Sears
A former competitor to Walmart, against which Walmart employed a strategy of focusing on suburban markets first.
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Videos Mentioning Sears

E6: Big Tech antitrust aftermath, potential effects of an M&A clampdown on Silicon Valley & more
All-In Podcast
Former retail giant, mentioned as an example of stores that failed due to changing consumer habits and the rise of Amazon.

Sequoia VC Reveals: The One Trait That Built Airbnb, DoorDash & Zappos
The Knowledge Project Podcast
A former competitor to Walmart, against which Walmart employed a strategy of focusing on suburban markets first.

Understand & Apply the Psychology of Money to Gain Greater Happiness | Morgan Housel
Andrew Huberman
An American department store chain, mentioned as an example of a company that declined due to lack of pressure to innovate after past success.

E54: Spread trading big tech, capital allocation, Zillow's misfire, Progressives suffer losses
All-In Podcast
Sears is cited as an example of traditional commerce companies that would be part of a basket to short against a long Amazon position in a spread trade.

Doug McMillon — CEO of Walmart | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A historical retail giant discussed in the context of companies that were once dominant but underestimated newer competitors like Walmart.

Seth Godin Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A retail company that had an agreement with Nike regarding advertising, and was later involved in a dispute where Nike pulled products from all their stores.

Two Legendary Founders: Travis Kalanick & Michael Dell Live from Austin, Texas
All-In Podcast
Cited as a company that may not have transitioned as successfully during the internet revolution.

Bill Ackman: Dealing with Haters, My Largest Trade Ever, and Sounding the Alarm for the Government
The Knowledge Project Podcast
Referenced as an 'old-line department store' that hasn't sufficiently innovated, contributing to the challenges faced by malls.

John Crowley Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
The store where John Crowley and his dad bought a helmet and gold spray paint to make a Notre Dame helmet.