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posted on December 05, 2009 at 11:52PM Inappropriate?

Anyone sell this stuff at your stores yet? I want to see a display but dont know if they are in my local area Sears yet. I think its nice to have some priced up items to attract new customers who usually would go to a custom shop - but now Sears has the big guns with JennAir. 

 

How does it sell? Because I cannot even get a price online!

replies: 8 latest post: August 18, 2010 at 12:24PM by DebinMI
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posted on December 06, 2009 at 12:02AM
 

We've had Jenn-Air for a long time, but it's rare for it to show up on a salesfloor. We have other premium brands in kitchen appliances, like Bosch, KitchenAid, and Electrolux.

Most of our premium customers seek out the Kenmore Elite, or GE Profile (for cooking, anyway). Jenn-Air is very much like Bosch, where people who love it seek it out, and people who aren't familiar with it may not understand the appeal.

posted on December 06, 2009 at 12:08AM
 

ok i gave up. there was a two weekish press release about a whole big exclusive with sears. I want to know if this is not as big a deal as I assumed? I mentioned this line of appliances and a few of my friends' parents eyes lit up... they were shocked that JennAir would be having their exclusive high end stuff at Sears. Is this a moment to be joyful?

posted on December 06, 2009 at 12:13AM
 

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/v_10153_12605_Appliances?sbf=Brand&sbv=Jenn-Air

posted on December 06, 2009 at 12:14AM
 

PRESS RELEASE

Sears will become the sole national retailer of Jenn-Air appliances after the new year, supplanting existing distribution deals between the super-premium Whirlpool brand and Lowe's and The Home Depot. Sears, the nation's No. 1 appliance retailer, said it will introduce 17 Jenn-Air refrigerators, dishwashers and cooking products by mid-month at 255 of its largest stores. Jenn-Air will continue to be available to independent dealers and regional chains.
The move blunts market share gains by the home-improvement channel, and presents Sears with a prestige kitchen collection just as consumers begin planning their holiday entertaining.


Price points for the luxury line run as high as nearly $10,000 for some built-in refrigerator models. Sears has recently beefed up its high-margin premium portfolio with the addition of Bosch appliances and the expansion of its private-label Kenmore Elite collection. "Sears continues to listen to our customers who have voiced their desire for a super-premium line," said Sears' home appliances president Doug Moore. "Our relationship with Jenn-Air to carry its luxury line of kitchen appliances is another great example of how we continue to enhance our brand offerings.

posted on December 06, 2009 at 12:17AM
 
In response to gulicious's post from December 06 2009 12:08AM

Oh, that IS cool. I just found an article about it: http://archives.chicagotribune.com/2009/nov/04/business/chi-biz-jenn-air-sears-nov04

Long story short: Sears is now the exclusive national chain retailer for Jenn-Air. Their products are now in 255 Sears stores (it used to be in 0 stores). Perhaps, as sales for JA products increase, they'll spread to other stores. I certainly wouldn't mind a couple pieces on my floor. Thanks for the heads up!

posted on December 06, 2009 at 12:23AM
 

According to the jenn-air website, on store locator, my store shows up. I'm going to give it a look, but not till the new year, which is when they will roll them out.

posted on February 04, 2010 at 02:57PM
 
In response to BlueCrewGuyInMA's post from December 06 2009 12:02AM

I'm looking for the Jenn Air CVEX 4100 in black.  Can I order it from Sears?  What is the price?  I don't need to see it.

posted on August 18, 2010 at 12:24PM
 

Jenn Air quality is not what it used to be. Do some research online about how unhappy consumers are regarding quality issues and customer service. I will never buy Jenn Air again.

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