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After Layoffs, Sears Gets $210 Million Loan
The move comes after another round of store closings and layoffs at the company's Illinois headquarters.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL — Sears Holdings Corp. says it has secured loans for a total of $210 million as the ailing retailer continues to prop up its business.
The Hoffman Estates, Illinois-based company, which operates stores under the Sears and Kmart brands, says it secured loans through its Chairman Eddie Lampert's fund ESL Investment and other sources, according to a government filing.
Last month, it said it was in discussions with lenders to restructure its debt.
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Sears said Wednesday it's laying off 220 workers at its headquarters.
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Sears has been selling off some of its real estate and brands as it tries to raise cash.
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