Sears biography

Sears, Roebuck and Co., commonly known as Sears (/ sɪərz / SEERZ), [7] is an American chain of department stores and online retailer. The company was founded in by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck and reincorporated in by Richard Sears and Julius Rosenwald. Sears grew into one of the nation’s largest corporations, redefining the American shopping experience in the process. Its year history embodies the rise and fall of American consumer culture. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
The lifetime of Sears has spanned and embodied the rise of modern American consumer culture. The year-old mass merchandiser that was once the largest retailer in the United States is part of.