Kenmore (brand)

Kenmore
Product typeLarge kitchen and laundry appliances, grills, vacuum cleaners, small kitchen appliances, cookware and more
CountryChicago, IL, United States
Introduced1913; 111 years ago (1913)
WebsiteKenmore.com

Kenmore is an American brand of household appliances, cookware, floorcare, grills, HVAC equipment and other home items owned and licensed by Transformco, an affiliate of ESL Investments.[1] Previously they were a subsidiary brand of Sears Holdings, but after Sears Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on October 15, 2018 [2] they were acquired by Transformco, formed in 2019 after acquiring the assets of Sears Holdings Corporation.

As of 2017, Kenmore products are produced by manufacturers including Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, Electrolux, Panasonic, Cleva North America, and Winia Electronics. Today, the brand's portfolio is sold across Amazon, Lowe's,[3] Target, and many other online retailers.[4]

  1. ^ "ESL Investments Completes Acquisition of Sears Holdings' Assets". AP NEWS. 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
  2. ^ Thomas, Lauren Hirsch,Lauren (2018-10-15). "Sears files for bankruptcy, and Eddie Lampert steps down as CEO". CNBC. Retrieved 2023-12-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "KENMORE". The Home Depot. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
  4. ^ "Where to Buy Kenmore Products & Appliances". Kenmore. Retrieved 2023-07-24.