Sears Hometown Shop Talk New Store Openings
September 14, 2010 Hometown Store 4 comments
This is an exciting time of year for Hometown Stores. Not only are we on the verge of the holiday selling season, but this is when new store openings hit a frenzied pace. Not sure why it happens, but every year we peak around now. If all goes according to plan, we will open an average of two stores a week from here until the end of the year. The challenges abound, but getting stores open on time and under budget is what our New Store Team does best. We know each one is special and unique to the owner and their community and we treat it that way. Despite having been involved with hundreds of store openings, the excitement, the anticipation, the anxiety...and the sound of the register ringing...is still a thrill! (Those whove been there know what Im talking about.)
Working part time at Sears in Brockton, MA during high school, it would have been hard to envision where my career would take me or how the company would evolve. Ive had the good fortune to work with incredibly talented people and live in some great places (Ive got to tell you, Chicago is nice, but it doesnt compare to Newport, RI or Hyannis, MA). For the last 16 years, Ive been involved in business development, having worked with Homelife Furniture, The Great Indoors, and Sears Home Appliance Showrooms. But growing Hometown Stores has proved to be the most exciting. With over 200 new stores opened in the last four years...obviously this is a winning format!
One thing that sets this business apart is the way we operate. The organization is lean and empowered. Team members are talented and accountable. We measure results in days- not weeks or months. New ideas are welcomed (actually required) and processes regularly reviewed and amended...change is a constant. All of this allows us to move, adapt and execute fast while ensuring a high degree of quality and consistency. When combined with the energy and enthusiasm of our owners, it doesnt get any better for people who thrive on this sort of stuff.
If youre able and can spare the time, please support locally owned and operated Sears stores.
About Me
My name is Peter Nero. I am the Director of New Stores for Sears Hometown Stores, LLC. I have two kids and have pretty much worked for Sears forever.
About Sears Hometown Stores
Sears Hometown Stores are two Sears store formats located away from shopping malls. Hometown Store is locally owned and operated Sears stores and Home Appliance Showroom is the leader in home appliance shopping. Our friendly and knowledgeable store owners and showroom managers proudly serve your local community and offer you largest selection of home appliances, tool and lawn and garden equipment, and home electronics, exceptional customer service, best price guaranteed plus credit, delivery, installation and protection agreements.
Sears Hometown Stores established in 1993
Sears Home Appliance Showroom established in 2007
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