Sears or the Sears, Roebuck & Company is a U.S. retailer that operates more than 2,200 stores around the world and makes more than $21 billion in sales revenue annually. The company is headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago and was the largest retailer in the U.S. throughout from its founding in 1893 until the late 1980s. Today, Sears is widely known for their online website, where consumers can purchase apparel, appliances, automotive parts, lawn and garden supplies, housewares, tools, electronics and fitness and sports equipment. The website also includes inventory from Kmart, which is owned by Sears, and Kenmore and Craftsman, two Sears brands.