Sears still maintains a limited ability to sell certain Craftsman products through existing contractual agreements established when the brand was acquired, but the vast majority of retail sales have shifted away from Sears due to the widespread closure of department stores. Following the 2017 acquisition of the trademark by Stanley Black & Decker, the brand expanded aggressively into major national home improvement retailers such as Lowe's, hardware co-ops, and online marketplaces. Consequently, consumers looking to purchase new Craftsman hand tools, power equipment, or lawn gear will find much wider availability at modern retail chains than at traditional Sears stores.
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