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What industry did Sears, Roebuck and Company primarily operate in?

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Sears, Roebuck and Company primarily operated in the retail industry. Founded by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck, the company grew to become one of the largest and most successful retail businesses in the United States, with a significant presence in mail-order sales.
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