Flash ReportSears Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection Coresight Research October 15, 2018 Executive Summary Sears Holdings has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company plans to close a further 142 stores by the end of the year. Edward Lampert has stepped down as CEO. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Financial Confidence Ticks Up Again: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 20, 2025—InfographicRetail Technology Show 2025: Hearing About Sustainability, Smart Fashion, QR Codes, Unified Commerce and MoreThe Agentic AI Playbook: How to Redefine Retail with Intelligent AutonomyWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025
