exclusive brands like Kenmore and Craftsman sold in other retail stores, which has weakened the competitiveness of Sears. Besides, Sears sold most of its beneficial company real estate including the valuable stores in Cupertino, California which cost$102.5 million and left very few other assets to sell. Sears averts liquidation, stores will remain open New York Sears will live on — at least for now. The company's chairman and largest shareholder, Eddie Lampert, won a bankruptcy auction for Sears, averting liquidation of the iconic chain, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. Cons. Way too many to list but here goes: Shopping recaps, shopping recaps, shopping recaps, . (need I say more) Commission structure changes many times a year Commission rates change many times a year Team environment is non-existent Policy change communication is non-existent