From a linked media source, USA Today. Notice no retraction, and no lawsuit from Eddie against USA Today. Former Sears CEO, chairman and shareholder Eddie Lampert is requesting that a federal bankruptcy judge release him from his obligation to... — read more 

https://twitter.com/YahooFinance/status/1209231774448001024 Highlight: @BrianSozzi says the "death of Sears" is the biggest retail story of the last 10 years. "This company has effectively died — DIED — during this decade," he says. "Eddie Lampert... — read more 

A little birdy friend of mine who works for cross country home warranty told me they had a meeting on Monday and had overheard talk of ongoing negotiations with Transformco about purchasing A&E. This would be good I guess for some as most would be... — read more 

Hi everyone! It's been several months since I left HE, so I no longer have direct information. But I've been watching what is happening and have a theory. We all know Eddie has been selling the company off by the pieces...that's been going on for... — read more 

What is going on, this store is on no lists? "Hello can someone tell me what's going on with k mart in Edgewater MD. One minute it was booming now it is empty. Did something happen?"

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Are there anymore store closure announcements for this year or will there be an announcement right after the new year?

This is so rediculous, when is this gonna be over. I can't keep losing bets over this. I'm losing like 10 bucks a month. Close down already so I can win my bet for once!!

Just visited The Dalles, Oregon Kmart which is closing, on the bottom of the receipt it says something along the lines of, “we regret closing this store, there are still many Kmart stores in your area to serve you. “ when we closed my store last year... — read more 

Store is crushing sales goals today. Store is crazy, lines are long and nonstop madness. Those who doubt any survival after holidays are wrong. Today will show them that it's going to be an awesome 2020. Crushing it from Walnutport!!!!

This is the first year that I've seen so much management involvement supporting us STAC technicians. I am so excited at the prospect and opportunities the company have for us next year. The team is filled with gratitude towards our leaders Jenny... — read more 

A DM has decided to make his stores stay open till 7p on Christmas Eve. He first wanted it to be 8p. Said that the whole Region was doing that. That's a lie. Its one District. Its an absolute shame that this person has no respect or regard to the... — read more 

It's clear at this point that every non-Kenmore vendor has given up on Sears, and nothing is ordered unless prepaid. Nothing is in inventory, and everything has delivery dates of roughly forever and a day (to be cancelled the day before when... — read more 

The 88sears.com website can be used to confirm that COBRA coverage will be moved from Sears Holdings to Transformco on 01/01/2020. Follow the steps below to confirm that your COBRA coverage through Sears Holdings will be moved to Transformco on... — read more 

Any truth in this? Should I be worried?

Tried to post from HE today. Could not. My theory is that what's left of the inept IT department is blocking the postings going through their router to this site. Nothing else to do. SAD and PATHETIC! Security was beefed up at the entrances to... — read more 

With the full line stores possibly being closed completely what do people think will happen to the hometown stores? Will they be the go forward format or just the next division to close? Is it viable for Sears to just supply these independently... — read more 

So December 2018 they hinted at 80 stores closing all month long and finally made that announcement after Christmas. There have been talks on here all month long about the same thing-massive closures happening (although we’ve seen less than 10). What... — read more 

So for giggles, I searched the available Kmart jobs, in the largest state, CA. Literally every job is either "Seasonal", Or it's in a closing store. With zero exceptions. Well guess what? "Seasonal" ends in about 1 Week. And this is in the... — read more 

Any updates on vendor payments? Has Transformco resumed paying it's vendors?

So someone was nice enough to post Danbury Sears closing, so I thought I'd give it its own thread if anyone wants to discuss it. Bottom line, though, i think there have been at least 5-6 Sears, & 2 kmarts AFTER the big November announcement, so the... — read more 

Any DC people in the group? What’s left in the Dc? Anything inbound at all? Specifically anything domestic?

That's probably a bad sign. Lots of kayaks incoming? Once upon a time there was a "go-forward" Kmart list under Eddie with 2,990 Kmart locations, true story Give me a G Give me an O Give me a K Give me an M Give me an A Give me... — read more 

Currently have medical coverage under COBRA through Sears Holdings. Received a letter last month that said my COBRA coverage would be moved to Transformco on 01/01/2020 and that I would receive the necessary paperwork by the middle of December. Open... — read more 

Susan Chandler, Tribune staff reporter CHICAGO TRIBUNE The contract dispute between Bob Vila and Sears Holdings Corp. is getting nastier. Vila's attorney has filed exhibits containing internal Sears e-mails and memos that show cost-cutting top... — read more 

So we now are aware that Raleigh NC Kmart is closing. But oddly, the only other NC store in K–l Devil Hills (sorry this site censors the name for some strange reason), has a newly listed store manager position open LOL! Wouldn't it just make... — read more 

Which location do you think will have the lights on just one day longer and finally turn the lights out on the name for good?

This is how he stole creditor, employee, retiree, pensioner, taxing authority, charity, and vendor money, then wiped out all he owed by declaring Sears "bankrupt". He is a sick disgusting and cowardly poor excuse for a man. Little wonder he is... — read more 

Does anyone know why?

Just had a meeting last week that our employee perk for selling fraudulent CM’s & Warranties trip has been erased! They’re offering 2 day paid day offs, HAAAAAAA!!!! Now no one isn’t selling anything, GOOD!

How much longer can these department last they aren't getting profits all the techs now use the app also

https://retailwire.com/discussion/eddie-lampert-is-the-worst/ Don't take his employees', former Sears execs, the media's, shareholders, vendors, suppliers, retirees, taxpayers, politicians, his family's, pensioner's, or the court's word for it. ... — read more 

Is there anybody who believes ANY Sears or Kmart stores will still be standing past the first quarter of 2020?

Eddie who blames everyone but himself goes "Oh, I'm not the CEO anymore" in washing his hands of the failure of Transform, but who is responsible for handpicking and keeping the Three Musketeers of Complete Alpha and Omega Fail who lost billions... — read more 

https://www.tampabay.com/news/business/2019/12/13/the-brooksville-sears-will-close-next-month/

OK, being that we removed another 2, I figured I'd do the honors, and fix the list & my map. Here is the new map of remaining... — read more 

Having many visits doesn't mean they are trying to save you. They are preparing for a liquidation. Had multiple visits and now we are closed. Visits mean you're soon gone.

Just received my email. My whole AMAP team is gone tomorrow. Good luck to those that are left. I’m glad it’s finally over. D–k move Eddie. 2 weeks before Christmas.

Just heard today from a friend who is very high up in HE and was told to get ready for a very big announcement coming soon that the Home services division is closing down completely. This has been needing to happen for some time due to how much... — read more 

Regardless of how much longer this drags on, I don’t see way that this ends well. Most likely the damage & fallout from this “bankruptcy/prolonged liquidation” will linger for years to come. For what it’s worth, I personally feel some stores will... — read more