Sears began in 1892 as a mail-order company selling watches and jewelry. Sears began opening retail stores in 1925. For six decades, Sears was the largest retailer in the United States. (In 1990, Walmart became the nation's largest retailer.) There are now only 33 Sears stores remaining.

Sears is closing its last department store in Illinois, the retailer's home state

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