What was the original name of the company that became Sears?
R.W. Sears Watch Company
Roebuck & Co.
Sears Department Store
Warren & Curtis
Answer
The company that eventually became Sears was originally called the R.W. Sears Watch Company. It was founded by Richard Warren Sears in 1886 and later partnered with Alvah Curtis Roebuck.
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