SEARS HOMETOWN STORE

OPEN A NEW HOMETOWN STORE IN YOUR MARKET

In this model, we own inventory in the store, which averages $450,000 - $500,000 at retail per store. The store owner is responsible for operating costs, including rent and payroll, and is paid a commission on sales. In addition to selling merchandise, store owners also sell and earn revenue on Protection Agreements, Credit Offerings, and Delivery and Installation services. Other notable details about Sears Hometown Stores include:

• The majority are owner-operated, with over 300 stores across the nation
• Average 6,000 selling square feet
• 60% of sales are home appliances, 23% of sales are lawn and garden

TRAINING AND SUPPORT

Sears Hometown invests considerable time and resources to help our owners be successful. New Owners receive extensive training and support which continues throughout the ownership of your store. This continuous support of our owners is a priority because we are successful only when you are successful!

For New Owner Training we provide:

• Initial training in one of our Certified Field Training Stores
• An in-depth week of training at our Training Store in Dekalb, IL and our Headquarters in Hoffman Estates, IL
• Field Trainer visits to your store prior to and during your Soft Opening

Once your store is open we provide:

• Continuing support through an online curriculum
• Intermediate owner training at our Headquarters 6-12 months after you open the store
• In-store training opportunities throughout the year with our Field Trainers and Vendor Partners
• An annual National Hometown Celebration providing training on new products, the sharing of best practices, motivational speaker presentations, Q & A sessions with the Sears Hometown Staff as well as an opportunity to meet and connect with other owners and enjoy world-class entertainment.
• Sears Hometown also provides a Hometown Solutions Team to support your day-to-day needs and is available to assist you 7 days a week on issues such as systems, products, and procedures.

Most importantly your store will be assigned to a District Sales Manager who will partner with you to coach you and your associates on skills needed to drive sales and profits for your business.