Exploring the Last Sears in Jersey City, NJ Before It Closes

[@mariofilippi3539]

Thanks for covering this. Sears was part of every American's life. It was good of you to walk us through for the last time.

[@AndysRetailExploration]

I knew they were gonna close at some point. Here's an interesting fact for all of you wondering: A Business Insider actually made a brief video of this store location to look around and mention why the company is dying in the early 2017. Great footage and I hope you film this place again on the last day of business!

[@TeknBolt]

Hey Andy, this Sears had two floors, but the second floor was vacant because Primark was supposed to move in. However, now that Sears sold the entire building, this is what it looks like.

[@AndysRetailExploration]

@@TeknBolt Yes, you are correct!

[@rl8429]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@TeknBoltPrimark was announced before the whole remodel, but at some point Dick’s Sporting Goods signed on and it wasn’t disclosed until fairly recently on the mall’s website. Dick’s Sporting Goods is taking over the entire 2nd level, so I think Primark is taking a portion of the lower level Sears.

[@HosDelgadoinspace]

The last sears, eh? Let's go...Great find..

[@TheGoodC.ParksandMore]

I hope Sears at least keeps a couple of stores. Especially the Sears in Orlando, FL.

[@behar]

Wow, had no idea any were still open. The Deptford store closed back in 2018.

[@danielolivieri8545]

Damn I really can’t believe Sears is closing down… maybe they’ll open back up in the future like Toysrus is

[@mikemancini313]

They really let this store go. Newport Centre really wanted them gone because Dave and Buster's and Primark wanted to move in. The store is in pretty bad shape. The ceilings are supposedly leaking water, several entrances are closed, as well as some of the parking lots in front of the Sears store. The auto center is abandoned and boarded up. It's just a nuisance of a brand to keep in the mall when there could be so many others.

[@bsanchez3563]

​@@mikemancini313ig,. That makes sense it just feels knowonf theres just somewhere out there still a sears.. idk just feels wrong for them to not exist somehow.. luckily or hopeful that searspartsdirect staus afloat.

[@mikemancini313]

@@bsanchez3563 Sears: Don't believe the lies! Hedge fund in disguise!

[@mix-r9g]

Damn no electronics department, nostalgic

[@Sashalovesfall15]

I love your videos keep making them

[@nord1585]

It's so sad Sears is closing.

[@mikemancini313]

Don't worry. Primark is moving into the space. Newport kinda wanted Sears out because of years of deferring maintenance.

[@chrisrivera2062]

Damn man.. RIP SEARS 😢

[@mikemancini313]

Don't worry. Primark is moving into the space.

[@Cole7359]

I didnt know Sears was still open I thought they closed a long time ago.

[@Parfaitcookiestan67]

R.I.P. Sears 🙏

[@mikemancini313]

Guys. This didn't come as a surprise. They're closing this store because Primark and Dave and Buster's are moving in. This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. News media predicted as well as Independent KZbinrs that this location would close years ago.

[@iankhan4614]

This is 😢 moment for Newport Mall.

[@mikemancini313]

@@iankhan4614 Not at all. Dave and Buster's is going to open on the bottom floor from the sound of it I believe. Sears had it coming. Newport didn't want them because Simon Property Group had way better tenants planned for the space. The Sears store was in such bad shape. During bad storms or hurricanes, water was leaking from the ceilings, several entrances were closed off. Several parking areas were also closed off. The auto center is also abandoned and boarded up. Sears had been neglecting the property for years now. Newport simply wants them out. Several KZbin channels and news media predicted that this would happen years ago. Primark is set to take the top floor and Dave and Buster's along with several other tenants will likely take the bottom.

[@mikemancini313]

@@iankhan4614 Simply put it, if you're gonna defer maintenance like Sears did on the store and attract little crowds to the store, there's absolutely no reason to stay.

[@iankhan4614]

@@mikemancini313 if they lose Sears, they will struggle like West Oaks Mall and Florida Mall currently is. Sears in Florida Mall still exists, but it's worst than this one.

[@iankhan4614]

@@mikemancini313 But to your point, I'm surprised that Sears for most Malls existed as long as they did after 2009.

[@elijahtorres2688]

What’s sad was that this store, along with many other Sears stores, looked like they’ve already been closing, even before the liquidation sales… Every remaining Sears store you look at, it looks so empty, putrid, and sad looking. They tried to fill in the empty spaces by spreading out the limited amount of merchandise to make it look like it’s filled. It’s so sad to see a company, that once dominated like every industry, end up like this…

[@Stosbu]

I shop at the Newport Mall sometimes. I remember passing by this place a lot

[@shortsadventure6323]

I find it weird they repainted this store just weeks before the store closing sale? And there were also remodel signs? I'm wondering if they will reopen as a remodeled 1 floor sears?

[@rl8429]

Nope, especially when the mall has signed on other tenants to take over the space. The remodel just meant they’re shrinking the store even further to make way for other tenants. Similar to what was done in Freehold Raceway Mall and Staten Island Mall.

[@PastaComet]

I havent seen a Sears in a really long time. This is cool.

[@thecottage4493]

The only Sears in New England is in Braintree, outside of Boston.......sad, sad times

[@nathanbush6781]

Thanks for sharing…I’ve been meaning to get over to Jersey City, but I seem to always get distracted, LOL

[@jakesawesomevids7908]

That’s crazy

[@mikemancini313]

It's being replaced by Primark. That's why they wanted Sears gone. Primark is a much better brand.

[@AlliePrez782]

Nice video I love Sears

[@Jo11yRog3r]

Cool video!

[@MRVISTA-wz7vj]

Once those signs are up technically the sears has already closed bc they've sold everything to a liquidator. It may say differently, and may still accept the charge card, but it's no longer a sears. They've already sold out. Live n learn ppl. This is how a store closes from someone who knows firsthand. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sebastienmolano]

If eddie lamport gets fired, then kmart and Sears will come back.

[@42luke93]

Too bad they couldn't just keep one

[@moralespitalua2717]

I thought sears was bankrupt

[@yurisendrew]

Sad

[@Sashalovesfall15]

I love your videos keep making them