All Articles Tagged Sears

Jason Knott | 04/26 12:23 PM, 3 Comments

Everyone is aware of Sears' struggles. The iconic retailer with 2,300 retail locations is closing hundreds of stores to stay alive. Now, it has stolen a page from Best Buy's playbook with the launch of its "new and innovative" Scrubology store-within-a-store plan that targets healthcare workers. Sears will put 91 Scrubology stores inside Sears and Kmart locations in conjunction with Work ’N Gear, a retail chain specializing in work apparel and uniforms for professionals in industrial, service and healthcare fields. Thirty-nine Scrubology “stores” have been opened to date and an… View this story

Tom LeBlanc | 02/02 11:50 AM, 5 Comments

ServiceLive, the installation network wholly owned by Sears, has undergone a facelift. The re-launched site, which is designed to connect consumers with installation and service needs with qualified installers, has some features that call to mind other popular sites. Lending Tree - Consumers can post a description of their service or installation needs along with photos and installers can bid on the projectAngie’s List - In addition to posting certifications, installers in the network are ranked and evaluated by consumersPriceline - ServiceLive allows consumers to name their price. Then installers… View this story

Geoffrey Oldmixon | 06/23 04:26 AM, 4 Comments

The CE industry has not been immune to the recession, incurring thousands of layoffs and job eliminations over the past two years. Layoffs in the integration field tend to come when installation companies’ project pipelines dry up. Companies see no significant way of increasing income and feel forced to cut overhead. That often means jobs. There are online solutions, however, that could prove invaluable to companies seeking to protect jobs. ServiceLive, owned by Sears Holdings Corp. appears to provide an interesting opportunity for CE pros looking to keep their technicians… View this story