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: Why Is Shein Acquiring Everlane?Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Carter’s To Close 150 StoresRetail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologyUS Beauty Retailing: Themes, Concepts and Innovators—Personalization, Tech Integration and Wellness To Drive Change