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Signs of the end....

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Collapsing ceilings and no working toilets: Sears workers describe decay in failing stores

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The last time I went into our Sears store (which is quite a large store) I couldn't find a sales person. It was so dead in there. 

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@SeaMaiden@itsmagic

 

Don't most of us realize that as our choices broadened to include readily-available internet purchasing, brick and mortar stores would inevitably fail?

 

I am saddened by the failing of malls and brick and mortar stores, but still choose to shop by internet.

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The ONLY reason I ever go in my local Sears store is that they still have a Land's End (not a part of Sears since 2014) shop within the store. The person who manages the Land's End department told me they're leasing the space from Sears and they aren't sure what will happen when the lease expires. 

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They just tore our Sears down - replacing with Ulta and Whole Foods 360 (which we don't need - we are inundated with organic food stores). 

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The malls destroyed downtown shopping. Now the internet is doing the same to the malls. I live in a small city. We've always had very few choices about where to shop. Now the world is my oyster. I can get whatever I want and comparison shop. I just bought two pairs of one of my favorite shoe brands, Pikolinos, at significant savings. Having worn the brand for years, I know my size and I know which type of style fits me best. So, in a few days, two pairs of shoes will be delivered right to my front door. Malls just can't compete with that.

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There was an article in the local paper yesterday saying more Sears stores will be closing.  

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The greed of the higher ups within Sears deserve everything they are getting, they chose money over loyal employees & quality, now they can watch their empire fall down around them, karma has once again shown that greed never wins!

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The only reason I ever go to Sears is for sewing machine needles for my Kenmore sewing machine.  I've tried generic brands and they do work but the Kenmore brand just works better for me.

I guess I should make a run and stock up on them.