On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:51:40 GMT, Keith Nuttle <[email protected]> wrote:
> Has anything been announced about the future of Craftsman tools.
They will now be available in a range of pastel colors, coordinated to
the Martha Stewart Jailware collection.
Dave "Not making a strap-on tools and womens' prison joke here" Hinz
>Subject: Re: Sears-->Kmart-->Craftsman Tools
>From: Dave Hinz [email protected]
>
>They will now be available in a range of pastel colors, coordinated to
>the Martha Stewart Jailware collection.
>
Maybe they're already floating trial
balloons - I just bought the cutest
floral print 16' tape measure from
the fortune cookie tool bin at Ace.
Norm may be using one in the future.
Bob Villa for sure will be!
I doubt KMart will discontinue what is probably one of Sears biggest money
making brands. But you never know. I haven't seen anything specifically
about it.
"Keith Nuttle" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Has anything been announced about the future of Craftsman tools.
>
Martha's designer professional hack saw blades and a 3 pack. The down side
they are only available as "Fast Cut"!
"Bob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Keith Nuttle" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Has anything been announced about the future of Craftsman tools.
>>
>
> They have to wait for Martha Stewart to get out of prison to address that
> strategy. Maybe they will add blue light specials in the tool department.
>
> Bob
>
>
"Keith Nuttle" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Has anything been announced about the future of Craftsman tools.
>
They have to wait for Martha Stewart to get out of prison to address that
strategy. Maybe they will add blue light specials in the tool department.
Bob
On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 01:37:35 GMT, "Jim Giblin"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Does this mean Craftsman will return to the good quality it was 20 years
>ago?
>
Umm, three words, "Attention K-Mart Shoppers"
Any questions?
>
>"Andy Dingley" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 12:24:31 GMT, "Mike in Mystic"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >I doubt KMart will discontinue what is probably one of Sears biggest
>money
>> >making brands
>>
>> Tools aren't the brand. They could well continue the name, but apply
>> it to almost anything, made anywhere, of any quality.
>> --
>> Smert' spamionam
>
"Searcher" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:L_5nd.6653$J55.1037@trnddc06...
> But we have been hearing this from the managers.
Oh yeah - and *we* always tell the truth! :)
Just wanted to let you know that that joke did not go over every one's
head..........obscure but funny. I got it.
John DeBoo wrote:
> Dave Hinz wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:51:40 GMT, Keith Nuttle
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> Has anything been announced about the future of Craftsman tools.
>>
>>
>>
>> They will now be available in a range of pastel colors, coordinated to
>> the Martha Stewart Jailware collection.
>>
>> Dave "Not making a strap-on tools and womens' prison joke here" Hinz
>
>
> Would those come with the Billy Jean King seal of approval<G>? No, that
> was Snap-On tools huh...
Dave Hinz wrote:
> On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:51:40 GMT, Keith Nuttle <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Has anything been announced about the future of Craftsman tools.
>
>
> They will now be available in a range of pastel colors, coordinated to
> the Martha Stewart Jailware collection.
>
> Dave "Not making a strap-on tools and womens' prison joke here" Hinz
Would those come with the Billy Jean King seal of approval<G>? No, that
was Snap-On tools huh...
As a Sears employee, beleive me this came as a complete shock to all of us.
From what I understand Sears is losing sales in deparments other than
tools/auto/lawn and garden. On the other hand Craftsman tools have been
keeping Sears alive and doing very well. It is mainly the clothing, shoes
etc. departments that will see the impact. All of this will not take effect
until mid 2005, we are not sure if Kmart will be carrying the Craftsman
brand but we are sure the Martha will be seen in Sears.This of course is
only the scuttlebutt that is making its way around the auto shop. But we
have been hearing this from the managers.
Searcher1
"Todd Fatheree" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Keith Nuttle" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Has anything been announced about the future of Craftsman tools.
>
> Craftsman isn't going anywhere. But you'll start to see it in Kmart.
> Ditto
> with DieHard. Reverse will be true for Martha Stewart stuff.
>
> todd
>
>
Yes, Craftsman will be merged into the Marth Stewart collection. You
can expect an end to those boring colors and the introduction of plaid
and floral prints in an array of coordinated colors to match any
fellas desires for sprucing up the drab look of his shop. I can't wait
to get that marvy new benchtop planer in the Hawaiian print.
They will also be introducing several "cross over" products. Imagine
how nicely you'll be able to whip up a frothy sponge cake batter with
the new wisk attachment for your router. Or how about those perfect
slices of Turkey you can get with the new poultry attachment for the
table saw miter gauge.
BW
Keith Nuttle <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Has anything been announced about the future of Craftsman tools.
not so obscure. possibly age related. I understood immediately.
On Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:42:16 GMT, Mapdude <[email protected]> wrote:
>Just wanted to let you know that that joke did not go over every one's
>head..........obscure but funny. I got it.
>
>John DeBoo wrote:
>
>> Dave Hinz wrote:
>>
>>> On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:51:40 GMT, Keith Nuttle
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Has anything been announced about the future of Craftsman tools.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> They will now be available in a range of pastel colors, coordinated to
>>> the Martha Stewart Jailware collection.
>>>
>>> Dave "Not making a strap-on tools and womens' prison joke here" Hinz
>>
>>
>> Would those come with the Billy Jean King seal of approval<G>? No, that
>> was Snap-On tools huh...
Keith Nuttle <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Has anything been announced about the future of Craftsman tools.
According from what I have read and heard they will both share/sell
their line of merchandise. Therefore I assume that you will be able to
purchase Crapman tools at Kmart and Sears. This can change after the
dust settles and they finalize their marketing strategies. Supposedly
nothing wil change till mid 05. Now for the small print "this is
subject to change at their discretion."
Keith Nuttle <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Has anything been announced about the future of Craftsman tools.
I think they're having a blue light special on aisle 2. ;-)
On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 09:54:40 -0500, GregP <[email protected]>
wrote:
> Craftsman tools have been losing market share.
(sarcasm mode on:)
Shocking!
"Keith Nuttle" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Has anything been announced about the future of Craftsman tools.
Craftsman isn't going anywhere. But you'll start to see it in Kmart. Ditto
with DieHard. Reverse will be true for Martha Stewart stuff.
todd
On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 12:24:31 GMT, "Mike in Mystic"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I doubt KMart will discontinue what is probably one of Sears biggest money
>making brands
Tools aren't the brand. They could well continue the name, but apply
it to almost anything, made anywhere, of any quality.
--
Smert' spamionam
On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 09:40:03 -0600, Lazarus Long
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 09:54:40 -0500, GregP <[email protected]>
>wrote:
>
>> Craftsman tools have been losing market share.
>
>(sarcasm mode on:)
>
>Shocking!
... most likely to Home Depot, Lowes, etc....
On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:51:40 GMT, Keith Nuttle
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Has anything been announced about the future of Craftsman tools.
No, but in announcing the sale, one reporter said that
Craftsman tools have been losing market share.
Does this mean Craftsman will return to the good quality it was 20 years
ago?
"Andy Dingley" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 12:24:31 GMT, "Mike in Mystic"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >I doubt KMart will discontinue what is probably one of Sears biggest
money
> >making brands
>
> Tools aren't the brand. They could well continue the name, but apply
> it to almost anything, made anywhere, of any quality.
> --
> Smert' spamionam