Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2021
Sears announces closure of its last Illinois store
Sears announced that its Woodfield Mall store, its last store in Illinois, is scheduled to close on November 14 as part of a plan to redevelop and reinvigorate the property. The article reports the scheduled closure; it does not establish that the closure had occurred.
2020
Sears announces temporary closure of all stores
Transformco, Sears’ parent company, announced that all Sears stores would temporarily close effective April 4 at the end of the day through at least April 30, 2020, in response to COVID-19. Sears.com, distribution centers and customer care were to remain open.
2020
Transformco announces temporary furloughs of most Sears store associates
Transformco announced a decision to temporarily furlough most Sears store hourly and salaried associates, as well as the majority of associates at its Hoffman Estates and other corporate locations. The company said it would cover premium costs through April 30 for furloughed associates enrolled in its benefits programs.
2020
Sears sues Bell Sports to recover payments
Sears, on behalf of its Kmart division, sued Bell Sports to recover $125,000 in payments made before Sears's bankruptcy filing. Sears had previously sent Bell a demand letter seeking repayment; the article describes the payments as allegedly preferential.
2019
Kenmore Elite microwave ovens recalled for burn hazard
Kenmore Elite microwave ovens were recalled for repair after incorrect wiring caused the exterior to reach temperatures exceeding 183 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard. About 700 units were recalled.
2019
Kenmore Elite microwave ovens recalled for burn hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Kenmore Elite microwave ovens because incorrect wiring could cause the exterior to exceed 183 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard. Consumers were advised to stop using the ovens and contact Sears for a free in-home repair.
2019
Judge approves Sears liquidation plan
A judge approved the liquidation plan for the Sears shell company left after Eddie Lampert bought out its best stores. Under the plan, unsecured creditors will recover 2.5 cents on the dollar.