Eddie Lampert is the CEO of Sears Holdings Corporation. Lampert is based in the United States. Lampert was born in 1962 in Roslyn and educated at Roslyn High School and Yale University.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has documented the dramatic decline of Sears Holdings under Lampert's leadership, with headlines tracking the retailer's collapse from a once-dominant chain to fewer than five stores as of 2026. The coverage includes legal battles, including a 2019 lawsuit alleging Lampert looted company assets that contributed to bankruptcy, as well as his subsequent settlement of a restructuring challenge involving Sears Hometown and reports that the company is expected to cease operations entirely. Lampert's attempts to preserve the retailer through increased acquisition bids for hundreds of stores in the mid-2020s contrasts sharply with the company's ultimate trajectory toward closure.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- July 19, 1962 · Roslyn
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Roslyn High School, Yale University
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Eddie Lampert: FAQ
- What company does Eddie Lampert lead?
- Eddie Lampert is CEO of Sears Holdings Corporation.
- Where was Eddie Lampert educated?
- Eddie Lampert studied at Roslyn High School, Yale University.