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Sears testing concept shops for 'connected living' products

June 2, 2014

Sears has announced the launch of its new Connected Solutions store format. The 1,700 square foot concept is being launched at three Chicago-area locations, each focused on what the company calls "one of the most authoritative assortments of smart, connected home and personal automation products in the industry."

"With a presence in more than 13 million homes annually, dominance across the appliance, fitness and tools categories and knowledgeable associates, Sears is uniquely positioned to lead this category," said Jim Pearse, vice president of consumer electronics for Sears Holdings. "We are presenting products 'up and running' enabling our customers and Shop Your Way members to discover and learn how they connect, work and fit into their daily lives. No one else in retail is doing this today."

Products available from Sears Connected Solutions include:

• Home automation (thermostats, smart locks, lighting, switches and sensors, etc.)
• Mobile phones, tablets and other connected devices
• Smart watches
• Fitness products such as treadmills, fitness watches and heart rate monitors
• Home monitoring cameras
• Connected baby monitors, which let parents see, hear and talk with their baby from their mobile device