Sears, Kmart Open In-Store Work 'N Gear Shops

Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Sears Holdings Corp. recently signed a deal with Quincy, Mass.-based retailer Work 'N Gear to operate in-store shops inside Sears and Kmart stores. The shops, called "Scrubology," range from 600 sq. ft. to 1,500 sq. ft. and sell uniforms for healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, veterinarians and lab technicians. Ten "Scrubology" in-store shops opened in November, including one at the Sears location at the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, Ill. Other "Scrubology" shops are located at Sears and Kmart stores in Arizona, Michigan and Pennsylvania. The companies said they plan to roll out more "Scrubology" locations