The Taunton Daily Gazette, Taunton, MA   • 4 Reasons Amazon
Should Acquire Sears      • email print   • Business Insider
Amazon's business is thriving, while Sears' is flailing.     But
if Amazon acquired Sears, both retailers could stand to benefit,
industry expert Robin Lewis writes on his blog.     He names a
few reasons why Amazon acquiring Sears would be a smart business
move.     1. Amazon would gain Sears Holdings' 2,400 Sears and
K-Mart retail locations. "The acquisition becomes Bezos’ answer
to omnichannel and the proven revenue synergy of consumers’
ability to shop online and off; the convenience of proximity for
pick up and returns; and facilitation of even greater delivery
speed," Lewis writes.     2. Amazon could get an incredible
bargain. The cost of buying Sears would be less than building
the same number of distribution centers, Lewis writes.     3.
Sears still has attractive brands. If Amazon acquired Sears, it
would get some great brand names. "Kenmore appliances, Craftsman
tools, and Di