Product Description
by Fairchild Publications (Author), Charles H. Kellstadt (Foreword by)
The Story of Sears, Roebuck and Company is a comprehensive and in-depth history of one of America's most iconic retailers. Written by Fairchild Publications, this book traces the rise of Sears from its humble beginnings as a mail-order catalog company in the late 19th century to its status as a retail giant by the mid-20th century. The book covers the company's founding by Richard Sears and Alvah Roebuck, and how they revolutionized the retail industry by offering a wide variety of goods at affordable prices through their mail-order catalogs. It also explores the company's expansion into brick-and-mortar stores, its development of its own brands, and its impact on American consumer culture.The Story of Sears, Roebuck and Company delves into the company's successes and challenges, including its struggles during the Great Depression and its eventual decline in the face of competition from other retailers. It also examines the company's cultural impact, including its role in promoting gender and racial equality in the workplace.Overall, this book provides a fascinating look at the history of Sears, Roebuck and Company, and its place in American retail and cultural history.Reprinted From A Series Of Articles Which Appeared In Daily News Record Home Furnishings Daily Women's Wear Daily.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
