To 90-yearold Adam Schaeffer, the holiday season always meant visiting Sears to select new tools at holiday discounts for his well-stocked garage. He isn’t as active anymore, but when he does need tools, he finds much of what he desires, elsewhere. With so many...

Members of the family were arriving and mingling outside of the Long Island Marriott. In just a few minutes they’d be seated inside the hotel restaurant for a get acquainted dinner. They had gathered to formally congratulate the newly engaged couple. Everyone was...