Overall impact
D (25)

Commentary

Sears is a below-average overall performer. With a 'D' rating of 24.7 for overall impact (bottom 10% of all companies), Sears ranks 36th out of 38 industry peers, behind Nordstrom, Alon Blue Square Israel, Aeon Group and 32 others, and ahead of TJX and JC Penney. On top material causes for Sears's industry (Retail), Sears performs well in Reduced Use of tobacco (83.4 score) and performs poorly in Child and Maternal Health (8.0 score), Child and Maternal Health (34.1), Disaster Readiness and Effective Aid (24.8) and 20 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Founded
1886
Employees
89,000
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Broadline Retail
Sub-industry
Broadline Retail
SASB industry
Multiline and Specialty Retailers & Distributors
Headquarters
Il, United States
Share classes
SHLDQ
Mission
To grow our business by providing quality products and services at great value when and where our customers want them, and by building positive, lasting relationships with our customers.
Description
Sears Holdings Corporation operates as an integrated retailer in the United States. It operates in two segments, Kmart and Sears Domestic. The Kmart segment operates retail stores that offer a range of products, including consumer electronics, seasonal merchandise, outdoor living, toys, lawn and garden equipment, food and consumables, and apparel; and in-store pharmacies. It provides merchandise under the Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66, Cannon, Adam Levine, Levi's, Lands' End, and Craftsman labels; Sears brand products, such as Kenmore and DieHard; and Kenmore-branded products. As of February 3, 2018, this segment operated approximately 432 Kmart stores. The Sears Domestic segment operates stores that provide appliances, consumer electronics/connected solutions, tools, sporting goods, outdoor living, lawn and garden equipment, apparel, footwear, jewelry, and accessories, as well as automotive services and products, such as tires, batteries, and home fashion products. It also offers parts and services to builders, developers, designers, and commercial and residential customers; parts and repair services for appliances, lawn and garden equipment, consumer electronics, floor care products, and heating and cooling systems; home improvement services, such as siding, windows, cabinet refacing, kitchen remodeling, roofing, carpet and upholstery cleaning, air duct cleaning, and garage door installation and repair; and protection agreements and product installation services. This segment provides merchandise under the Kenmore, DieHard, WallyHome, Bongo, Covington, Simply Styled, Everlast, Metaphor, Roebuck & Co., Outdoor Life, and Structure brands, as well as under the Craftsman, Roadhandler, and Levi's, brands. This segment operated 547 full-line stores and 23 specialty stores. Sears Holdings Corporation was founded in 1899 and is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. On October 15, 2018, Sears Holdings Corporation along with its affiliates, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bank
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Sears, based on its industry sub-industry Broadline Retail. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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