The Kmart-Sears Merger

American Voices

November 24, 2004 | ISSUE 40•47

Last week, Kmart bought Sears in a surprise $11 billion deal, creating the nation's third-largest retailer. What do you think?

It's about time a serious heavyweight challenged Wal-Mart's position as the most depressing place on earth.

Etta Newkirk
Radiation Therapist
As a major purchaser of lawn shit, I'm as happy as I let myself get.

Chester Hoyt
Systems Analyst
Does this mean the Sears Tower will be repurposed for Kmart? Just think how awesome a giant red neon "K" is gonna look up there on the top of that mamma jamma!

Javier DeKalb
Winch Operator
I'm glad I no longer have to choose between Kmart and Sears. It often made things very uncomfortable.

Leo Nevins
Biologist
I'm gonna love the look on their faces when I announce that I, F.W. Woolworth IV, am relaunching the trusted Woolworth name!

F.W. Woolworth IV
Financier
But... I just want a new dish brush...

Alicia Bergen
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