Sears Grand, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Photos by Andrew Gileo
Once upon a time (ok, 2003), Sears launched a concept called "Sears Grand". It was essentially Sears meets Kmart on steroids, but Sears and Kmart wouldn't merge until 2004. You can get all the big brands Sears offered when it came to tools, appliances, electronics and even auto care, plus you can get basic items like soda, chips, toys, sheets and batteries. A lot of its stores were built brand new, giving it a completely fresh look. Once Sears and Kmart merged, some Kmart stores converted to this concept. Sadly, some were a half hearted effort. Some stores would simply be repainted, put up a new logo, and changed the Kmart price tags to Sears ones, often raising the prices. Customers didn't take to this idea, and many of these concept stores were quickly changed back to Kmart. The positive was, when changing back to Kmart, most got a full remodel, such as the Summerville, SC store.
Then, there's stores like this: Built as a Sears Grand, yet, it quietly lost its "Grand". Items that would make it "Grand" were removed, and the store was basically converted into a regular Sears department store. I don't believe Sears ever officially retired the Sears Grand name plate, but from the looks of it, most have been turned into a regular Sears store.
Exterior
Going Inside
The map is original to the stores opening.... and isn't reflective of whats inside today
The front end of the store featuring an open Sears Optical, a failed Portrait Studio, and a failed Dentist.
Clothing
Jewelry
Bedding
Appliances
Electronics
Tools
Sears Auto Center
Bed sheets are YUMMY! (Former Pantry section)
Outdoor Furniture
Shopping Cart
Checkouts
Photos were taken in the SUMMER of 2015... (look at the bags)
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