Global Sale Process On November 11, 2018, the Court entered the Order Approving Global Bidding Procedures and Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 816] (the "Global Bidding Procedures Order") for a sale of the Debtors’ assets, including the "Go... — read more
Will we survive until next year?
Or will it all be done in the following two weeks?
Now this is an excellent store owner in michigan!!
On Friday, owner Lee Schoenherr told his 200 employees he will share nearly $4 million with the full-time workers. The amounts will vary based on longevity, but the average bonus will be about $20,000 per worker, with the first installment to be made... — read more
Where are we on our new CEO search?
It's overdue.
Repair services
Got that bogus holiday YouTube video on the work cell today from home services CEO Mitch... Did anyone see his enthusiasm that we too are going to come out of these uncertain times as he called it. You could read his body language all day he is so... — read more
Pre liquidation?
15, 20, 30 % off in many departments. Can't tell me this isn't a pre cursor to total liquidation. Pull the bandaid PLEASE!
No one desires to go to Sears anymore
I don't think we'll see any ads until its liquidation ads "UP TO 80% OFF AT YOUR LOCAL KMART/SEARS" Other than tools, appliances, or mattresses when do people want to run to Sears? I never hear my mother in law say "I'm going to look at bathing suits... — read more
Here we are a week before Christmas...
Has it been a do ( stay in business) or die (liquidation) season? If I didn't work for Sears, it really would not cross my mind to even go to Sears for any shopping since there are no TV ads in Michigan But since I do work at sears, their selections... — read more
They are a useless lot
The top executives receiving these bonuses should be ashamed of themselves! They have done absolutely nothing to help bring this company out of bankruptcy and have done absolutely everything to put us into bankruptcy! Recent direction from top... — read more
Eddie Lampert Repeatedly Refused to Comment..
Of course he refused....He's a coward. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-fall-of-sears-from-worlds-leading-retailer-to-bankruptcy/
how many left at HE?
The last number I saw was 4,300, but that sounds like a lot considering how many layoffs keep rolling around.
$25M in Bonuses Approved by the Court
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sears-bankruptcy-court-oks-25-million-in-bonuses-for-top-execs/
Do the executives have any moral compass?
Whoever thought the court would not approve the executive bonuses is either very naive or poorly informed. As disgusting as it is, this was expected. The company wants to prevent the executives from jumping ship in this critical situation and want to... — read more
Dec. 15
I thought they were going back to court today?
I love the ShopYourWay emails pushing some sort of financial planning c-ap.
Irony at its best. Anyone know Eddie's email so I can forward them?
Soooo. . .
How is HE reacting to our great leadership losing $950 million in 13 weeks?
LMunjal receives increase in pay and now bonus potential
I do not understand how a failed leader is receiving financial benefit when she is part of why sears is in the situation to begin with. She is a failure. She cannot lead but yet in bankruptcy the organization selects her to be one of the members of... — read more
SHIP Dead In The Water
The plan to seek higher bids for SHIP got sunk. https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2018/12/14/sears-home-improvement-auction-canceled-due-to.html
Bonuses Approved!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/sears-gets-bankruptcy-court-approval-for-up-to-dollar253-million-in-bonuses-to-top-employees/ar-BBQYfXJ?ocid=spartandhp
SYW pints contribute to decking revenue
Customers using points from the retailer's rewards program accounted for $49 million of the revenue decline.
Do they still have the robot arm that opens & closes fridge doors
when i was hired decades back and got a job in the then-Sears tower, as part of the job orientation, they took you to a testing room, where appliances were tested for durability. they had a robot arm, that went 24/7 (i think), opening and closing... — read more
NEW home of Craftsman.. Nice tv ad from lowes
Kinda makes you think craftsman isn't at sears anymore Meanwhile Sears has no tv ads in this do or die season for our survival!
Docket #1219 approves the huge bonuses for the 18 top dogs
Am I reading the docket correctly that with a few changes to the original proposal that judge drain approved the bonuses? But the company can't afford severance for the workers?
Sign of SYWR shutting down
Bought a couple of Xmas gifts at Kmart. The clerk did not ask me if I was a member or if I wanted to sign up. Also there was no mile long receipt with all of the great offers to come back again. As I drove to panda express for lunch, I realized that... — read more
Link to the 10-Q
The thing is massive now that we're in Chapter 11... https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1310067/000131006718000029/shldq32018.htm Gotta love the salaries of the three-headed CEO monster...
This is why Sears’ problems are a customer service disaster
The end of Sears is a customer service disaster. Sears’ problems are piling up faster than I can answer them as the once-dominant retailer heads toward a possible liquidation. In case you missed it, Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October... — read more
On the endangering of member lives
@1ytj-- except most of the expired food and meds are Smart Sense brand. Had some cookies come in a week ago that expired in 2017 @WARDIaT-1sbp
Worst earnings report ever
We lost $950 million in three months.
Branches
Does anyone know anything about individual branches closing down from the Home Improvement side of Sears Holding?
What Eddie really wants out of Sears as a "going concern"
The IRS won't let Eddie take those $11 billion dollars of carry forward losses as a tax deduction unless Sears remains in business. The problem with that idea is that it needs to stay as business as Sears, and it needs to be profitable, against, as... — read more
Kmart hosting community event with free lunch Saturday
CHICO — Considering the recent Camp Fire, Kmart will be holding a community event Saturday that includes free catered lunch and a 24-pack of Smart Sense water for the first 500 guests. Kmart will also be giving 300 $10 gift cards to those who did not... — read more
Actual quote....
"I don't have time to work I'm too busy delegating." I don't want to upset anyone so I'll let you guess who said it. You get 1,171 guesses.
Sears Suppliers Sell Trade Claims Amid Cash Shortage Concern
Sears Holdings Corp., the bankrupt retailer, owes money to vendors for everything from lawn mowers to washing machines. Those companies are increasingly worried the department store company will bleed too much cash to repay them in full. The vendors... — read more
Sears Victor, N.Y.
Any one know who bought the Sears building, in Victor N.Y.? Lots of activity, in the building, since the store closed a couple weeks ago.
Are Tramp stamps still a thing?
My store manager bent over at the hip in front of me (yuck) he did not say anything just smiled. should I call 88sears
KMart in Hyannis Lease Expires 2024
HYANNIS, MA - On December 11th, the Chief Procurement Officer for the Town of Barnstable, on behalf of the RFP Evaluation Committee, submitted the recommendation for the award for the commercial property Cape Town Plaza (aka Kmart Plaza) under the... — read more
Liquidation
It's coming sooner than you think. Freight coming in the back door like there is no tomorrow. Sure looks like Armageddon.