The (Brutal) Death of Sears | How to Destroy an American Favorite | History in the Dark

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Sears used to be a classic and trusted name in American retail. From humble beginnings as a mail-order service, they grew into a billion dollar business with stores all across North America. But at a point, those in charge stopped paying attention to the changing landscape of retail, and after a buyout by another struggling chain, it was all downhill from there.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sears

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