Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. has opened two new Sears Hometown Stores in Georgiawithin the Griffin Lumber & Hardware locations at 407 W. 8th Avenue Connector in Cordele and 704 W. 3rd Street in Tifton. Celebrating its grand opening June 19-20, the Sears Hometown Stores in Cordele and Tifton welcome the local community to enjoy an additional discount of 10 percent off almost everything in the store* plus special giveaways, including a $10 gift card for the first 20 customers on Saturday, June 20th.

Unlike most retail concepts, Sears Hometown Stores combine the value, selection and services associated with larger retail stores but are owned and operated by a member of the local community.“The addition of the new Sears Hometown Store inside our existing business will provide great value to the community,” stated CJ Griffin, owner of the new Sears Hometown Stores located inside the Cordele and Tifton Griffin Lumber & Hardware locations. “We recognized the need for a broader product and service assortment to assist customers with their projects. Now, they’ll have access to the nation’s top appliance brands at low prices. Our dedicated and knowledgeable teams are excited to bring this service to the area.”This unique store format allows customers in small communities to have access to the great products and brands usually found only in Sears stores.

For instance, the new Sears Hometown Stores are the only place in town where customers can find an incredible selection of the top appliance brands such as Kenmore®, Maytag®, KitchenAid®, Whirlpool®, Bosch®, Frigidaire® and GE®. Beyond appliances, the Cordele location also offers a large assortment of lawn & garden equipment and Craftsman® tools.The local teams are excited to provide customers with professional advice, exceptional service and real-time price checks to make sure they receive the guaranteed lowest price. For instance, if a product is not available in-stores, Sears Hometown Store associates can order customers any product from the entire merchandise selection offered by Sears, including apparel, footwear, jewelry and much more. Customers also have the option to order products online and pick them up in the store without a shipping charge. The stores also offer Sears Nationwide Service, Parts and Installation.

The Sears Hometown Store in Cordele can be reached at (229) 276-1111 and is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Sears Hometown Store in Tifton can be reached at (229) 382-1010 and is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.To learn more about Sears Hometown Stores, visit www.searshometownstores.com