Sears shoe sale w/ free shipping continues…

Check out all the deals on shoes at Sears:  These Canyon River clogs start at $13.99 (already 60% off) and using coupon code NEW YEAR brings you down another 20% to $11.19.  Check out the Velvet Heart line…totally impractical for Chicago’s winter…but still cute.

Sales on kids’ shoes, like these Chillout Sketchers for $9.99.

I bought two of the I Love Comfort Line – Carol model and my total shipped price with tax was $15.98.  I don’t know if they’ve changed their interface since last year, but this time around the ordering was smooth and easy.

Sears Holdings to close 100-120 Sears & Kmart stores – who cares?

By now you’ve probably all heard the news about Sears Holdings Corp. closing 100-120 Sears and Kmart stores because of poor sales during the holiday season.  Poor sales during the holiday season my ass!  Seriously, when does anyone go out of their way to shop Kmart?  When they offer no-limit double coupons, that’s when.  Here’s a link to the Chicago Tribune article.  I only quote this one analyst:  “There’s no reason to go to Sears,” said New York-based independent retail analyst Brian Sozzi, “It offers a depressing shopping experience and uncompetitive prices.”

And finally, don’t you think that Lou D’Ambrosio knew this when he accepted those tax breaks from Pat Quinn two friggin’ weeks ago?  The only way they make money is by subleasing the store locations – dump and run management.

Free clothes at Sears Outlet stores

Just read this on CW:  Starting today and continuing on every Tuesday through the end of the year, Sears Outlet Stores will be giving away one item of apparel (excluding outerwear) to everyone – one piece per person – who has a Sears Shop Your Way loyalty card.  Yes, that’s right.  You will get one free piece of clothing every week, no maximum value. See a Land’s End cashmere sweater – Oh no you don’t!  That’s mine, mine, mine!  Click here to find the closest outlet store to you.