Independent Floor Covering in Fort Gratiot Adds On Sears Hometown Store

FORT GRATIOT, Mich., Nov. 10, 2016 -- Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOS) will open its newest Fort Gratiot Sears Hometown Store on November 10 inside the existing Independent Floor Covering location at 3842 Pine Grove in Fort Gratiot.

The Fort Gratiot location marks the 13th opening of a new Sears Hometown Store this year and the 14th opening of a new store across all of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores formats. Unlike most retail concepts, Sears Hometown Stores combine the value, selection and services associated with larger retail stores but are owned and operated by a member of the local community.

“For several years, we have faithfully served the flooring needs of Fort Gratiot and its surrounding communities,” said Wing Thiele owner of Sears Hometown Store in Fort Gratiot. “The addition of a Sears Hometown Store into our existing floor space gives us the buying power of a large department store while retaining the distinctiveness of an independently-owned retailer. Now, we can offer the leading appliance brands at a competitive price while continuing to offer a superior in-store experience.”

This unique store format allows customers in small communities to have access to the great products and brands usually found only in Sears stores. For instance, the new Sears Hometown Store in Fort Gratiot is the only place in town where customers can find an incredible selection of the 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, electronics, mattresses and more. 

The Fort Gratiot team is excited to provide customers with professional advice, exceptional service and real-time price checks to make sure they receive the guaranteed lowest price. For instance, if a product is not available in-stores, Sears Hometown Store associates can order customers any product from the entire merchandise selection offered by Sears, including apparel, footwear, jewelry and much more. Customers also have the option to order products online and pick them up in the store without a shipping charge. The Fort Gratiot store also offers Sears Nationwide Service, Parts and Installation.

The Sears Hometown Store in Fort Gratiot can be reached at 810-824-3425 and is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To learn more about Sears Hometown Stores, visit www.searshometownstores.com.

About Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOS) is a national retailer primarily focused on selling home appliances, lawn and garden equipment, tools and hardware. As of July 30, 2016, Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. and its dealers and franchisees operated 1,123 stores across all 50 states as well as in Puerto Rico and Bermuda. In addition to merchandise, Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. provide consumers with access to a full suite of services, including home delivery, installation and extended service contracts.

Operating through two segments—the Sears Hometown and Hardware segment and the Sears Outlet segment—Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer franchise and dealership opportunities focused on selling, as applicable, top brand home appliances, hardware, tools, lawn and garden equipment and outlet merchandise. For more information about Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores, Inc., visit www.shos.com. To learn about the opportunity to own and operate a store format, visit www.ownasearsstore.com.

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