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Retailer that Was Once America’s Largest Has Just 5 Stores Left After Closing 3,000, Report Says

Sears' U.S. store count has plunged from 3,500 to five due to inability to compete with Walmart and Amazon, marking a decade-long industry decline.

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There was a time when Sears was as big as it gets in the retail game in the United States, and having the store’s catalog in hand … well, 30 years ago that was about like hoping on Amazon or any of today’s modern online mega retailers.

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Penn Live broke the news in Harrisburg, United States on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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