I was told that back in the 70s the Sears CEO was asked how they would respond to Walmart....his answer.”We’re Sears Roebuck...we don’t have to respond to anyone”!!!!
Many years ago, it was generally known that rather than the best and the brightest, Sears hired from below the peak of the curve.
I always wondered about the Sears shoe selling husband of my mother’s adopted sister.