Sears, Roebuck and Co., commonly known as Sears, is an American chain of department stores founded by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck in 1892, with about 600 stores in the United States. Shop Sears for appliances, tools, clothing, mattresses & more. Sears has the tools you need most at prices you can afford. We also have a great selection of shop vacuums to keep your workshop clean, and tool storage solutions to help you keep your wrenches, air tools, and mechanics tools organized and secure.