ShipVantage - Save on Shipping this Holiday!

Nov

20

2009

 

Talk about a great deal…has anyone heard of the new Holiday ShipVantageprogram on Sears.com? In my opinion, this has got to be one of the greatest deals – ever!

 

I was on Sears.comlooking for a new headboardfor my daughter’s bedroom when I noticed my selection was eligible for ShipVantage. With ShipVantage you can receive unlimited shipping on all mailable items to the U.S. for just $19.99 for a 60-day trial or $79 for 12 months. And yes, the headboard was flagged mailable!

 

Benefits include:

-shipping of 3.5 million items

-shipping as often as you want - unlimited free shipping

-shipping as many as you want - no minimum purchase required

  

Now, with the holidays near, this is a perfect option for me. I love shopping online, but the thing that drives me crazy is paying all the shipping charges. Just last week, I just purchased an item on a web site and then two days later I saw something else I wanted – thus, I had to pay two base shipping rates. The second item I bought was only $9.99 on sale (which was great price), but with shipping, it was $16 – nearly the same price I would have paid in store.  

 

With ShipVantage, I don’t have to worry about any of that. Shipping is free once I’ve purchased the membership, so I can place 10 $10 orders and don’t have to pay shipping each time. Also, if I want to expedite my shipping, I get a discounted rate.

 

*Membership includes unlimited FREE Standard shipping

*Expedited shipping is $.99 per item

*Premium shipping is $3.99 per item

 

As Black Friday nears (and with all the special promotions and Deals of Day on Sears.com), this is a great option for someone like me, who is a bargain shopper, looking for good buy.

 

SHC-MichelleH is a wife, mom and Sears Holdings employee who blogs about her experiences using Sears.com.

Behind the Scenes at the Sears Fashion Holiday Shoot

Nov

20

2009

Earlier this week I posted the first of our Holiday Fashion Spots.  We're now giving you an inside look at the making of these spots with our behind the scenes video...check it out!

Let us know what you think of our new look.  Isn't the music great?

See You on Facebook

Nov

20

2009

Welcome to Sears Hometown Shop Talk – our blog to share personal and professional experiences about Sears.

 

A few weeks ago, I flew to my home town near Long Beach, California to attend my elementary school reunion (yes, elementary school).  I went to a small school and had the same 30 people in my class for 8 years and, in some cases, high school. We were a tight-knit group and the bond we formed will last a lifetime. I have to say that everyone looked great and we had the best time.

 

This was only possible because we all reconnected on Facebook. We even dragged folks that weren’t already on the site along to ensure we had a good communication in coordinating the events. At the end of the night, I heard “see you on Facebook” from nearly everyone. That was interesting.

 

It truly dawned on me the power of this medium (so I’m a little slow on the uptake).  Along with the picture and status updates from friends, I see personal reviews on movies, music and products. All of this comes totally unsolicited and unbiased from my friends, the people I trust. To me, this is absolutely the most powerful form of advertising available.

 

I have seen people ask what type of vacuum cleaner to buy, what amazing dish washer detergent they are now using, and what type of service they received at restaurants and other retail stores.  All of this coming from people I trust is much more powerful than any commercial I see, radio ad I hear or weekly preprint I receive.  I have instant access to “my community” anywhere I go.

 

Our Sears Hometown Stores are located in areas where community means everything! The type of advice they receive on product and the service they receive will be known throughout the community almost immediately. Talk about pressure! 

 

The Sears Hometown Stores represent a physical “facebook” like environment where their legendary customer service is known throughout their communities. Go in and see for yourself how our Sears Hometown Store owners lead their communities.  They stand behind what they sell and will have you telling your friends how great the experience was! Find us. Friends us. Follow us.

 

About Me

 

My name is Carlos Fojo and I am the Vice President and General Manager of the Sears Hometown Stores LLC based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.  When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife Cindy and three beautiful kids (they all get their looks from her) Julia, Emily and Charlie.

 

About Sears Hometown Stores

 

Sears Hometown Stores are part of the retail operation of Sears Holdings Corporation and located away from shopping malls. Sears Hometown Store is the locally owned and operated store and Sears Home Appliance Showroom is the leader in home appliance shopping. Our friendly and knowledgeable store owners and showroom managers proudly serve your local community and offer you the largest selection of Home Appliances, Tool and Lawn and Garden equipment, and Home Electronics, Sears brands like Craftsman, Kenmore and DieHard, and exceptional customer service, best price guaranteed plus credit, delivery, installation services and protection agreements.

