ENID, Okla., Sept. 1, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOS) will open its newest Oklahoma Sears Hometown Store on September 3rd at 1729 North Van Buren street in Enid.

The Enid location marks the 22nd opening of a new Sears Hometown Store this year and the 32nd opening of a new store across all of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores formats. Unlike most retail concepts, Sears Hometown Stores combine the value, selection and services associated with larger retail stores but are owned and operated by a member of the local community.

“Local homeowners needed a larger selection of complementary products and services while working on their projects,” stated James Baker, owner of the new Sears Hometown Store in Enid. “By partnering with Sears Hometown Store, we now have the buying power of a large department store. We’re able to offer the Enid area the benefit of access to the top brands at the lowest possible prices. Our team is ready to give our customers a great shopping experience; we see this as the beginning of a strong relationship with the residents in Enid.”

This unique store format allows customers in small communities to have access to the great products and brands usually found only in Sears stores. For instance, the new Sears Hometown Store in Enid is the only place in town where customers can find an incredible selection of the top appliance brands such as Kenmore®, Maytag®, KitchenAid®, Whirlpool®, Bosch®, Frigidaire® and GE®, plus a large assortment of lawn and garden equipment, Craftsman® tools, fitness equipment, electronics, mattresses and more.

The Enid team is excited to provide customers with professional advice, exceptional service and real-time price checks to make sure they receive the guaranteed lowest price. For instance, if a product is not available in-stores, Sears Hometown Store associates can order customers any product from the entire merchandise selection offered by Sears, including apparel, footwear, jewelry and much more. Customers also have the option to order products online and pick them up in the store without a shipping charge. The Enid store also offers Sears Nationwide Service, Parts and Installation.

The Sears Hometown Store in Enid can be reached at (580) 297-5270 and is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. To learn more about Sears Hometown Stores, visit www.searshometownstores.com.

About Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.

Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOS) is a national retailer primarily focused on selling home appliances, lawn and garden equipment, tools and hardware. As of May 2, 2015, Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. and its dealers and franchisees operated 1,248 stores across all 50 states as well as in Puerto Rico and Bermuda. In addition to merchandise, Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. provides consumers with access to a full suite of services, including home delivery, installation and extended service contracts.

Operating through two segments—the Sears Hometown and Hardware segment and the Sears Outlet segment—Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer franchise and dealership opportunities focused on selling, as applicable, top brand home appliances, hardware, tools, lawn and garden equipment and outlet merchandise. For more information about Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores, Inc., visit www.shos.com. To learn about the opportunity to own and operate a store format, visit www.ownasearsstore.com.

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