Sears was started in 1886 by Richard W. Sears in Redwood, Minnesota. Now 900 strong, these stores are dedicated to serving customers outside major metro areas. The Dundas Sears is locally owned and operated and sells well known Sears brand name products, including Kenmore, Craftsman and Diehard. It also offers home appliances, lawn and garden equipment, tools, home electronics, fitness equipment and mattresses.

Sears Hometown Stores provides products and services in Home Appliances, Home Electronics, Lawn & Garden, Fitness, Tools and Household Goods to customers in smaller communities.