 

Sears Hometown Stores established in 1993

www.SearsHomeTownStores.com

 

Sears Home Appliance Showroom established in 2007

www.SearsHomeApplianceShowroom.com

 

Sears in Spanish

espanol.sears.com 

 

 

Expert Focus: Rachel Davis - Interior Designer

Nov

19

2009

Last week, I started a series on the expert staff at Manage My Home. Our featured expert this week is Rachel Davis, partner at c&d designs, ltd.

RACHEL DAVIS - Interior Design
"I studied not only design but also works by the world's most famous architects. The best of my global passion for design and my early influences can be seen in my work today."

One essential tool
A power drill

On my weekend list

• Painting my dining room chairs lime green
• Checking out sample sales
• Filling the empty picture frames in my apartment
• Watching my soccer team, the Chicago Fire, play in the conference finals

One last idea
I try to use my weekends to work on some of the projects that I don't have time for during the week.

If you love this series and want more, you can become a member of Manage My Home and opt-in to our email program. We feature a new expert every Thursday in our Weekender email. In addition to introducing you to our expert team, we provide links to resources for you to get the most out of your weekend.

Alex, Marketing Manager
ManageMyHome.com

Sears Hometown Shop Talk – Proceed to Succeed

Nov

19

2009

This past weekend, I had an outing with my brother and 28 other guys that I wrote about planning for in a previous blog. On an unseasonably balmy November evening, we went to a partially indoor golf ball driving range where there were a series of games to play that involved hitting the golf balls towards various targets located on the ground. Luckily, the computer keeps score via microchips in each ball (what an excellent application of technology!). There were varying degrees of skill within this 30 man group. For those who don’t golf frequently, there was the thought in the back of their mind, “what will everyone think if I miss?” This thought doesn’t make it any easier to hit the ball in front of everyone! Many tried and some failed to hit the ball on occasion (I whiffed once), but fun was had by all and everyone improved as the games and events of the evening unfurled.

 

Someone once told me, “doubt is the devil’s most used but least recognized tool” and it seems to be true. “What will everyone think if I miss?” is doubting that success can be obtained through failure; if you never swing the club, you won’t improve. Doubt may hold you back from doing what you need to be successful and gain confidence in yourself. We’re trying www.mygofer.com, weblogs, social media, expansion through hometown ownership, and many other tools at Sears Holdings. How will you proceed to succeed?

 

About Me

 

I am John Farabee, and I am the National Inventory Manager for Sears Hometown Stores and Sears Home Appliance Showrooms based in Hoffman Estates, IL. My team and I work with all Sears teams and Hometown Owners to make sure the right amount of merchandise is in the right place at the right time because you’re important to me. 

 

About Sears Hometown Stores

 

Sears Hometown Stores are part of the retail operation of Sears Holdings Corporation and located away from shopping malls. Sears Hometown Store is the locally owned and operated store and Sears Home Appliance Showroom is the leader in home appliance shopping. Our friendly and knowledgeable store owners and showroom managers proudly serve your local community and offer you the largest selection of Home Appliances, Tool and Lawn and Garden equipment, and Home Electronics, Sears brands like Craftsman, Kenmore and DieHard, and exceptional customer service, best price guaranteed plus credit, delivery, installation services and protection agreements.

 

Sears Hometown Stores established in 1993

www.SearsHomeTownStores.com

 

Sears Home Appliance Showroom established in 2007

www.SearsHomeApplianceShowroom.com

 

Sears in Spanish

espanol.sears.com 

 

 

Black Friday Now! Doorbusters for Saturday November 21st

Nov

18

2009

 

The holiday shopping season is fully upon us!  Here at Sears, we've decided that just one Black Friday isn't enough - we're going to have Black Friday deals every Saturday through Christmas.  There are some AMAZING deals happening THIS weekend, here's a preview of some of the best ones:

• LG 50” Class 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV Sale $879.99, Reg 1199.99, Save $320, While quantities last, minimum 2 per store, no rainchecks.
• Craftsman 3-gallon Compressor Sale $79.99, Reg $139.99, Save $60  
• ¼ carat total weight diamond or ruby ring – NOTE – this is “Available Only In-Stores” Sale $59.99, Reg $159.99, Save $100
• Basic Essentials 10-piece roaster $4.99 Final (after $10 Mail in Rebate), Reg $24.99, Save $20 – NOTE – this is “Available Only In-Stores”

Doors open early on Saturday at 7:00am and the deals run through Noon.  Click here for more details.  Don't forget to come back to MySears and review your purchases!

MYSEARS.COM WISHBOOK SCAVENGER HUNT SWEEPSTAKES 2009 OFFICIAL RULES 11/18/09 to 12/15/09

Nov

18

2009

Mysears.com Wishbook Scavenger hunt sweepsTAKES

2009 Official Rules

 

No Purchase Necessary. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING A PRIZE.  Void Where Prohibited.

