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The Downfall of Sears, 5 Reasons Why it’s Struggling to Survive

Indigo 9 Digital

Consumers were finally given a way to access merchandise at much lower prices than what was available from nearby merchants. According to The Pay Scale Index : “since 2006, wages have risen 16% overall in the U.S. In other words, the income for a typical worker today buys them less than it did in 2006.” It was a runaway success.