Sears Canada

Sears Canada was the former Canadian division of Sears, a department store chain. Sears Canada operated across all provinces and territories of Canada. It boasted an extensive network comprising 196 corporate stores (Sears, Sears Home, Sears Outlet/Fashion Outlet, Sears Central Services), 195 dealer stores, 38 home-improvement showrooms, and 108 Sears Travel offices. Additionally, Sears maintained a nationwide home maintenance, repair, and installation network to cater to customer needs.
To facilitate its transportation and logistics requirements, Sears relied on SLH Transport, a wholly owned subsidiary based in Kingston, Ontario. SLH Transport was a reputable freight trucking company that operated a fleet of 620 trucks, 3,700 trailers, and employed 900 associates. Its terminals were strategically positioned throughout Canada.
Apart from its physical store presence, Sears offered a comprehensive general merchandise catalogue with over 1,800 merchandise pickup locations, further expanding its reach. Impressively, a Sears location was accessible within a 10-minute drive for approximately 93% of Canadians. This widespread availability contributed to Sears' convenience and accessibility.
At its peak, Sears Canada employed approximately 33,000 individuals across the company, providing numerous job opportunities and supporting the Canadian workforce.
=== Bankruptcy ===
Unfortunately, in 2017, Sears Canada filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leading to the closure of all its locations. Despite efforts by a management group led by the company's executive chairman, Brandon Stranzl, to take over the retailer, their attempt ultimately proved unsuccessful.
Unfortunately, following its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2017, Sears Canada underwent liquidation, resulting in the closure of all its stores and the sale of its assets.
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==See also==
*Hudson's Bay - competitor
*Sears - American subsidiary
*Sears Mexico - Mexican subsidiary
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