The rise and fall

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Sears was once the largest retailer in the world — at its peak, it made up nearly 1% of the U.S. economy and built the iconic Sears Tower in Chicago. From mail-order catalogs and Craftsman tools to Kenmore appliances and Allstate Insurance, Sears was the Amazon of its time. Big thanks to HighLevel for sponsoring this video. HighLevel is like the Swiss Army Knife for small businesses — it handles email, texts, funnels, CRM, and more, all in one place. You can try it free at https://www.gohighlevel.com/michael-girdley 👇 SUBSCRIBE for more business breakdowns https://www.youtube.com/@Michael-Girdley?sub_confirmation=1 Get my free guide → Why Great Businesses Fail: 10 Multi-Million Dollar Mistakes To Avoid: https://links.girdley.com/10fails-yt ------------------------------------------------------------------ ► For sponsorships or inquiries please reach out to: alexandro@girdley.com ► Get my weekly letter to business owners: essential insights to run, grow, and stay ahead in your business → https://links.girdley.com/newsletter-yt ► Free events on all things small business: https://links.girdley.com/lectures-yt ► Deep dives on businesses for sale: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast ► Follow me on Twitter/X: https://x.com/girdley ------------------------------------------------------------------ But then came Walmart, Target, Kmart, and eventually e-commerce. The rise and fall of Sears is a story of innovation, missteps, and lost opportunities. In this video, we’ll explore Sears’ history, its glory days, and the mistakes that led to bankruptcy. If you’re interested in business documentaries, corporate history, or learning from the collapse of retail giants like Sears, Toys R Us, and Circuit City — this video is for you.