When Sears Catalog Ruled America — Then Vanished Overnight

Sears was once the company that delivered almost everything to American homes — from toys and tools to entire houses. But in 1993, the retail giant shut down its legendary catalog, abandoning the very mail-order and home-delivery system that had made it powerful. Just 18 months later, Amazon was born. This is the story of how Sears built the future, then walked away from it.