This is different as those were companies left flat footed due to their massive bloat and inability to change. Sears was systematically raided for money to buy

This is different as those were companies left flat footed due to their massive bloat and inability to change. Sears was systematically raided for money to buy back shares, and other schemes to benefit Eddie Lampert. He is doing this with Autozone too. And has done it with other companies. It saddles the company with debt and lack of investment.