Bankruptcy Judge Says He Will Approve Lampert Purchase of Sears

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A bankruptcy judge approved Edward Lampert's purchase of Sears, which will keep the doors open at more than 400 stores

 

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Judge Jesse Furman of Manhattan federal court ruled that Windstreams financial maneuvering was “too cute by half”... & that it Deprived Bondholders of valuable assets.. sound familiar

It didn't need to get to this and he's unlikely to turn it around

chapter22

Sears needs to dump Kmart and rebrand itself as 'Sears + Plus'...a Super Sears with Groceries, Home and Garden to better compete with Walmart, Target, etc.

6 months?

They will soon close, its Eddy Lampert, he's great at destroying companies.

I see the clown is still delaying the inevitable

Tough times

I love Sears

It looks an awful lot like he knowingly tanked the company so he could buy it on the cheap in bankruptcy proceedings (it happens)

Probably paid too much . Any amount would be too much . Amazing !

well it is a dead company now. The old fashion cut it up and sell it off.

Saudades da Sears . Come back to Brazil Sears . 'Satisfação garantida ou seu dinheiro de volta '

maybe prices for their made in the usa junk will get lower too?

A losing battle.....monetarily & every other way too...sometimes you just HAVE to let go... sears retail

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