 

1.      HOW TO ENTER:  Visit www.mysears.com  (“Website”), follow the onscreen instructions to become a registered user of the Website, and follow the onscreen instructions to participate.  The “MySears.com Wishbook Scavenger Hunt Sweepstakes” (“Sweepstakes”) begins at 12:01 AM Central Time on November 18, 2009 and ends at 11:59 PM Central Time on December 15, 2009, 2009 (“Entry Period”).  Not responsible for lost, late, damaged, misdirected, illegible or incomplete entries, all of which are void.   Each Wednesday during the Entry Period, a Sponsor representative will start a new Website discussion thread which will explain how to participate in the weekly Wishbook online scavenger hunt by finding four (4) items from http://wishbook.sears.com/1C4ae1e53c60046938.cde.  Each Friday during the Entry Period, a Sponsor representative will post a Website discussion thread message with a bonus round online Wishbook scavenger hunt question.  Only those entrants who answer the Wednesday online scavenger hunt will be able obtain an additional entry into the weekly drawing by answering the Friday online scavenger hunt bonus question.  Entrants will be required to submit all answers privately to Molly Lipsitz (SHC-MollyL) via the Website’s private comment feature.  Answers that are incomplete or are not sent via the Website’s private message feature will be deemed void.  Limit one regular entry (in response to the Wednesday scavenger hunt question) and one bonus entry (in response to the Friday scavenger hunt question) per person per week during the Entry Period.

 

In the event of dispute over the identity of a potential winner, online entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry, and the potential winner may be required to provide identification sufficient to show that he/she is the authorized account holder of the email address submitted upon entry. "Authorized account holder" is the natural person who is assigned to an email address by the Internet Access provider, online service provider, or other organization that is responsible for assigning email addresses.

 

Proof of emailing does not constitute proof of delivery or entry. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned to entrant. Every entry submission must be manually keystroked and/or manually entered by the individual entrant. Automated and/or repetitive electronic submission of entries (including but not limited to entries made using any script, macro, bot or sweepstakes service) will be disqualified, and transmissions from any related email or IP addresses may be blocked.

 

2.      ELIGIBILITY:  Open only to legal U.S. residents who are individuals 18 years of age or older, excluding employees of Sears Holdings Management Corporation, its respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, related companies and advertising and promotion agencies, and the families and/or household members of each of the above.

 

3.      DRAWING:  Each Tuesday during the Entry Period, a potential winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received during the prior week.  Valid entries received during one weekly prize drawing period will not be included during subsequent weekly entry periods.  Drawings will be conducted by a representative or designee of Sponsor, whose decisions are final on all matters relating to this Sweepstakes.  Winner does not need to be present at time of drawing; he/she will be contacted by email, telephone and/or mail in Sponsor’s sole discretion.

 

4.      PRIZE:  There will be one weekly (1) Prize, consisting of a $100 Sears electronic gift card.  Approximate Retail Value (ARV) of each Prize:  $100.   ARV of all prizes:  $400.  Gift card restrictions may apply.  Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received prior to drawing.  Limit one Prize per household.  Prizes won by minors will be awarded in minor’s name to a parent or legal guardian, who will be required to sign all required documents. 

 

5.      PRIZE ACCEPTANCE:  By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final in all respects.  Prizes are not transferable. Taxes on Prize are sole responsibility of winner.  No Prize substitutions or cash redemptions allowed except by Sponsor, who may substitute a Prize of equal or greater value if advertised Prize becomes unavailable.  Winners may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility/release of liability and publicity (where permitted) within a time period designated by Sponsor, or Prize may be forfeited.   If potential Winner cannot be reached, if he/she is found to ineligible, if he/she cannot or does not comply with these Official Rules, or if his/her prize or prize notification or any prize correspondence is returned as undeliverable, potential Winner may be disqualified and an alternate may be selected from the remaining eligible entries at Sponsors’ sole discretion.  By accepting Prize, winner consents to use of name and likeness for advertising purposes worldwide without limitation and without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.  By accepting prize, winner further agrees to release Sponsor and its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, related companies and advertising and promotion agencies, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees and agents from any and all liability, loss or damage of any kind arising out of or in connection with their participation in this Sweepstakes or with respect to awarding, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any Prize.  Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other errors in the printing, the offering or the announcement of any prize of the promotion.

