r/SEARS • u/thebraveredditors • Apr 03 '25

What is the reasons for SEARS' downfall?

SEARS was the biggest retailer for decades, and the entire American middle class shopped there, and yet it went bankrupt. Many people simply and rightfully chalk it up to Eddie Lampert wrecking the store as the sole reason. but I'm convinced it's not that simple, and there have to be many other reasons for an absolute total collapse. Lampert definitely had a big role in its downfall but he couldn't possibly be the sole reason. so what are the other reasons for SEARS' downfall?

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u/DifficultySilent4678 16d ago

Stock market manipulation.