Concept information
Preferred term
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Definition
- Established in 1893, Sears, Roebuck and Company grew into America's premier mass merchandiser during the twentieth century, helping to create a national market for consumer goods. Based in Chicago, Sears remained the largest retailer in the United States until the triumph of big-box retailers like Walmart. [Source: Encyclopedia of Consumer Culture; Sears, Roebuck and Company]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/Sears,_Roebuck_and_Company
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