6.      INTERNET:   By participating, entrants hereby agree that Sponsor is not responsible for incomplete, lost, late, damaged, illegible, misplaced or misdirected email entries or faulty transmissions, technical computer hardware or software failures of any kind, lost or interrupted or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled, misrouted, scrambled or delayed computer transmission or other errors or problems of any kind, whether mechanical, human, electronic or otherwise, which may limit a user's ability to participate in the Sweepstakes. Entrants further agree that Sponsor assumes no responsibility or liability for (a) any incorrect or inaccurate entry information, or for any faulty, failed, garbled or jumbled electronic data transmissions; (b) any unauthorized access to, or theft, destruction or alteration of entries at any point in the operation of this Sweepstakes; (c) any technical malfunction, failure, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or communications line failure, regardless of cause, with regard to any equipment, systems, networks, lines, satellites, servers, computers or providers utilized in any aspect of the operation of the Sweepstakes; or, (d) inaccessibility or unavailability of the internet or the website or any combination thereof; (e) any injury or damage to participants or to any other person's computer which may be related to or resulting from any attempt to participate in the Sweepstakes or download any materials in the Sweepstakes.

Sponsor reserves the right to (1) disqualify any entrant and void any entries of an entrant who has engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct, fraud or other misconduct relative to this Sweepstakes or otherwise attempted to tamper with or impair the Sweepstakes, and to (2) cancel, modify, suspend or terminate the online portion of the Sweepstakes if, in Sponsor's sole opinion, technical failures, applicable laws or regulations, virus, bugs, unauthorized human intervention or other cause destroys the integrity of the Sweepstakes or otherwise corrupts or impairs the administration, security, legality, fairness or proper play of the Sweepstakes or any part thereof.

Sponsor also reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual found to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or the website, or to be acting in any manner Sponsor deems to be in violation of the Official Rules or disruptive, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned for any reason, including without limitation, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, violation of applicable law or regulation or any other causes which may corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes or for any other reason, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes in whole or in part.

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A USER OR ENTRANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

5.      WINNERS’ LIST:  The winners’ names will be available on http://blogs.mysears.com from November 24, 2009 to February 15, 2010.

 

Sponsor: Sears Holdings Management Corporation, 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, IL  60179

 

Sears Hometown Shop Talk – Shop Your Way

Nov

18

2009

Are you ready for some shopping? Sears Hometown Stores is ready for you come in and see the great selection of appliances, televisions, tools, sporting good equipment, and many other hot items.  The Hometown Stores team is gearing for a fantastic holiday season and will provide excellent customer service. You can expect to get the best price because we check our competition to make sure you’re getting the lowest price.  Now with the introduction of our new program Shop Your Way Rewards you can get 1% or more back in rewards and it’s free to sign up.

 

With more top brands than anyone else and great customer service, I ask again, “Are you ready for some shopping!” I’m ready!

About Me

My name is Ulsen Anderson and I am the Director of Finance for Hometown Stores.

About Sears Hometown Stores

 

Sears Hometown Stores are part of the retail operation of Sears Holdings Corporation and located away from shopping malls. Sears Hometown Store is the locally owned and operated store and Sears Home Appliance Showroom is the leader in home appliance shopping. Our friendly and knowledgeable store owners and showroom managers proudly serve your local community and offer you the largest selection of Home Appliances, Tool and Lawn and Garden equipment, and Home Electronics, Sears brands like Craftsman, Kenmore and DieHard, and exceptional customer service, best price guaranteed plus credit, delivery, installation services and protection agreements.

 

Sears Hometown Stores established in 1993

www.SearsHomeTownStores.com

 

Sears Home Appliance Showroom established in 2007

www.SearsHomeApplianceShowroom.com

 

Sears in Spanish

espanol.sears.com

 

 

Fabulous Sweaters for $15 and under, start your Holiday Gift shopping today!

Nov

17

2009

This week the Sears Apparel team launches the first of 4 new TV spots for the holiday season featuring great fashion at hot prices.  We had a fun time pulling these spots together with all of our great styles for holiday.  Check it out for gift ideas for your family and friends.  They'll never know what a steal it was!

Stay tuned for more in outerwear, denim and other fashion items in the coming weeks!!!

Three Reasons to Get an E-Reader

Nov

17

2009

You have heard of them, and maybe you have even researsched them a little. Still not convinved? Here are some reasons to consider buying an e-reader for yourself or the avid reader in your life:

 

1-   Save space: These little gadgets can hold up to 1500 books which is a great way to reduce clutter

2-   Save your back: can you imagine not having to carry around several heavy books in your backpack? These little books weigh less than a pound!

3-   Save Money: digital books cost less and therefore we pay less for them. It’s also easier to update the information for a text book for example which means you are more likely to get the most updated information.

 

Need help choosing the right one? Check out these options from Sony!