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| 1981 | | | Sears acquires Coldwell Banker and Dean Witter. |
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| | | 1983 | | | Sears introduces Store of the Future concept stores. |
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| | | 1985 | | | Sears debuts the Discover Card. |
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| | | 1986 | | 
| Edward Brennan is named chairman. |
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| | | 1987 | | | Barcodes are added to merchandise. |
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| | | 1989 | | 
| Brand Central departments first appear. |
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