Flash ReportSears Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection Coresight Research October 15, 2018 Executive Summary Sears Holdings has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company plans to close a further 142 stores by the end of the year. Edward Lampert has stepped down as CEO. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Navigating TikTok’s Uncertainty: Analyzing Challenges and Emerging User Migration TrendsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 StoresConsumer Sentiment Unpacked—Higher-Income, Younger Consumers Are Most Optimistic: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 32: US Store Tracker Extra