Senator Harry Reid + Sears Outlet - Our new store in Henderson, Nevada

What a glorious grand opening in Henderson, NV. The Sears Outlet team had a wonderful time as Senator Reid sent an aide and a commendation for the store opening. We welcome our 93rd store into the Sears Outlet family, with many more to come!

Treadmills 101

Interested in buying a treadmill? Our team in Philadelphia gives you information about what to look for when buying one. Check it out!

Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Retailers struggled last year with Black Friday sales amidst a struggling economy. This year, indications are leading me to believe that shoppers are still wary, but online sales have jumped. All the big box retailers have ramped up their online sales capabilities, aiming to take a piece of market share away from Amazon.com.

Sears Outlet's push into the e-commerce sphere took a big jump this Friday since this was the first year we took web orders on our site. What does this mean? It means you can go to our Sears Outlet website, add a product to your cart and check out. Several of the Black Friday promotions, as well as many of the crazy holiday deals will continue into Cyber Monday so check us out if you haven't gotten a chance!

Sears Outlet Announces New Store Opening in Cincinnati, OH!!

What a great feeling to have a new Sears Outlet opening! Below is the press release for the big news. We're almost to 100 stores! Let's keep it rollling!

Oct 8, 2009

Sears Outlet Announces New Store Opening in Cincinnati, OH

Hoffman Estates, IL, Oct 8, 2009 - Sears announces the Grand Opening of a new Sears Outlet location at 10200 Colerain Ave in Cincinnati, OH this Saturday, October 10, 2009.

The outlet will feature some of the best names in appliances, tools, fitness equipment, TV’s, mattresses sets, lawn & garden and more at 20-60% the retail price. Plus 60-80% off Lands’ End clearance apparel.

“Sears is the leading retailer for washers, dryers and refrigerators in the country,” said Jaime Brooks, vice president and president, Sears Outlet. “Sears Outlets provide a great format for shoppers to buy nationally recognized brands that are important to home and family life at significantly reduced prices while still receiving the customer service, access to the same warranties and credit solutions offered at Sears’ full-line stores.”

The Cincinnati outlet features brand names that include: Kenmore, Whirlpool, LG, and GE appliances, along with Craftsman, NordicTrack, Sony, Sealy and Land’s End. The merchandise is new, one-of-a-kind, out of carton, discontinued, used, reconditioned, or scratch and dented. Irregularities prevent many items from being sold as new, which means they’re available at a great value for our customers. Sears Outlets stores also carry name brands from other retailers and are the exclusive liquidator for Fisher & Paykel appliances which can be found in homes throughout Europe, New Zealand and Australia.

The Cincinnati outlet receives new shipments of merchandise throughout the week and prices are continually marked down so shoppers are encouraged to check back often. Customers can take the items home that day or have their merchandise delivered to their home.

Sears Outlets currently has over 80 locations throughout the United States.

The New Chic: Searching For A Bargain At An Outlet

The Bargain Hunter is always on the lookout for deals. So I asked myself: How many discount outlet stores can you think of that will sell refrigerators, washers and dryers and other home appliances alongside CLOTHING? I couldn't think of many except for Sears Outlet. In responding to customer needs, they've added new apparel-only and hybrid (apparel + appliance) stores across the country (most recently in Hendersonville, TN). Check out a picture of one of their stores in Marietta, Georgia:



In today's world, there are so many discount apparel options. There's burlington coat factory, JC Penney outlet, TJ Maxx, Marshall's, etc. But I've found that Sears Outlet is a little different from those guys and here's why:

Prices: Once you come visit, you'll see what I mean. I've seen Lands End shirts for as low as $3, and many of the clothes are up to 80% off everyday prices.

Assortment: They don't carry everything that the other discounters do. Sears Outlets have their own styles, brands and products.

Bargain Hunter's Shopping Experience: You can find really good stuff at these stores. The treasure hunt is part of the excitement when I go to an outlet. New merchandise comes in on a regular basis.

Home Appliances: You have the option to look for clothes, but you can also browse the selection of large and small home appliances in hybrid stores. It's a really convenient feature of these stores.

So if you're close by to one of the new hybrid or apparel-only stores, I recommend that you check it out. Let us know what you think. Happy bargain hunting!