Former Kmart store becomes Sears in Ga.

MARIETTA, Ga. A former Kmart in Atlanta, GA, has been transformed into a brand new Sears, the corporation announced last week.

The new store comprises "a one-of-a-kind shopping experience" that offers an expanded selection of merchandise including more national brands than ever before and a Lands' End shop featuring the largest selection of Lands' End merchandise ever at Sears.

The new Sears will offer customers a "store-of-shops," and a fresh design layout with different flooring, fixtures, and displays. Marquee brand names now found in the new Sears include Sony, Hanes, Workwear - by Craftsman, Carhartt, Timberland and Diehard apparel, Levi's, and Nordic Track.

The store will also feature expanded home electronics and home appliances showrooms,  in addition to a newly remodeled hardware department.

Five central Internet workstations located throughout the sales floor will provide free high-speed Web access to enable both the customers and associates to quickly access the internet, verify prices, shop online and contact store personnel if help is needed.

Like many other Sears locations, the store will also carry a wide range of convenience items previously available at the former Kmart location including full pharmacy services, health and beauty, cosmetics and greeting cards.

"A lot of work has gone into this new format to try to bring the best of Sears to our customers and to really focus on the types of products the Atlanta community has told us they want. This is a wonderful city and this updated store model demonstrates Sears' commitment to the community," said Jim Hash, Sears Store Coach.