Case Study on Leadership: Sears

Edward Lampert, the hedge fund owner and Chairman of Kmart Holdings Corporation, an out-of-bankruptcy discount retail chain announced the merger of Kmart with Sears, Roebuck & Corporation, an ailing US department store company. The combined entity, called Sears Holdings Corporation, was expected to reverse the fortunes of the two iconic, but faded retail brands. However, Lampert’s distinct leadership style and poor strategic decisions led to the merger’s failure. Click here to read more…

Case Study on Leadership: Sears

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