Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores Seeks Local Entrepreneur to Own and Operate Sears Hometown Store in Rochester

Rochester MN (August 9,2015) — Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOS) is providing Rochester area investors the opportunity to own and operate their own Sears Hometown Store. 
"We're looking for a highly-motivated member of the Rochester community who wants to operate a successful business and is customer-service oriented," said Mike Jones, Regional Development Manager for Sears Hometown Stores. "This is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated individual to participate in the growth of one of America's hottest retailers."
Sears Hometown Stores typically occupy between 7,000 and 10,000 square feet of space and offer a wide-selection of top appliance brands such as Kenmore®, Maytag®, KitchenAid®, Whirlpool®, Bosch®, Frigidaire® and GE®, plus a large assortment of lawn and garden equipment, Craftsman® tools, fitness equipment and mattresses, at guaranteed lowest prices, by the Company’s price match policy. Through in-store kiosks, Sears Hometown Stores are able to offer the local community the full breadth of selection available on Sears.com. Local repair service is offered as well as product protection agreements and the promise of "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back." 

"With the top national brands at guaranteed lowest prices, we want the new Sears Hometown Store to be the first choice for consumers in Rochester for all of their needs around the home and for access to all the brands for which Sears is known," said William Powell, President and Chief Executive Officer at Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. "We believe our program is a winner for everyone involved. The owner has a chance to build a successful business, our customers can shop closer to home and our brand reconnects with local consumers."
 
The local owner is responsible for start-up and on-going operating expenses associated with the store, including: building or leasing a facility, providing in-store fixtures, hiring and training employees, payroll and insurance. The Sears Authorized Hometown Store Program is not considered a franchise program because Sears does not require an individual to purchase inventory or pay an annual licensing fee. The stores are supported by the Sears retail network, which includes providing all inventory, advertising, point-of-sale computer systems, delivery, support and training.
nes, Regional Development Manager for Sears Hometown Stores. "This is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated individual to participate in the growth of one of America's hottest retailers." 

Sears Hometown Stores typically occupy between 7,000 and 10,000 square feet of space and offer a wide-selection of top appliance brands such as Kenmore®, Maytag®, KitchenAid®, Whirlpool®, Bosch®, Frigidaire® and GE®, plus a large assortment of lawn and garden equipment, Craftsman® tools, fitness equipment and mattresses, at guaranteed lowest prices, by the Company’s price match policy. Through in-store kiosks, Sears Hometown Stores are able to offer the local community the full breadth of selection available on Sears.com. Local repair service is offered as well as product protection agreements and the promise of "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back."

 For additional information, please contact Mike Jones, Regional Development Manager for Sears Hometown Stores, at 205-432-8959 or via email at mike.m.jones71@shos.com or visit www.ownasearsstore.com