← Back to discovery

The big store

Donald R. Katz

1987604 pagesabout 9–14 hours
1987
first published
  • 1987Viking · 604 pages · ENGISBN 9780670805129
  • 1988Penguin Books · 604 pages · ENGISBN 9780140115253
  • 1992Random House Value Publishing · ENGISBN 9780517079836

In 1972, Sears, Roebuck & Co. was the quintessential American success story. It accounted for over one percent of the gross national product. Suddenly, it found itself in a downward spiral. Award-winning journalist Donald Katz was given unrestricted access to Sears's records and executives to write this revealing account of the downfall and resurrection of an American icon.

How do you feel?