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posted on December 05, 2008 at 11:46AM Inappropriate?

Our community is growing pretty fast! In the coming months, we'll be adding some new features - some that you'll see and others that are behind the scenes technology.

But, YOU are the reason we're here. So tell us, what should we add to skYOU? We can't guarantee that all suggestions can be done, but it would be great to know what our valued members think. 

Thanks!

replies: 32 latest post: March 27, 2009 at 08:14AM by tornadopat
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posted on December 06, 2008 at 08:23PM
 
an ignore optiplex button?
posted on December 08, 2008 at 02:23PM
 
Goodole, I don't think I've needed to find that button yet. What do you think about being able to form your own groups here?
posted on December 08, 2008 at 07:48PM
 
own groups? what for we playing baseball or something? lol
posted on December 10, 2008 at 10:34AM
 
Yeah, Groups! So, if you have any special interests or reasons you want to meet other people with same hobbies, you'll be able to create a group for your own discussions. How does that sound?
posted on December 13, 2008 at 08:45AM
 
My group would consist of goodole, thatmanguy, we would run these boards.
posted on December 13, 2008 at 12:46PM
 
In response to optiplex745's post from December 13 2008 08:45AM
Haha, optiplex. What would you want to accomplish with such a group? We don't know much about you, why not tell us what you really like to do? Do you have any hobbies?
posted on December 13, 2008 at 05:42PM
 
i figure he just wants to annoy thatman and i
posted on January 12, 2009 at 11:45PM
 

ding ding ding we have a winner!

but seriously, fantasy baseball or football would rock

posted on January 17, 2009 at 10:54PM
 
Would be nice to have some higher ups (Sears executives) on these forums to answer questions/concerns about the company's direction and help resolve issues that may concern a particular store.  This would be something very unique and make stand out them stand out from their competition.  Areas could then be addressed nationwide in stores.  Let the customer know that Sears and Kmart care about them and making sure they are satisfied with their purchases and how the stores are run.
posted on January 18, 2009 at 02:23PM
 
  I agree, It would be great to have execs to listen. Many associates and managers are concerned with the state of things and straight forward talk would be refreshing.
posted on January 19, 2009 at 06:48AM
 

Thanks for the great advice! We've had a number of 'higher ups' post in the forums so far but I agree that it'd be great to have more of them here answering questions or ask a few too.

How do you feel about hearing more form the buying teams? Would you be interested in helping us choose some of the merchandise we buy for the stores?

posted on January 19, 2009 at 08:15AM
 
In response to michelina's post from January 19 2009 06:48AM
michelina said…

How do you feel about hearing more form the buying teams? Would you be interested in helping us choose some of the merchandise we buy for the stores?

yes! maybe we can help them buy stuff people want instead of having to sell it at clearance prices
posted on January 19, 2009 at 06:34PM
 

Just put together some patio furniture and put out some garden items today at our Kmart store in North Dakota.  Kind off funny putting it there next to the Xmas clearance when there is 3 feet of snow outside and its frigid cold!!  Anyways, just wanted to let the patio and garden shop buyers know that I had many pleasant comments on this years line up of patio furniture and garden accessories already from customers.  Martha is on her way out the door (thank god), and her boring designs are being replaced more vibrant and modern loking colors in both the essential home and the new Jacelyn Smith garden furniture line  I strolled through Wal-Mart the other day and their designs for this year don't compare well to Kmarts even though they are so cheap lol! I must say I thought I was at Target(modern, chic) for a minute when I looked at the bold colors and designs this year.  Also, I noted that the Jacleyn Smith items were much cheaper and seemed to be of better quality than Martha's old designs.  Good to see Kmart getting back to its roots.  Please let the buyers know to keep up the good work.

posted on January 23, 2009 at 08:40AM
 
Hey Fixkmart, that's great news! I'll make sure they see these posts. More importantly, the buyers will definitely have more visibility in the community too! Thanks for your suggestions!
posted on January 24, 2009 at 08:16AM
 

Green is better than red, right?  Going green online could be done on a shoestring and even done in stores cheaply too. 

Maybe you could put reusable shopping bags by EVERY register and simply train people to ask if they'd like to have one instead of a plastic bag....for a small fee(maybe benefiting cancer.  Half of americans will have some form of cancer during their lifetime.)

One could use their imagination and easily find benefits for our Company by exploring the impact of a reusable SEARS/KMART bag.  Competitors don't want to see their merchandise leaving in our bags, plus if it's in a customers home its a conversation piece.  It could be good for our sales bc it is an add on sale, corporate heavy weights could get yet another write off, etc..  It would be appealing to anyone under the right circumstance and the good PR would be a boost in any quarter. 

posted on January 24, 2009 at 10:31AM
 

Willis4play brings up a good point.  I noticed our local Sears FINALLY got reusable shopping bags about two weeks ago.  The only problem?  They are all stacked over in the women's department.  I bought some shirts the other day and had to trek all the way across the store and back just to get a reusable bag.  These bags need to be at every register.

Kmart is the same way.  The Jefferson City, MO Kmart has reusable bags -- but they aren't well displayed.  The Sedalia, MO store I've seen reusable bags in maybe once?

This is free advertising folks -- get on the bandwagon!

 

posted on January 24, 2009 at 12:03PM
 
Back in my day, We didnt have any bags. We carried everything with our hands and if we couldnt carry it we wouldnt take it. We were a lot stronger back in my day.
posted on January 24, 2009 at 08:00PM
 

I am an avid collector of the "green" bags.  I am using them for everything.  Especially when my students forget their backpacks and they have a lot to carry home.  I was at Sears today so of corse I baught a bag.

One suggestion might be the one IKEA did--which is to charge 5 to 10 cents for each bag.  Then use the profits to sell the "green" cloth bags cheaper.  Or use the profits for a charity like Willis4play suggested. 

Another idea that I'd love as a teacher is to donate cloth bags to local schools for kids without backpacks.

posted on January 28, 2009 at 09:20AM
 
Kristine - Going 'Green' is really important to us at Sears and Kmart. I'll forward your suggestion to our team of folks who are dedicated to this. Thanks for the great suggestion!
posted on January 28, 2009 at 09:20AM
 
Kristine - Going 'Green' is really important to us at Sears and Kmart. I'll forward your suggestion to our team of folks who are dedicated to this. Thanks for the great suggestion!
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