Sears Canada announced Tuesday that it would be closing its 130 remaining stores, with plans to begin closing some outlets as soon as next week. Of the mishmash of reasons why Sears is closing its stores lies the specter that it simply couldn’t compete with digital retailers. In an era where value-conscious consumers turn to online shopping in a bid to save their well-earned scratch, how can retailers, even big box ones, stay afloat? And for those who do some shopping online, how often should they be prioritizing visiting physical stores?
