Based on official news reports (from at least USA Today Network if not other news outlets)and/or the Sears Jobs and K-mart Jobs official twitter accounts since early August,four Sears stores(Antioch,Carlsbad,Eureka,and Northridge)and 8 K-Mart... — read more
Whats the october date???
First or fifteen???? Lets get some votes on this and see what happens. Sources tell me 15th.Btw we are on the list in our store
Sears.com Inventory Problems
I have been monitoring the sears.com webpage for things people buy often. This past month about 90% of the items I monitor are out of stock. The customer service representatives tell me that all these everyday items will be restocked soon and that "a... — read more
Who is the liquidator?
My guess is Abacus Advisory Group LLC. This New Jersey-based liquidation company has a 16-year history with Sears and Kmart. In the past, Abacus has liquidating more than 800 Sears and Kmart stores. Of course, Eddie won't talk about that little... — read more
New craftsman items?
Can anyone confirm this. Our SGM told us the blowout sale is moving all the current craftsman out to make room for the lowes craftsman items to come in. He’s alleging that lowes had a one year exclusivity and that year is up, so both us and amazon... — read more
Kmart closing in Hayward, CA
Don't think I've seen it mentioned here yet: the Kmart in Hayward, CA, is confirmed for closing January 2020.
Does Hoffman have the same next list?
Thank you for the information this board has provided and after 23 years its not so easy to just find another job as some say and all we can do is prepare. Does anyone think that the next round list is already made and when it will begin? People... — read more
What is it like to be Eddie Lambert ? Knowing that his actions effect the well being of family's.
Making decisions that will hurt and cheat many people just for your own personal gain can't be easy unless you're a sociopath. If you believe in God the greed isn't worth the gains. People like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet realize that their legacy... — read more
Sears locations left?
110 K Marts left Sears website shows stores still open why?????? How many Sears stores are open now and how many expected to close in october.
Kmarttalks with Kmart Australia
is it true that kmart Australia was talking with sears holdings
Camarillo
Camarillo CA closing: https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/camarillo/2019/09/21/kmart-close-store-in-camarillo/2390051001/
Its amazing how one man's vision can destroy an American icon
One man with a "my way or the highway" attitude, and a vision of transforming to an asset light company, can manipulate a board of directors and creditors into complete disarray. There had to be a better way. It just does not add up. Sears should... — read more
How many K mart are left and when are they expected to all close?
How many k marts are actually left? Will the all close as the 4th quarter begins on 10 1 or will they stay until the end of quarter 2? How many Sears are left ? This board is very reliable and feedback is appreciated as to the next... — read more
The most id--tic trait of Eddie Lampert
Is not realizing that Sears' greatest asset was its customers, worth far more than the real estate. Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Netflix all understand this in a way that Eddie never remotely comprehended. Customers are something companies... — read more
Where are the Christmas trees???
Has any store received Christmas trees? Our store received ornaments but no trees. Maybe the Christmas trees will arrive mid-December like our patio furniture arrived mid-July.
Kmart Website
Hi, does anybody Know why Kmart's website hasn't been UPDATED in Ages? There are still stores listed, like Toms River NJ, Erie PA, Rapid City SD, Fostoria OH, Grand Forks ND, etc., that have not been open since 2018! I contacted them on FB &... — read more
Florida stores closing ?
Anyword on stores in Florida closing.? We just hired seasonal staff and were told to not answer questions on closings by our DM.
We ruin everything we touch
With acquisitions pending, Sears Hometown hemorrhages sales The massive sales losses come on the heels of agreements inked in recent months to sell the Hometown business to the reconstituted Sears, and the Outlet business to the parent company of... — read more
New York Stores
Any word on the closure of either the Poughkeepsie Sears or Horseheads Sears? I keep hearing there will be a list released in October but if someone knows something about the future of these stores right now, please let us know.
Going From Bad to Worse
Found this article online. Gist is that the pending deal to acquire Hometown stores may fall through since both TransformCo and Hometown are hemorrhaging money. The deals to purchase Hometown and sell Outlet are supposed to close in October but it’s... — read more
Kiosks Not Working
Any closing Kmart stores, did your kiosks quit working? Ours haven’t been working for 2 days now. Just wondering if it is a sign.
Don't Look Now, but Eddie's latest Harebrained idea is ServiceLive.com
Since everything else is failing, might as well try to give the long neglected Home & Business franchises some attention in some misguided attempt to save the brand, because who knows, maid services, plumbers, and air conditioner services are too... — read more
Sears Closing NJ
Is Sears Closing Livingston Mall Newport Center, and the Kmart Store in Westwood
Any PA stores in the October list?
Hearing that West Chester got their orders. Are there any more?
Loss prevention support?
We have seen a huge increase in shoplifting,weirdos and employee theft. We have zero support and no lp so why put us in harms way and protect our assets. One cashier recently had therr purse stolen and our cameras dont work. Whats the deal folks... — read more
Is STAC Closing ?
The field technicians received all the access to the information STAC had two or three years ago . They have the camera app. If technicians are still calling STAC at a high rate , they are not technicians , they are screw driver operators !
Another Sears Closing
https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/johnson-city-sears-closing-in-early-2020/
Who started liquidation today?
Of the last list who began liquidation sale today?
West Covina Kmart closing
More closing Kmarts. West Covina Kmart just told today they are closing.
Might as well wait it out
If you qualify for severance or even unemployment might as well wait it out so they have to pay out a little bit and raise their unemployment insurance if they do try to convert the hometown stores, if you can live off Sears paychecks you can live... — read more
The new model
All FLS will close. The new paradigm is franchisees (ie Hometowns) with fulfillment by Innovel, and Hoffman will be just IT until it is sunsetted with operations moved elsewhere. Sears is actively looking for a Franchisee director to be based out... — read more
More Closures in October
Do not believe the company when they say no more closures (of layoffs for that matter) will happen in October. More to be announced. State of company is in total disarray. And if the company is liquidating more stores during Q4, where 50% of their... — read more
Stores closing but not yet in liquidation
Are you at a closing store that hasn't begun liquidating yet? Which stores? When do you begin liquidation?
Liquidation dates
Do we have a list of all Sears and Kmart's that are closing and what the beginning dates are for the liquidation sale? Do we know the date of liquidator arrival for each store is?
Why all the transfers????
I dont understand why we just shipped out 9 pallets to closing stores. Is it because we are staying open and get new goods. Why spend all our payroll and time on this if we are closing and does that mean hope?
In other news: Zuo Modern recently opened new galleries in 18 Sears stores in Mexico
Galleries are 1,000 sq ft fully decorated with Zuo’s furniture, lighting and decor. The galleries are changed four times a year to see newest pieces, trends and to refresh their home with seasonal additions.
Closing Kmarts
Do all the closing stores begin liquidation on the 19th?