Sears, the original everything store, nears a bankruptcy filing

Sears more than a century ago pioneered the strategy of selling everything to everyone.

But it has long since given up that mantle as a retail innovator. It was overtaken first by big-box retailers like Walmart and Home Depot and then, by Amazon as the go-to shopping destinations for clothing, tools and appliances.

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