Stopped into a Sears today...found out that WHIRLPOOL is being dropped there!

[appnut]

I used to go to Sears web site just to see what was coming down the pike in 90 days and to window shop.  All that's left online too is LG, Kenmore/Elite, Frigidaire/Elux, Samsung, and GE.  I will no longer be going to Sear online/"looking"  for anything. 

 

[man114]

I saw some articles in WSJ about Whirlpool complaining about dumping from Samsung and LG. This might be more a WP problem than Sears.

I'm wondering if they tried to pressure Sears and Sears just said no. Presuming Sears staves off bankruptcy for another year this could drastically hurt WP in the short term because even in their shrunken form they still sell a lot of appliances. Most people don't really care too much who makes it as long as it looks nice and works well at the right price. If Sears removes a WP and replaces it with an LG the average consumer won't care.

They're not going to leave the floor space empty, so expect more GE, Samsung, LG and Frigidaire stuff to fill it in.

 

[foraloysius]

Oh yes Bob, I remember that trip to Sears to have a look at the new Hetties. That was over 16 years ago, can you believe it?

 

[whitetub]

I think Sears has more to worry about, than the Whirlpool Corp.

Sears Canada is closing all Canadian stores by the end of this year,or early next year.

How much longer will Sears USA stay in business?

 

[whitetub]

I think Sears has more to worry about, than the Whirlpool Corp.

Sears Canada is closing all Canadian stores by the end of this year,or early next year.

How much longer will Sears USA stay in business?

 

[combo52]

Yes Sears has more to worry about than WP

According to WP Sears appliances sales of regular WP branded appliances [ KA, MT, WP, JA etc ] are only 3% of WP sales worldwide, I think that more than anything WP is getting away from a sinking ship and does not want to be one of the many companies in bankruptcy court getting cents on the dollar for their merchandise.

John L.

 

[user 3941]

Yeah but how many sales does their Kenmore branded machines get WP? A shit ton I would say. So WP is still doing well with Sears.

I was just at the store looking at some appliances. They did have a few WP and MT washers on the floor. The sales agent mentioned something else having to do with Sears not using WP for their appliance repairs anymore as a reason for the increase in price they were going to charge Sears for their appliances. Dunno if that's the case but,... lol

Still I told the guy they would do fine without WP. I mean for just about every WP model, they have a Kenmore equivalent that usually has more features to it...for a similar price point.

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

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<h1 class="headline">Sears revives its classic Wish Book</h1>
<h2 class="sub-headline">Retailer hoping nostalgia connects with consumer</h2>

By: LAURA SANICOLA

Posted: Oct 25, 2017 04:04 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 25, 2017 04:04 PM EDT

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) - Sears hopes a dose of nostalgia will bring joy to its holiday season.

The struggling retailer is bringing back the Wish Book, its iconic holiday catalog featuring holiday decor, toys, games, appliances and apparel, according to the company.

Sears is betting on the nostalgia factor of the catalog, which first published in 1933, to get consumers back into their brick and mortar locations and shopping online for products this holiday season. The catalog hasn't been published since 2011.

A digital version of the Wish Book is interactive and accessible to the public, but the glossy limited edition copy will only be available to Sears' "best customers," the company said.

The new Wish Book is also slimmer, coming in at 120 pages. Some of the book's earlier predecessors were hundreds of pages long.

Sears' catalogs helped define it as an American retail giant in the early 20th century, when buying mail order was in vogue.

But the rise of e-commerce has not been kind to Sears.

In the past ten years, it has closed nearly 60% of its U.S. stores. Sales have fallen sharply as the retailer cuts costs and sells assets, such as its Craftsman brand, to try to stay afloat. Its stock has fallen nearly 50% year to date.

Sears Canada, which spun off from Sears Holdings in 2012, recently filed for bankruptcy and announced it was closing all of its stores.

The department store has -- more ominously -- admitted to having existential concerns about its ability to survive in the modern retail landscape.

Sears said the 2017 Wish Book will feature a huge range of products. "From drains to drills to dresses...from tools to TVs to tablets, we've got your back," the company said.

Sears ended its 100 year relationship with Whirlpool on Tuesday. The retailer did not immediately return request for comment on whether Whirlpool appliances would be featured in the catalog.

http://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/...ial&utm_source=facebook_News_8_WROC_Rochester

 

[vacerator]

Yes, I saw that on the news

this morning!
Sears may go out with a good fight, like Holden in Australia?
They could also try houses again. There is an inventory shortage in many places.
Millenials have problems affording a brand new build.
If they can offer a starter home kit for less than a stick built tract home?
They've likely already thought of it and ran the numbers.
Or, have a Sears driverless car take you to your appointment?
Wishful thinking.

The Holden Commodore is still one of the most popular cars in Australia, and will remain as a collectable and classic for decades. The FE series from the 1950's is still coveted.

There are Sears Craftsman homes all over the country till this day also.

 

[askolover]

Maybe they should start selling tiny houses, lol!

 

[agiflow2]

This is what gets me about all this modern day online shopping. Even though it is incredibly convenient, I am still of the generation that wants to actually go to the store and physically see and touch and experience what I am buying. "kicking the tires" so to speak.

What is about life that nobody wants to interact with each other anymore ?

I can't complain though. I had to get a sim tray for my Nokia 6 because I lost it, so I got in touch with Amazon and they sent me a replacement phone the next day! No cost or charge...and all I wanted was that little sim tray holder.

That's convenient, but on big ticket items I want to actually see the product in the store. Not shop for Kenmore washers or whatever large appliance on Amazon. It's all part of the fun in getting out and going somewhere and interacting with others.