Fate of Local Kmart, Sears Stores Unknown

By Patch Staff

Sears Holdings is expected to shut down at least 100 of its 4,000-plus Kmart and Sears stores, but the list of affected stores has not yet been released.

The planned closures were initially reported in an internal memo from CEO Lou D'Ambrosio that was picked up by the media.

A Sears Holdings spokeswoman told Patch that the list of affected stores has not yet been released.

Pleasanton is home to a  store at , but its fate is also unknown at this point. The closest Sears stores are at Sunvalley mall in Concord and in San Leandro.

The closest Kmart stores are in Hayward, San Leandro, Antioch and Concord. Nationwide, many of the stores were visited by "layaway angels" over the holidays, but now they may need the protection of an angel themselves.

On Tuesday afternoon, traffic was light at the Sears at Stoneridge Mall. However, two shoppers entering the store said they would be disappointed to see this particular store close.

A teenage boy from Pleasanton said he buys clothing and shoes at this Sears store, which is located close to his house. He said Sears has a wide range of items from electronics to appliances to clothes.

"When I come here, I can get everything," he said. "Who wants to drive all over the place when you can just come here."

A woman from Livermore also noted Sears variety of products, in particular its Kenmore appliances.

"I like Sears. They have good prices and a great selection that I like," she said.

However, the Livermore resident said she would not drive to Concord or San Leandro to shop at Sears if the Stoneridge store closed.

"That's too far to go," she said.

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