | dailyastorian.com" https://www.dailyastorian.com/news/local/sears-hometown-closes-in-astoria-amid-national-pullback/article_59a46c6c-64b0-11ea-8a65-871c25a38dcb.html
Sears Outlet Stores are now American Freight Appliance, Furniture, Mattress Stores
https://www.wpxi.com/news/business/sears-outlets-convert-american-freight-appliance-furniture-mattress-stores/HS7RHKMK3NBN3E2GDJTTS3BIZY/
In home technicians
Get ready for it cause it's coming. If your an in home tech with a&e factory service you'll soon be without routes. That's right my friend in HE told me there's talk of temporary suspensions of operations of the in home appliance repair due to... — read more
SEARS Tower Purchased
Aon is buying Willis Towers Watson, which means we might have to get used to calling Willis Tower something new, again. What do you think we should call it?
Taxing districts join School district lawsuit
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200309/taxing-districts-join-district-300-lawsuit-against-sears-to-collect-on-lost-tax-revenue
SAFEST place to shop
I was thinking that Sears and Kmart are the best places for shopping these days with the covid-19 outbrake. There are hardly any other customers or employees to get the disease from. Furthermore they would make great quaranteene locations. There... — read more
All seems quiet on here
So Eddie must be doing something right because there's no more confirmed closings or layoffs since bankruptcy. I'm glad the bank put faith in Eddie and approved the 100 million dollar loan. It seems like he's put it to good use for the company. And... — read more
W-2 Server Down
Trying to access my w-2 and I am getting a dead page result. Anybody else?
Sears & Roebuck in Hackensack, New Jersey
I drove past the store today while I was in Downtown Hackensack, New Jersey and it seemed that there were a lot of cars maybe a good sign I guess? Also the American is still flying high at the store.
Did the hoffman ctc conference center close
I heard a rumor its closed......where do they hold company wide meetings now ?
Next Round of Sears & Kmart Closures
So with the Kmart in Minneapolis, Minnesota Closing does anyone know about any more closures at the moment? The only reason I am asking is typically when they announce one closure many other are to follow with in the next few days
Kiss the Minneapolis Kmart goodbye!
http://m.startribune.com/minneapolis-will-buy-out-kmart-lease-reopen-nicollet/568526262/
Product Availability
Is there lots to sell?
Levi's/Dockers are out
News from San Francisco offices that Levi's no longer will do business with Sears. They will try to make whatever money they can with what the stores have. Expect deep discounts from now on. All Levi's are the same price point at $34.99 and Dockers... — read more
Sears Hometown - Lawrenceburg TN ::Closing::
The Sears Hometown store in Lawrenceburg TN is selling off everything and will close its doors in April. They said their commissions rates were cut and that they couldn’t get things to sell. They kept being told new stuff was “coming soon,” but... — read more
IBO Changes coming this month
Just heard from my DM that IBO is expected later this month. I don’t know exactly when as he says he doesn’t have much information either. He thinks he is also going to be affected. More restructuring and job cuts. I don’t see how much more they can... — read more
A&E Techs
I haven't had a call or route since Monday, and that was only one service call. Why is this happening? Is anyone else experiencing the same as far as not being able to get hours or does anyone know what's causing this to happen?
SEARS Outlet in Boise, ID dropping "Sears"
https://boisedev.com/news/2020/03/03/sears-outlet-american-freight-boise
The fate of the last three Sears & Roebuck Stores in New Jersey
Does anyone know if or when the Sears & Roebuck stores are closing in Jersey City, Rockaway or Hackensack?
Kenmore Brand
Anyone have any ideas as to the perceived value of the kenmore brand? I can't believe it is worth much anymore. When I left, LG had just taken over manufacturing the refrigerators....I can't imagine anyone would roll the dice on payment of... — read more
Sears Outlet Rebrand
The 130 Sears Outlets are rebranding by the end of April. I guess the stock is no longer coming from Sears as all the stores barely have enough to sell themselves and it seems most Sears are selling whatever they can get their hands on... — read more
When will the HE &SF next round of layoffs happen?
With only 126 total full line sears and Kmart stores left when will corporate have more layoffs? Stores are closing fast yet they still hang onto all the corporate positions—why??
Sinking Ship
Does anyone seriously think this company can rebrand into a profitable entity? Vendors have abandoned ship. Sales people are reduced to minimum wage. The higher ups could care less.
How many hours is your store getting?
My store got 115 hours for 15 softlines associates including leads. This means some days we will have just one person on the floor to do web orders, ring people up, rad the floor, open credit, do go backs, fittingrooms, and stock, if any. Perfect... — read more
I left Sears four years ago. How much has changed?
It's been four years since I've moved on from Sears. Every once in a while I still wonder about Sears. What has changed? Is there still the relentless push for meeting PAs, credit, Shop Your Way, KYM, MET and Member Feedback? If you work in... — read more
I know this is weird but I do Final Rides on Elevators at Sears and Kmart Stores
I have a YouTube Channel where I talk about different Sears & Kmart Store Closures in the NY-NJ area and do final Ride on the elevator so if interested check out the link here:... — read more
New lifeline loan
Pretty soon Eddie will secure another loan from someone willing out there. What's everyone thinking he'll be given? 1 million 21 million? And.... Go