Kmart laying off 700 appliance workers

New York City -- Kmart stores is laying off 700 employees in its appliance departments.



The chain, a division of Sears Holdings Corp., is changing the way it sells appliances, allowing customers to check out appliances at any register rather than going to a dedicated register. Instead of having dedicated appliance-only associates, all Kmart staffers are being trained to answer questions about appliances.



There will also be a 1-800 number customers can call for help.