Sears Hometown Shop Talk – Holidays

Nov

07

2009

It’s official. The Holidays are here. My neighbors in back of us have red and green Christmas lights stung across the outside of their house. Today, the Christmas tree ceremony is being held downtown. My kids will soon catch the Santa bug in a big way.  They have already begun their “What I want for Christmas” wish list, which will continue to expand.

 

Our family enjoys the Holidays – decorating, making cookies, dressing up for parties, and figuring out what presents we are giving each other. Holiday shopping usually helps get everyone in the mood, but sometimes, can detract from the meaning. I like to shop because I like the experience – the cool brisk air as we walk from store to store, the jingle of bells from the Salvation Army Santa, and, of course, seeing the decorations and lights. Shopping has its downside – crowds, carrying around a big heavy coat while shopping inside, and going from store to store looking for that one special item and it’s sold out because its special to a lot of other people too. For me, this is extremely frustrating and can zap the spirit right out of me.

 

Ahhh…the benefit of shopping online. There are no crowds. Items can be found with ease and best of all is being able to shop when it’s convenient to me.

 

At Sears Hometown Stores, we believe in “Shopping Your Way”. If the gift you are looking for is not on the sales floor, we’ll find it for you online, and order it for you. Pick it up in-store and shipping is free. This saves time (and a little money too).  Freeing up a little time is great for me during the holidays as it gives me time to see the sparkle in my kids eyes and time to enjoy the season with family and friends.

 

How do you shop for the Holidays?  What have you found to be great secrets or time-savers for finding that perfect gift?

 

About Me

 

My name is Marty Kozar and I am the Division Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Sears Hometown Stores, LLC.

 

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

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Comments

[Robert Stinnett]

I absolutely hate fighting the crowds during the holidays. One of the things I love is that I can now do the Sears layaway online. My Christmas shopping is done -- and the only time I'll be visiting the mall is to pick my stuff up once its paid for!